Supply Chain Resilience Lead
Dearborn
Friday, 24 April 2026
Develop and present data-driven resilience strategies (e.g., dual sourcing, localization, capacity expansion) to executive leadership. Lead identification and mitigation of global supply chain risks, including Tier 1/ Tier 2 dependencies, single-source exposure, and geopolitical constraints. Drive value stream mapping (VSM) to improve sub-tier visibility and uncover systemic risks. Manage resilience governance, including cross-functional forums, KPI scorecards, and prioritization of critical supply risks. Evaluate financial trade-offs of mitigation strategies, including Cap. Ex, tooling, and cost-of-inaction analyses. Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Finance, and Supplier Technical teams to execute de-risking plans and ensure quality/validation compliance. Lead supplier engagement on capacity, safety stock (“banking”), and transition strategies. You'll have...5 years of experience in supply chain, sourcing, procurement, or operations within automotive or complex manufacturing. 5 years of experience of demonstrated experience identifying supply chain risks and executing mitigation strategies (e.g., dual sourcing, supplier transitions, localization). 5 years of experience with strong program management skills, including leading cross-functional initiatives, governance forums, and KPI/scorecard tracking. Proven ability to build and present business cases, including financial analysis of Cap. Ex, tooling, and risk trade-offs. Experience collaborating with Engineering, Finance, and Supplier Quality/ Technical teams to deliver sourcing outcomes. Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills. Effective communication skills with experience influencing senior leadership. Experience managing supplier relationships, including negotiations, capacity planning, and delivery risk mitigation. Ability to prioritize competing initiatives based on business impact, lead times, and production risk. Experience working in fast-paced, global environments with shifting supply and demand dynamics. Even better, you may have... Automotive OEM or complex hardware experience. Familiarity with VSM and PPAP processes. Experience with global sourcing and geopolitical risk. Proficiency in Excel and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau)