Senior Manager, Supply Chain Strategy & Business Transformation - Connection Systems

We organized our business into three business segments, which enables us to provide our customers with both the hardware and software solutions that make the world more safe, green, and connected:

Advanced Safety & User Experience (AS&UX) provides the software sensing and compute required by today’s vehicles to, improve safety, security, comfort and convenience. Products include sensing and perception systems, electronic control units, multi-domain controllers, vehicle connectivity systems, cloud- native software platforms, application software, autonomous driving technologies and end-to-end DevOps tools.

Engineered Components Group (“ECG”) is a leading provider of harsh environment electrical system connection and protection solutions to global customers across multiple industries, including, but not limited to automotive, commercial vehicle and aerospace & defense. ECG’s Automotive Connection Systems business is an industry leader serving automotive and commercial vehicle OEM’s globally.

Electrical Distribution Systems (EDS) servers the automotive and commercial vehicle markets, engineering and manufacturing a full range of power and signal distribution systems, needed to build feature-rich, highly automated, and electrified vehicles.

At Aptiv, we understand the full electrical architecture of today’s vehicles, which gives us the expertise to design the most robust and innovative solutions, while optimizing the cost and performance in ways no one else can.

Connection Systems Product Portfolio - critical components which are highly engineered to meet “automotive grade” requirements:

• Traditional Interconnects: LV connectors, Terminals, Mechatronics packaging (MePa), Pin Headers
• High Voltage: HV connectors, HV inlets, HV charge cords
• Specialty Products: High-speed cable assemblies, safety restraint/airbag connectors, pm-glass connectors
• Consumer connectivity: Media modules, Wireless device chargers
• Electrical centers: Hard wired electrical centers, prompted circuit board (PCB) electrical centers, solid state electrical centers.

Aptiv is looking for a high caliber leader who will oversee the supply chain strategy and transformation. This position plays a critical role in the success all regions of Connection Systems. The Senior Manager of Supply Chain Strategy & Transformation is a high-impact leadership role responsible for shaping and executing the strategic direction of Aptiv’s Connection Systems supply chain. As a key advisor to the Vice President of Supply Chain, this role drives enterprise-wide initiatives, operational excellence, and transformational change across global supply chain and PC&L functions. This role serves as a key advisor to the Supply Chain leadership, enabling executive decision-making, fostering cross-functional alignment, and enhancing organizational agility.

The candidate will possess practical, experienced-based technical ability to facilitate problem resolution, as well as future-oriented strategic skills that permit them to objectively assess the organization, recognize improvement needs and opportunities, and execute a strategy to demonstrably raise the capability and performance of the supply chain team globally.

More Importantly, the candidate will also be a data-driven innovative thinker and a change agent who is capable of working collaboratively across the organization to bring about improvement. They will be high energy, committed, hands-on and inspirational, possessing the leadership skills needed to deliver results.

• Serve as a strategic thought partner to the VP of Supply Chain and CS executive leadership.
• Define and manage the operating rhythm of the global supply chain organization.
• Represent the VP in high-visibility initiatives, guiding regional and functional teams toward aligned execution.
• Own the preparation of high-impact materials for MBRs, QBRs, and CEO-level updates.
• Ensure data-driven insights and strategic messaging are consistently delivered at the highest standards
• Lead the development and deployment of global supply chain strategies across category management, PC&L, and operational excellence.
• Lead the development and deployment of global supply chain strategies across category management, PC&L, and operational excellence.
• Drive cross-functional initiatives focused on cost optimization, risk mitigation, and process innovation.
• Lead Supply Chain initiatives that enhance performance and unlock synergies across CS.
• Ensure accountability and execution of strategic priorities through rigorous program engagement and stakeholder alignment.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in global supply chain, operations, or strategy roles within manufacturing or automotive sectors.
• Proven success in leading transformation, executive communications, and global supply chain optimization.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, develop talent, and influence at all organizational levels.

Preferred Attributes:

• Executive presence with strong strategic acumen and influencing skills.
• High attention to detail, with a bias for action and results.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and drive clarity in complex environments.
• Passion for innovation, collaboration, and operational excellence.

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