Supply Chain Risk Manager

Supply chain resilience is a supply chain's ability to be prepared for unexpected risk events. If companies have a resilient supply chain, they can manage to respond and recover quickly to disruptions by returning to the original situation or by moving to a new, more desirable state in order to increase customer service, market share and financial performance. As the Supply Chain Risk Manager, you will be a crucial part of increasing Aptiv’ s supply chain resilience team, adding vital ingredients to our organization.

One of these vital ingredients in improving supply chain resilience and flexibility is digitalization, enabling transparency across the entire value chain. This also gives the ability to spot relevant patterns and adopt a more proactive approach to managing risk. This means visibility all the way from product origin to the customer and throughout the product lifecycle.

Your Role:

• Lead and implement a supply chain risk program that uses technology to integrate 3rd party intelligence with in-house expertise to identify, quantify, escalate, track and close risk events in the supply chain.
• Conduct pro-active risk analysis of Aptiv’ s supply chain, using digital tools to identify high risk suppliers, commodities, PN or nodes within the supply chain network.
• Utilize digital models of the end-to-end supply chain and run risk scenarios to mitigate ongoing risks and proactively identify future potential risks.
• Evaluate product flow paths and revenue impact of disruptions and products that are single-sourced or have a high concentration or reliance single nodes or limited partners.
• Work with multiple functions and areas of the business to implement mitigation plans that address identified risk and optimize the ability to maintain production and supply when unplanned events occur.
• Lead cross functional workshops and drive execution of actions to address supply chain risk.
• Develop proactive mitigation plans, including actions to be taken before during and after supply chain disruptions.
• Work closely with all functional areas, including Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing, Program Management, Finance, IT etc.) to ensure emerging technology for risk identification and mitigation are implemented.
• Provide management reporting on supply chain risk management.
• Work closely with supply chain leaders across the business to ensure supply chain risk management is embedded into category strategies.

Your Background:

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, analytics or other relevant field.
• Previous experience of 5 years in automotive or other high-reliability product industry.
• Commercially and financially aware with strong attention to details and accuracy.
• Results-oriented and highly organized, working with urgency and an owner’s mindset to consistently deliver and complete actions on time against deadlines.
• Analytical skills and use of SW Tools such as Excel/Tableau/Power BI etc.
• Supply chain certification, e.g. CPIM, CIPS, a plus.
• Strong project management skill set and experience.
• Understanding of supply chain risk and the levers to improve performance.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to network across functional areas of the business and influence stakeholders.
• Must be a local resident of the Metro Detroit area with ability to work on site.
• No visa sponsorships/transfers available for this role, now or at any time in the future.

WHY JOIN US?

• You can grow at Aptiv. Aptiv provides an inclusive work environment where all individuals can grow and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity or beliefs.
• You can have an impact . Safety is a core Aptiv value; we want a safer world for us and our children, one with: Zero fatalities, Zero injuries, Zero accidents.
• You have support . We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family and your physical and mental health with a competitive health insurance package.

YOUR BENEFITS AT APTIV:

• Private health care effective day 1 of employment
• Life and accident insurance
• Paid Time Off (Holidays, Vacation, Designated time off, Parental leave)
• Relocation assistance may be available
• Learning and development opportunities
• Discount programs with various manufacturers and retailers
• Recognition for innovation and excellence
• Opportunities to give back to the community
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Fertility benefits

Important Company Update – Please Read Before Applying. On January 22, 2025, Aptiv announced its decision to separate its EDS division to form two separate independent companies: https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/aptiv-announces-intention- to-separate-its-electrical-distribution-systems-business/

This role is within the EDS segment, and you will be joining that segment as it becomes its own entity, with a rich heritage and proven track record as a global leader in low and high voltage power and signal distribution systems. Our solutions are central to enabling the next generation of electrified, automated, and connected vehicles, and we are committed to innovation, sustainability, and engineering excellence.

We are looking for talented individuals who are excited by the opportunity to help shape the future of EDS and delivering industry-leading solutions to the world’s top automotive manufacturers.

Why join Aptiv? You'll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge applications, develop breakthrough technologies, and deliver innovative solutions to some of the world’s leading automotive brands. See your work come to life on the road—helping make mobility safer, greener, and more connected. Ready to shape the future of mobility with us?

APPLY TODAY, AND TOGETHER LET’S CHANGE TOMORROW!

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Aptiv is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.