Manager - Supply Management

AM General develops and builds specialized ground vehicle systems that get the US Armed Services and our allies to and from their mission safely. Our innovative spirit delivers advanced, rugged, resilient, and dependable mobility solutions. We are one team dedicated to producing the best products for our customers. We have a collective understanding that at AM General our purpose is to serve those who serve to protect us.

We R.I.D.E. with Sgt. Smith!  
 
   We are Responsive       We have Integrity            We are Dynamic              We exhibit Excellence 

• →Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or equivalent required (with CPSM/CPM, and/or MBA preferred)
• →5+ years of professional military purchasing, quality, and program management experience/automotive new-product development through full-rate production
• →3+ years employee development experience, as well as Commodity Management experience and manufacturing / development operations experience
• →Working knowledge of SAP and other tools such as SharePoint and Teamcenter
• →SAP Ariba experience a plus
• →Demonstrated performance in working with and leading cross functional teams
• →Demonstrated performance in system integration and software implementation
• →Development, management and tracking of suppliers, including small businesses
• →Professional Certification (CPSM and/or CPSD) by the Institute of Supply Management is preferred
• →Excellent interpersonal and communications (written and oral) skills and the ability to lead groups
• →Analytical thinking, negotiating, and problem-solving skills required
• →Strong skills required in communication, presentation, analysis, team rapport with the ability to be flexible and adapt to change
• →Technical understanding of main vehicle components
• →Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office 365, and video conferencing programs

• Sight: must be able to regularly read computer screen, reports, and various documents with detail and clarity to accomplish work tasks in a safe and efficient manner, including regular use of adequate close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus
• Hearing: must be able to regularly hear well enough to communicate

• Physical Location: This position operates between an office and manufacturing plant environment and is often assigned to a specific shift or hours. The Employee must be able to perform job functions in an environment with varying difficult work conditions such as extreme cold, heat, inclement weather, at heights, and/or while exposed to constant/intermittent loud noises
• Teamwork: This position will work with others to ensure efficiency in the workplace
• Listening Skills: This position will need to understand how to use machinery properly and safely to prevent accidents and ensure all tasks are completed accurately
• Ability to follow instructions: Managers assign tasks and responsibilities, which vary; this position should be able to follow instructions competently
• Methodical approach: Production lines follow a set process, so this position needs a methodical approach to ensure all tasks are completed in the correct order for a smooth-running production line
• Concentration: This position may perform the same or similar tasks repeatedly, so a strong level of concentration when carrying out these tasks is important for quality control purposes. This role is often fast paced, so being able to maintain focus at all times is important

 Up to 25% travel may be required