Regional Transportation Manager Analyst

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves? 

As part of our Manufacturing team, you’ll help build the world-class, state-of-the-art smart vehicles we're known for. In our plants around the world, we’re constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. You'll get the satisfaction of making great products people use and love.

In this position... 

Regional Transportation Manager will be responsible for all inbound (material) transportation operations to assigned Ford Assembly plant(s) moved domestically and assist in rack return movements back to Ford Internal and Tier 1 suppliers. The RTM will be responsible to drive cost improvements within their business roles.

What you'll do...

• This position reports to the Manager, North American Material Logistics (New Model PDC).
• Implement freight efficiencies to achieve calendarized and annualized targets.
• Develop logistics commodity strategies with Transportation Purchasing Organization (TPO). 
• Develop equipment & routing specs for Request for Quote with Transportation Purchasing.
• Publish supplier shipping instructions, daily change management; including responding to operating plan changes. 
• Support TPO in helping carriers react to changes at least cost 
• Manage inbound freight cost by identifying and implementing improvements and tracking physicals. 
• Identify cost savings through sourcing changes and density changes.
• Audit and dispute logistics provider billing discrepancies. 
• Review & Approve TONU, Approve Plant Requested pull-aheads, etc…
• Interface with Plant Group Managers and MP&L Managers to manage logistics related issues between plants, suppliers and carriers.
• MEL Meeting & metrics,  Cost Reviews  
• Demurrage/detention tracking and adjudication. 
• Monitoring Cube Utilization, Brokering, Add/Cancel metrics, Rack Return-to-plan
• Execute Forward Model Logistics plans in conjunction with the LLP and affected plant(s). 
• Interface with Lead Logistics Provider to ensure quality and timely delivery of services.
• Provide monthly updates Director of MP&L
• Achieve a reduction in brokering for key carriers utilizing Data Warehouse reports and detailed brokering & book of business reviews.
• Maintain or improve MEL rating for overall carrier performance
• Maintain or improve 5.8 sigma rating for overall quality performance level for production disruptions.
• Support new product launches in with zero production losses due to logistics failures. 

You'll have... 

• Bachelors Degree
• Strong ability to interface with plant personnel; staff MP&L (MFE, SCM, etc.) and cross-functional (Purchasing, Lead Logistics Providers, etc.) teams. 
• Lead resolution of plant, supplier, carrier, and other MP&L issues to ensure plant production. 
• Strong analytical skill set, coupled with decision-making capability.
• Strong understanding of MP&L (CMMS, Data Warehouse) and Microsoft (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access) systems. 
• Ability to self-motivate, strong time-management skills, emotional resilience, work under pressure and time commitments.
• Travel will be required to the plants the RTM supports.  Weekend work may be required on an exception basis.

Even better, you may have...

• Experience within the NAML organization, SCM, preferred and a strong knowledge of logistical operations. 
• Experience using Alteryx, PowerBi, Google BigQuery, Tableau, or other data analysis software
• Plant experience preferred.

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 the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

• Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage

• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare and more

• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility tre