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Program Manager Global Supply Chain

Generac · Waukesha, WI · 1 wk ago
On-siteInformation TechnologyFull-time

About the role

The Program Manager, Global Supply Chain is responsible for leading complex, high-value, cross-functional programs that advance the company’s global supply chain strategy. This role provides end-to-end leadership to accelerate supply chain performance, resilience, quality, cost efficiency, and digital transformation.

Responsibilities

  • Own delivery of large, complex global supply chain programs, managing scope, timelines, cost, risks, and performance.
  • Lead cross-functional programs spanning sourcing, planning, procurement, logistics, supplier quality/development, and distribution to improve end-to-end supply chain performance.
  • Drive execution across global teams and partners, ensuring adherence to governance, milestones, and performance expectations.
  • Lead initiatives that improve supply chain resilience, reduce disruptions, and deliver cost and operational efficiency.
  • Manage programs focused on improving quality, stability, and consistency across the supply chain.
  • Lead initiatives that apply digital tools, automation, AI, or analytics to improve planning, execution, and visibility.
  • Align global stakeholders by setting clear priorities, managing dependencies, and facilitating trade-off decisions.
  • Provide clear executive-level communication, status reporting, and decision support for major supply chain programs.
  • Lead through influence in a matrixed environment, driving decisions and outcomes without direct authority.
  • Partner with Finance to manage budgets, track financial impacts, and ensure ROI and margin targets are met.
  • Manage change control and financial impacts across a portfolio of global supply chain programs.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Operations, or a related field — or equivalent relevant experience.
  • 5 years progressive experience in Operations, Supply Chain, Program/Project Management, Strategy, or related disciplines within a complex, cross-functional environment.

Qualifications

  • Professional certifications (CPIM, CSCP, PMP) beneficial but not required.
  • Demonstrated success leading large-scale, enterprise-level initiatives, strategic programs, or cross-functional transformation projects.
  • Experience driving execution across matrixed teams and influencing stakeholders at multiple levels of the organization.
  • Strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes: sourcing, planning, supplier management, logistics, quality, and fulfillment.
  • Expertise in program and project management methodologies, operational planning, and complex execution.
  • Advanced analytical skills with experience conducting data-driven decision making, risk modeling, and process optimization.
  • Ability to lead through influence, navigate ambiguity, and drive alignment across global matrices.
  • Excellent communication skills, including executive-level presentation and cross-functional facilitation.

Skills

  • Strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes: sourcing, planning, supplier management, logistics, quality, and fulfillment.
  • Expertise in program and project management methodologies, operational planning, and complex execution.
  • Advanced analytical skills with experience conducting data-driven decision making, risk modeling, and process optimization.
  • Ability to lead through influence, navigate ambiguity, and drive alignment across global matrices.
  • Excellent communication skills, including executive-level presentation and cross-functional facilitation.

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