This role involves consolidating budgets, forecasting logistics costs, analyzing financials, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance profitability and compliance.
Description
Description: Consolidate monthly budget & forecast for GMNA finished vehicle (outbound) logistics. Drive financial transparency, forecasting accuracy, and cost optimization efforts across vehicle transportation and logistics operations. Analyze business results and explain operational drivers to leadership through monthly reporting package. Partner cross-functionally with logistics operations, purchasing, and regional FP&A teams to provide insights on budget performance, forecast risk mitigation and strategic initiatives. Drive company profitability through enterprise cost optimization.
Responsibilities:
Additional Description
Qualifications:
Location: Hybrid. This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the Global HQ Warren, MI three times per week, at minimum [or other frequency dictated by the business]
Relocation: This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate
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 INCLUDES DIRECT COMPANY SPONSORSHIP, ENTRY OF GM AS THE IMMIGRATION EMPLOYER OF RECORD ON A GOVERNMENT FORM, AND ANY WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIRING A WRITTEN SUBMISSION OR OTHER IMMIGRATION SUPPORT FROM THE COMPANY (e.g., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)
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Why Join Us
We believe we all must make a choice every day - individually and collectively - to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.
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All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran or protected veteran, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws.
We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire.
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General Motors offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us [email protected] or call us at 800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.
Description: Consolidate monthly budget & forecast for GMNA finished vehicle (outbound) logistics. Drive financial transparency, forecasting accuracy, and cost optimization efforts across vehicle transportation and logistics operations. Analyze business results and explain operational drivers to leadership through monthly reporting package. Partner cross-functionally with logistics operations, purchasing, and regional FP&A teams to provide insights on budget performance, forecast risk mitigation and strategic initiatives. Drive company profitability through enterprise cost optimization.
Responsibilities:
- Monitor and report on finished vehicle logistics expenditures (e.g., standard freight, offsite yards, spot buys, fulfillment centers, etc.), identifying trends, variances, and opportunities.
- Lead forecasting processes to anticipate spend in alignment with current macro environment and enterprise priorities.
- Lead budget & LTP development and target-setting for vehicle logistics operations.
- Navigate current US tariff environment and support mitigation strategies.
- Identify and drive cost reduction initiatives through data-driven insights.
- Drive efficiencies through process improvements, standardization and leveraging technology.
- Collaborate on ad hoc financial analyses to support strategic projects and leadership decision-making.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls and corporate financial policies.
- Lead by example displaying GM behaviors, commitment to personal development and dedication to building a positive Workplace of Choice culture.
Additional Description
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in business, finance or related field
- Five (5) years of professional experience in business, finance or related field
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; proficiency in Excel and financial modeling
- Experience with finance software applications (SAP, Hyperion)
- Effective communication and collaboration skills across cross-functional teams
- Skilled communicator with the confidence and presence to present ideas to senior leadership
- Ability to operate independently and self-motivated
Location: Hybrid. This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the Global HQ Warren, MI three times per week, at minimum [or other frequency dictated by the business]
Relocation: This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate
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 INCLUDES DIRECT COMPANY SPONSORSHIP, ENTRY OF GM AS THE IMMIGRATION EMPLOYER OF RECORD ON A GOVERNMENT FORM, AND ANY WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIRING A WRITTEN SUBMISSION OR OTHER IMMIGRATION SUPPORT FROM THE COMPANY (e.g., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)
#LI-MD1
About GM
Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.
Why Join Us
We believe we all must make a choice every day - individually and collectively - to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.
Total Rewards | Benefits Overview
From day one, we're looking out for your well-being-at work and at home-so you can focus on realizing your ambitions. Learn how GM supports a rewarding career that rewards you personally by visiting Total Rewards resources.
Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.)
General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.
All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran or protected veteran, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws.
We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire.
Accommodations
General Motors offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us [email protected] or call us at 800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.
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