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May Mobility is a venture-backed autonomous vehicle company based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, developing Multi-Policy Decision Making (MPDM) technology for autonomous transit solutions. The company has deployed over 500,000 autonomous rides globally since 2017 and is scaling operations to expand access and reduce congestion in cities.
The Senior Manager of Supply Chain will oversee all aspects of supply chain operations, including procurement, production planning, inventory management, and logistics. This is a people-management role responsible for leading a team of supply chain professionals, providing mentorship, and fostering continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement strategic supply chain management plans and best practices
- Create purchasing and sourcing strategies for bill of materials components
- Develop scalability plans aligned with company goals, including systems implementation and hiring
- Manage supplier relationships and selection in collaboration with internal stakeholders
- Negotiate contracts to ensure quality at optimal cost
- Manage purchase orders and timing of direct materials
- Lead and mentor a diverse team of purchasing and supply chain employees
- Drive bill of materials cost reduction initiatives
- Oversee shipping/receiving functions and inventory management
- Ensure accuracy of inventory reporting and ERP transaction integrity
- Support design review processes with feedback on manufacturing methods, costs, and lead times
- Manage indirect purchasing to control indirect costs
- Engage with suppliers on quality issues and initiate corrective actions
- Collaborate with design engineers on design for manufacturability improvements
- Work with Finance and Accounting on inventory and asset reporting
- Maintain compliance with company delegation of authority policies
- Oversee day-to-day indirect purchasing department activities
Required Qualifications:
- 10+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain management
- 7+ years of experience in a leadership role
- Bachelor's degree in business, operations, or related field
- Valid U.S. driver's license and ability to undergo driving record check
- Experience managing supplier relationships
- Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite
Desirable Qualifications:
- Experience with continuous improvement methods (8D, CAPA, Six Sigma)
- Master's degree in Engineering, Business, Operations, or Supply Chain Management
- Experience with PPAP and APQP activities
- Experience with autonomous and electric vehicle systems
Required Skills and Competencies:
- Leadership ability to inspire, motivate, and guide team members
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent decision-making and problem-solving abilities
- Strategic thinking and long-term planning capability
- Flexibility and adaptability to changing circumstances
- Effective delegation and accountability management
- Ability to interpret engineering documents (CAD drawings, wiring diagrams)
- Cross-functional collaboration across multiple organizational levels
- Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets
Physical Requirements:
- Standard office working conditions including prolonged sitting, standing, and computer use
- Ability to lift and carry 20-30 pounds repeatedly (up to 50 pounds for team lifts)
- No travel required
