What you'll do...
The Analyst, Supply Chain Program Management will support Ford’s exciting next generation of vehicle programs. Responsible for Supply Chain deliverables throughout the forward-model product development lifecycle.
* Lead Supply Chain program planning and work plans covering Commodity Planning, Sourcing, Supplier Quotation, and Sourcing Contract activities, including development and maintenance of the Sourcing Tracker / SWT (Sourcing Workplan Tool).
* Partner with Program Management, Product Development, Finance, and Cost Estimating to align sourcing assumptions, commodity selection, program targets, and financial requirements.
* Drive achievement of sourcing milestones, including target setting, Supplier Engineering On-Board Dates (SEOBD), SIR requirements, and timely completion of IPQ Packages with VHMs.
* Lead Supply Chain participation in Sourcing PATs and NML forums, communicating program timing, status, requirements, risks, and resource priorities across Supply Chain and Site STA.
* Coordinate program localization requirements and changes requiring significant capital investment, including related Supply Chain and Purchasing support.
* Coordinate Purchasing support for pre-program planning, manufacturing cost studies, ILVS/sequencing studies, make-versus-buy analyses, and purchase order and tooling order placement.
* Own the Supply Chain point of view for the program, providing status reporting and Supply Chain inputs to GPDS Integrator, corporate BPR, OESAR, and program milestone reviews.
* Drive cross-functional alignment and resolution of issues to ensure Supply Chain deliverables meet program timing, targets, and product development requirements.
You'll have...
* Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
* 3+ years of Supply Chain, Program Management, Purchasing, or related experience.
* Experience supporting sourcing and purchasing activities, including supplier quotations, cost analysis, sourcing decisions, and purchase order placement.
* Experience with Supply Chain planning, sourcing, data analysis, and product development milestone management.
* Experience with Sourcing Workplan Tool (SWT), Ariba, Power BI, Qlik Sense, or similar sourcing and business intelligence tools.
* Experience working cross-functionally with Product Development, Manufacturing, Finance, Material Planning & Logistics, Purchasing, or Supplier Technical Assistance (STA).
* Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite, with strong organizational, analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Even better, you may have...
* 5+ years of Supply Chain, Program Management, or related experience.
* Knowledge of Ford systems, GPDS, and Supply Chain program management processes.
* Demonstrated commercial business acumen with a track record of leading cross-functional initiatives and driving process improvements.
* Comfortable with using AI tools to help drive productivity and efficiency throughout the program operations.
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 7 and ranges from $86,600-$144,900., This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $99,100-$166,200.
Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSR
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.
This position is hybrid with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid #LI-RR2
Responsibilities.
Qualifications.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field
- 3+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Program Management, Purchasing, or a related field
- Experience supporting sourcing and purchasing activities, including supplier quotations, cost analysis, sourcing decisions, and purchase order placement
- Experience with supply chain planning, sourcing, data analysis, and product development milestone management
- Experience with Sourcing Workplan Tool, Ariba, Power BI, Qlik Sense, or similar sourcing and business intelligence tools
- Experience working cross-functionally with Product Development, Manufacturing, Finance, Material Planning and Logistics, Purchasing, or Supplier Technical Assistance
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- 5+ years of Supply Chain, Program Management, or related experience
- Knowledge of Ford systems, GPDS, and Supply Chain program management processes
- Demonstrated commercial business acumen and experience leading cross-functional initiatives and process improvements
- Comfort using AI tools to improve productivity and efficiency throughout program operations
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage start on day one with options that include zero-premium plans, free mental health support, and wellness resources. For represented hourly employees, health plans are described as low-cost with strong coverage value.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match and additional company contributions is available from day one, alongside life and disability coverage. Pension eligibility in certain situations and financial-planning support reinforce long‑term security.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave, fertility, surrogacy, and adoption benefits, plus a ramp‑up program for returning parents, reflect a family‑focused package. Flexible Family Care days and generous time‑off options help address short‑term caregiving and personal needs.
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