Logistics Analyst

We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

What you'll do...

This individual will be responsible for overseeing/managing the Switching & Yard Management Operations for several VO, Powertrain and/or Stamping Plants. This includes participation in generating the Statement of Work, trouble-shooting issues, compiling and understanding performance metrics and helping to drive cost savings / process improvements. 

The Yard Management Logistics Analyst will have responsibility for the following items:

Data Collection & Validation

• Gather data from yard management systems (YMS), RTLS, CMMS, Blue Yonder and other sources.
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency of yard-related data (e.g., trailer locations, gate entries, dwell times, yard capacities).

Reporting and Process Optimization

• Create and maintain reports and records that monitor key yard metrics (e.g., trailer dwell time, yard throughput, gate-to-gate time).
• Deliver daily/weekly/monthly reports to operations, logistics, and management teams.
• Recommend changes/improvements based on operational needs.

Performance Analysis

• Analyze trends in yard utilization, turnaround times, bottlenecks, and traffic patterns.
• Identify underused assets, delays, and inefficiencies.
• Support continuous improvement
• Translate complex data into actionable insights for non-technical teams.

Forecasting & Modeling

• Use historical YMS data as well as inputs from other teams to assess the impact in yard for new model vehicles, new operating patterns and changes in JPH.
• Cross-functional collaboration with Forward Model, MFE, Plant Material Handling and Ford Land, to understand timing as well as changes that may impact trailer volumes held in the yard

System Implementation & Training

• Support YMS implementation for any new or remaining sites
• 2025 will focus on Powertrain & Stamping Sites
• Provide on-site training to new employees or on new system enhancements

You'll have...

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of professional work experience in Logistics, Supply Chain and/or Manufacturing
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Products (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, etc.)
• Intermediate Excel skills
• Experience managing projects and/or system implementations
• Individuals must be self-starters that do not require excessive direction and can work in a manufacturing environment
• This could mean night shift, weekends and occasional holidays
• Must be comfortable working with an hourly workforce (Forklift Drivers, Clerks, Truck Drivers, etc.)
• This position will require a degree of travel up to 50% through 2026 but less starting in 2027.

Even better, you may have...

• Alteryx and other more advanced systems knowledge a plus

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
• Tuition assistance
• Established and active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team community service 
• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day 
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time. 

This position is a salary grade 6 and ranges from $74,300-$124,500.

 This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $86,600-$144,900.