Senior Manager, Supply Chain

May Mobility is transforming cities through autonomous technology to create a safer, greener, more accessible world. Based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, May develops and deploys autonomous vehicles (AVs) powered by our innovative Multi-Policy Decision Making (MPDM) technology that literally reimagines the way AVs think.

Our vehicles do more than just drive themselves - they provide value to communities, bridge public transit gaps and move people where they need to go safely, easily and with a lot more fun. We’re building the world’s best autonomy system to reimagine transit by minimizing congestion, expanding access and encouraging better land use in order to foster more green, vibrant and livable spaces. Since our founding in 2017, we’ve given more than 500,000 autonomous rides to real people around the globe. And we’re just getting started. We’re hiring people who share our passion for building the future, today, solving real-world problems and seeing the impact of their work. Join us.

Job Summary

The Senior Manager Supply Chain oversees all aspects of supply chain operations with a focus on efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and quality improvement. Responsibilities include developing and implementing strategic plans to optimize procurement, production planning, inventory management, and logistics. Additionally, the senior manager collaborates with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure timely sourcing decisions, negotiate contracts, and mitigate supply chain risks. They are responsible for leading a team of supply chain professionals, providing mentorship and guidance, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. The senior manager also analyzes data and key performance indicators to drive operational excellence and achieve organizational goals. 

Essential Responsibilities

Consult in the development of supply chain management best practices and strategies

Create Purchasing and Sourcing strategies for the Components on the Bills of Materials  

Create scalability plans based on strategic company goals, including systems implementation, reporting methods, and hiring plans

Work with Head of Programs and Partnerships to maintain good supplier selection and relationships

Negotiate contracts ensuring high quality at lowest possible cost 

Manage purchase orders and timing of Direct Materials from the Bill of Materials

Manage a diverse team of Purchasing and Supply Chain Employees to ensure tasks are completed

Continuously work to drive down bill of materials costs

Oversee shipping/receiving functions

Responsible for the report out and accuracy of Inventory within the Inventory Cage and ensures proper transactions within the ERP are being entered to account for the ins and outs of inventory.

Supports various departments in the design review process and is able to provide 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 when applicable

Establish and maintain an inventory system and control material availability

Work with design engineers on design for manufacturability improvements

Work with Finance and Accounting to provide accurate information on inventory and assets 

Maintain and ensure compliance with the Company’s Delegation of Authority for Purchases

Oversees the day to day activities of the Indirect Purchasing Department and ensures best practices for both cost reductions and compliance are being met.  

Skills and Abilities

Success in this role typically requires the following competencies:

Ability to inspire, motivate, and guide team members toward achieving common goals.

Effective verbal and written communication skills to convey ideas, instructions, and feedback clearly and efficiently.

Strong decision-making skills to analyze situations, evaluate options, and make timely and informed …