Experience Inc. Jobs

Job Information

Aptiv Supply Chain Leadership Development Program in Troy, Michigan

SHAPE THE FUTURE OF MOBILITY FROM DAY ONE. This position is part of our Corporate Functions - Supply Chain Management (SCM)

Summary: Do you want to start your career with an opportunity that will act as a springboard to a leadership track? Want to do more than just imagine the ways our world will move tomorrow? Here's your opportunity. Join the automotive technology company that's transforming the future of mobility today. The Supply Chain Management team (SCM) is charged with catalyzing value creation, spanning from how our business operates, understanding customer demand, manufacturing implications, and our supply base. As a function we are always finding solutions, looking to improve, and working to deliver the highest standards of excellence in a sustainable way. It is in this spirit that we build strong relationships with our suppliers and partnering with them to attain the same exceptional results. In this role, you will get the unique opportunity to work  on different functions across SCM organization as you move through 3 assignments, each lasting 12 months and spanning across Purchasing, Direct/Indirect Commodity Management, Logistics, Supplier Development, Quality, Analytics, Strategy. You'll work closely with cross functional teams and key stakeholders to execute SCM strategy contributing towards the Aptiv's vision of making the world a safer, greener and better connected place.

Responsibilities: Rotations in three of the below six areas based on interest and business priorities: Purchasing: Develop and execute category purchasing strategy to create competitive advantage for the business unit and ensure both, long term business sustainability and attainment of annual performance objectives. Direct/Indirect Commodity Management: Utilizes strategic sourcing methodology to develop category strategies, source, negotiate and manage suppliers to deliver total lowest cost materials and mitigate the supply risks. Logistics: Ability to manage logistics of all aspects of supply chain, from product development to the shipment of finished items. Supplier Development:  Create, lead and monitor supplier development/improvement plans. Monitor supplier performance and revaluate capabilities. Quality: Responsible for SCM execution of assigned development programs in terms of sourcing, purchasing, hardware delivery, quality, and design to cost targets. Analytics: Charged with modernizing overall use of Company analytics and tools for data driven decision making. Strategy: Key connection point across the operational teams and executive leadership to enable the organization to act quickly and confidently as global supply chains rapidly evolve. Successful completion of three rotational projects in the Supplier Leadership Development Program (SLDP); presentation to SVP SCM Assist in the on-going development of the SLDP and annual campus recruiting activities

Must Haves (Basic Qualifications): Bachelor's degree preferably in supply chain (Purchasing, Category Management, Logistics,  or related field of study) Self-driven and able to work with geographically dispersed teams Open to working in multiple geographic locations throughout rotational program Ability to work under pressure, handling multiple tasks and prioritizing to meet deadlines Ability and willingness to travel Proven negotiation skills Excellent verbal and written English language skills

Nice to Haves (Preferred Qualifications): Experience with MS Office Suite, SAP, Ariba, Business visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, etc.), Alteryx Knowledge of manufacturing plant processes Experience with Lean / Six Sigma methodology Previous internship experience in any supply chain or logistics related fields

Aptiv Rewards and Advantages: Competitive compensation with bonus potential Learning and development opportunities

DirectEmployers