Global Supply Chain Manager - Internal Logistics, Warehousing, & Trade Compliance

Gentherm
United States, Michigan, Novi
Jun 04, 2025
At Gentherm, we say, "It's about the person." We're with you on a cold winter day when you turn on your heated seat and steering wheel or helping manage patient body temperature in the operating room, recovering room or intensive care units. We take a human approach with everything we do. As the global market leader of innovative thermal management and pneumatic comfort technologies for the automotive industry we embrace the opportunity to create and deliver extraordinary solutions that make meaningful differences in everyday life. We do this by improving health, wellness, comfort and energy efficiency. We embrace an entrepreneurial spirit and combine that with our global leadership to deliver results. Working at Gentherm provides you the opportunity to not only shape the future of the automotive and medical industries, but also influence your career throughout the company. You will be engaged, challenged and inspired by our team to deliver leading thermal technologies that positively impact lives around the world. GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER - INTERNAL LOGISTICS, WAREHOUSING, & TRADE COMPLIANCE IMPACT AND OPPORTUNITY The Global Supply Chain Manager - Internal Logistics, Warehousing & Trade Compliance is responsible for the strategy, execution, and continuous improvement of all internal logistics activities, internal and external warehousing operations, and import/export compliance programs. This role will drive operational excellence and global standardization across a complex network of manufacturing sites and supply base operations supporting OEM and Tier 1 customers. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES *Leadership & Strategic Execution* Collaborate with Regional Supply Chain leads, plant teams, and finance to align strategies with business priorities. Analyze and respond to global trade trends, tariff shifts, and regulatory changes impacting the automotive sector. Champion digital logistics tools and KPIs that enable improved efficiency, visibility, cost transparency, and data-driven decision-making. *Warehousing & Distribution* Own internal and external warehouse network strategy, ensuring capacity, material flow, and layout align with plant and customer needs. Optimize and standardize warehousing processes across global sites to drive efficiency, accuracy, and safety. Coordinate closely with manufacturing and regional supply chain teams to support seamless inventory movement and fulfillment. *Customs & Trade Compliance* Ensure compliance with all import/export regulations globally (e.g., USMCA, CBP, EAR, EU customs codes). Maintain accurate product classification, documentation, and recordkeeping in line with regulatory requirements. Lead internal audits and external interactions with customs agencies; proactively mitigate trade compliance risks. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain/Logistics, Business, or related discipline Minimum 8 years of relevant Supply Chain, warehousing, internal logistics, and customs & trade compliance in the Automotive industry Automotive industry experience with multi-site global experience Comprehensive data analytics to develop trends and insights to make informed decisions considering the Total Cost of Ownership Profound knowledge of Supply Chain principles and practices utilizing (ERP) systems Profound knowledge of lean principles and practices Strong knowledge and understanding of Automotive Supply Chain and life cycle PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS SAP experience Six Sigma Black Belt / Lean Professional is preferred APICS Certification and/or CPIM or CPM or equivalent international certifications preferred Language spoken, other than English, is considered a plus NICE TO KNOW TRAVEL: 25%, Global LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBLITIES: No direct reports - several matrixed reporting lines COMPETENCIES: Strategic mindset with operational rigor Strong cross-functional and cross-regional collaboration High attention to regulatory and quality standards Leadership in dynamic, high-pressure environments Data-driven problem-solving and continuous improvement Strong negotiation, analytical, and leadership skills with a track record of delivering measurable improvement. Ability to influence and communicate effectively across cultures and functional areas. Gentherm is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.