Logistics Inbound Supervisor - São Caetano do Sul/SP

Hybrid: This position requires you to work on-site 3 times a week (Tue to Thu)

We are seeking a Logistics Inbound Planning Supervisor to lead the team responsible for GM’s inbound logistics planning across domestic and intercontinental networks. This leader will orchestrate end‑to‑end network planning design and maintenance and inbound financial governance (Budget, Forecast, Closing), It is required a data‑driven people leader who thrives on complex problem solving, sets clear governance and KPIs, and influences a broad stakeholder set to balance cost, service, and risk. The role partners closely with Logistics Purchasing, Supply Chain, Materials Handling, Finance, GBS and Accounting.

What you will do (responsibilities)

Strategic and Tactical Network Leadership

• Own the strategy and governance for inbound network design/redesign (local & international suppliers), set standards for cost per cubic meter, cube utilization, mode definitions and frequency, ensuring alignment with business targets.
• Direct the team’s weekly network maintenance to absorb mix/volume fluctuations while maximizing equipment utilization.
• Supports logistics network designs for new vehicle launches and major projects; ensure complete, cost‑optimized route portfolios are ready for flawless SORP and properly handed over for execution.
• Familiarity guiding SOR creation, vendor negotiations support, and launch‑readiness for new programs.

Financial Control & Reporting

• Oversee the consolidation and reporting of inbound logistics Forecast (Budget, monthly Forecast, Risks & Opportunities) and Actuals, accruals, reclassifications, internal‑order validations, and absorption‑rate updates in partnership with GPSC Finance, GBS, and Accounting to ensure accurate P&L impact.
• Create/oversee SOR (Statement of Requirements) and requisitions for logistics services to enable sourcing actions and contract continuity plus being responsible to for volume definition to support BID processes.
• Drive cost leadership and deliver savings targets, ensuring positive variance against forecast and building a robust pipeline of initiatives.
• Build and govern a cost‑reduction pipeline; challenge status quo, sponsor business cases, remove roadblocks, and ensure on‑time implementation.

Innovation & Digital Transformation

• Foster environment to support, skill up, empower the team and promote innovation, through partnership with Startups, automation, AI agents, and Copilot integration to enhance planning efficiency and decision-making.
• Expand data infrastructure and leverage advanced analytics for real-time cost visibility and optimization.
• Track record of implementing automation, AI, and digital tools to drive efficiency and innovation.

Risk Management, Compliance & KPIs

• Establish KPIs (e.g., cube utilization, cost per cubic meter, trips/vehicle) and conduct reviews with suppliers; ensure preventive and corrective actions and escalations are timely.
• Anticipate blowout risks, approve/drive mitigations, and ensure processes and records meet internal/external audit expectations.

People Leadership

• Lead and develop Inbound Planning team to build a high‑performance, data‑driven culture.
• Foster innovation, inclusion, and dialogue to promote talent retention and digital capability building.

Core Competencies: Analytical problem solving, logical reasoning, action orientation, customer focus, clear communication, autonomy and total enterprise cost mindset.

Your skills and abilities (required qualifications)

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Foreign Trade, Engineering, Administration or related field.

Advanced or Fluent English.

Experience leading cross‑functional initiatives and influencing stakeholders (Supply Chain, Materials Handling, Logistics Purchasing, Finance and external logistics providers).

Strong knowledge of domestic and intercontinental logistics network processes

Familiarity with automation, and digital transformation tools

Advanced Excel and solid presentation/communication skills.

Availability: Ability to travel as needed to plants, suppliers, and logistics partners.

What Can Give You A Competitive Edge (Preference Qualifications)

Logistics/Supply Chain, including inbound planning and/or logistics operations; experience consolidating budget/forecast and managing accruals/reclassifications preferred.

GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need gm immigration sponsorship now or in the future.

This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}.

The selected candidate will be required to travel <25% for this role.

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