Constraints Analyst
About the role
As a Constraint Management Analyst, you will play a key role in ensuring production targets and program timelines are achieved by proactively identifying, analyzing, and mitigating supply base constraints. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive resolution strategies, improve processes, and support operational excellence across the organization.
Responsibilities
- Identify and analyze constraints impacting launch timelines, free demand, and current production plans.
- Develop expertise in Scheduling, Analysis, and Controls (SAC) and related systems.
- Partner with Vehicle Line teams, Plant personnel, Purchasing, PLM, PD, OpPlan, CVS analysts, FCSD, and others to develop and implement mitigation strategies.
- Monitor and report performance through weekly metrics, tracking ICA/PCA identification and timing by vehicle line; analyzing trends to drive continuous improvement.
- Lead and support best practices in constraint management across programs.
- Provide regular updates on progress, risks, and outcomes to senior leadership through GCAC and weekly NA Constraints meetings.
- Proactively identify supplier capacity risks using tools such as Ascent and Pega workflow management.
- Conduct PPC audits/reviews to ensure supplier supportability for production plans.
- Support capacity study follow-ups and assist in preparing suppliers for volume increases (part uplifts).
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required; MP&L experience preferred
- Working knowledge of A&OP, S&OP, and S&OE processes
- Experience with GCP, SAC, Pega, Ascent, and CMMS systems
- Understanding of product definition and constraint management
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong collaboration skills with the ability to influence and drive consensus
- Proven project management skills, including timing and risk mitigation
- Ability to align work to broader program objectives
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Adaptable, self-starter in a fast-paced environment
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Working knowledge of A&OP, S&OP, and S&OE processes
- Experience with GCP, SAC, Pega, Ascent, and CMMS systems
- Understanding of product definition and constraint management
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong collaboration skills with the ability to influence and drive consensus
- Proven project management skills, including timing and risk mitigation
- Ability to align work to broader program objectives
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Adaptable, self-starter in a fast-paced environment
Skills
- Expertise in Scheduling, Analysis, and Controls (SAC) and related systems
- Collaboration and influence skills
- Project management skills, including timing and risk mitigation
- Communication skills
- Adaptability and self-starter mentality
Benefits
Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare and more
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members, and management leases
Tuition assistance
Established and active employee resource groups
Paid time off for individual and team community service
A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
Pay
This position is a salary grade 6 and ranges from $72,480-121,440.
This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $84,480-141,360.
This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $96,720-162,120.
Schedule
Hybrid