Team Leader (Premium Logistics 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. What will you make today? 

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... 

The Team Leader (Premium Logistics Analyst) is responsible for coordinating the proper resources in an effort to work through supplier shortage issues that have the potential to impact VO or PTO within a three-week horizon.

What you'll do...

• To facilitate resources and data in support of critical supply issues for the Vehicle Operations and Powertrain plants assigned to them.
• Review premium associated with the plants assigned to determine if any action can be taken with the plant to prevent re-occurrence. 
• Support the Premium Logistics Hotline Team with coding analysis, choosing freight mode, and collaborating with all key parties (supplier, plant, and carrier) to ensure production is protected with the most cost-effective solution.
• Team Leaders adds and updates part/supplier critical issues daily to the ‘Supply Chain Executive Report’ to determine coverage over the next few weeks.
• The Team Leader is responsible for coordinating the proper resources in an effort to work through shortage issues that have the potential to impact VO or PTO within a three-week horizon. 
• The scope of cross functional involvement is dependent on the root cause and risk of the shortage. Groups that are potentially involved in critical supply issues include: 
  • Supplier Contacts – Purchasing, MP&L, Operations, Management, Quality, Account Manager 
  • Plant Operations 
  • Purchasing 
  • Supplier Technical Assistance (STA) 
  • SOT/CST 
  • Constraints Management
  • Packaging/Container Management 
  • Engineering 
  • VO/PTO Scheduling 
  • FCSD 
  • Product Development 
  • Supplier’s Tier II’s & III’s
  • Premium Carriers 
    • RXO 
    • Ascent on Demand (AOD) 
    • McMahon Helicopter 
    • Import/Export companies.

You'll have... 

• Bachelor's Degree
• Functional expertise in MP&L and MRP software & new systems development 
• Proven experience of managing and delivering in complex/fast-paced environment 
• Be able to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources – both from within the MP&L organization and other key Ford activities (including Product Development, Finance, Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Sales and Marketing) 
• Strong business acumen, coupled with drive for results Strong data analytical skills.
• Extraordinary teamwork and collaborative skills and demonstrated behaviors. 
• Understand and operate in a global environment. 
• Ability to interface effectively with Management/Leadership Possible needs to travel domestically (as required) 
• Requires schedule flexibility for morning/evening conferences. 
• Premium Analyst needs to have Team player abilities and to generate that environment during the meetings.

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
• 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. 

 

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