Senior Manager, GS Global Supply Chain

Overview & Responsibilities

Position Summary:

The Senior Manager GS Global Supply Chain is responsible for leading and integrating all aspects of the GS supply chain, focusing on process standardization and coordination across regions. Functions within the responsibility of the role include procurement, warehouse operations, and supplier quality. This role ensures that the supply chain operates as a synergized unit in support for Service Parts, Repairs, and Field Service Operations.

It will work closely with counterparts in other regions and EEE businesses to optimize global supply and coordinate closely with each Business Unit in support of their specific production schedules, cost targets, and quality standards.

• Procurement: Develop and execute global sourcing strategies aligned with corporate objectives. Foster collaboration between regions, aligning regional supplier bases to support global EEE demand needs. Lead process standardization, global sourcing plans, contracts, and performance management of the team. Coordinate procurement activities leveraging the purchasing power across all EEE global service locations. Develop, implement, and maintain a robust global sourcing strategy. Direct demand cross‑regionally based on cost, capability, quality, capacity, and geopolitical factors.
  
  Manage risk across the supplier base, including capacity, financial stability, and geopolitical factors. Ensure adherence to ethical procurement practices, sustainability goals, and supplier diversity initiatives. Support dual/multi‑sourcing strategies to improve supply continuity and mitigate disruptions. Own, manage, and maintain all GS procurement KPIs relative to procurement.
• Warehouse & Logistics: Align inventory management, receiving, storage, and material delivery to production lines/sales order demand globally. Implement best practices for lean warehousing and just‑in‑time delivery across global warehouses. Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and company policies across all warehouse operations. Drive continuous improvement in space utilization, throughput, and labor efficiency. Ensure standardized inventory control procedures and cycle‑count programs across global warehouses.
  
  Collaborate with operations (SVP, Repairs, FS, etc.) to ensure parts availability and reduce order fulfillment lead times. Own and maintain shipping & logistics strategies and processes. Focus on improving delivery speed while minimizing costs. Monitor tariff and duty exposure, minimizing or avoiding where possible. Manage import/export processes and requirements. Own, manage, and maintain all GS procurement KPIs relative to inventory/warehouse management (e.g., inventory turns, order accuracy, warehouse productivity).
• Supplier Quality: Oversee new supplier development & onboarding strategies. Ensure adherence to EEE supplier qualification processes. Collaborate with Quality and Engineering teams to develop, maintain, and execute supplier quality standards and inspection protocols. Lead root‑cause analysis and corrective action strategies for the supplier base. Monitor and audit supplier quality performance; drive corrective actions and continuous improvement. Develop global component inspection plans.
  
  Support new product launches with supplier readiness assessments and PPAP approvals (if applicable). Develop a global supplier scorecard system to track quality, on‑time delivery, responsiveness, and issue resolution.
• Leadership & Strategy: Manage and develop a cross‑functional team across procurement, warehouse, and supplier quality. Align regional operations with global supply chain goals and KPIs. Develop and manage departmental budget and performance metrics. Lead or support digital transformation initiatives, including ERP, bar coding, automation, and supply chain planning systems. Serve as a key escalation point for global supply chain issues, ensuring timely resolution and stakeholder alignment.
  
  Partner with repair, field service, and parts business leaders to proactively forecast and plan inventory needs. Develop and maintain supply chain procedures in the quality manual, ensuring team compliance.…