Supply Chain Analyst

What you'll do...

Ford Custom Garage is a new and emerging sales channel for Ford Customization. Dealers can choose to install vehicle packages themselves or route vehicles through designated upfitters for accessory installation.  It’s critical in both cases to have accessory packages when vehicles arrive to minimize turnaround time. We are seeking a Supply Chain Analyst to join Ford Customization to ensure parts are at the Dealer/upfitter before vehicles arrive. This is a pivotal role designed to transform our business model and deliver growth.

* Position reports directly to the Ford Custom Garage Operations Manager (LL6)
* Position must maintain strong relationships with Planning, Program Management, Purchasing and Ford Supply Chain support to deliver results.
 Supply chain responsibilities: The Analyst will serve as the interface between Ford Racing Parts Purchasing and Ford  Custom Garage Operations Planning Teams, will create forecasting model(s), manage reorder points and buy positions, provide package launch Go or No-Go decisions, coordinate timely warehouse kitting, monitor warehouse capacity and logistics, and oversee component, end-item, and kit inventories.
* Process and reporting duties: Responsibilities include ensuring purchasing acts on forecasting values, monitors orders against forecasting, gathers forecasting input from dealers, FADs, and Ford regions, maintaining package item records, developing a return-part process, labeling packages with vehicle VINs, documenting manual roles, supporting system improvements, and working with Ford Racing Parts IT on status and supply reports.
* Deliverables and staffing: Deliverables and performance metrics are-Ford Custom Garage package availability, backorders, package fill rate, and upfitter cycle time. This Analyst is expected to have 7 or more years of Supply Chain experience, with work planned for the 2027 calendar year.
* Project management and changes: The project plan emphasizes timely accessory package availability.
* Ford Fleet Management: Manage Ford Customization marketing fleet vehicles through Ford Fleet Management System (FMS). Includes Interfacing with marketing team to understand vehicle needs, timing,  ordering and receiving vehicles in a timely fashion to make media events. Train new team members on vehicle processes to create efficient usages. Manage vehicle accessory upfits and upfit/transportation suppliers. Disposition vehicles at end of life.    

You'll have...

*3+ years of Supply chain and sourcing knowledge experience with sourcing, supplier relationships and supply chain planning
*Strong organizational skills to manage multiple complex projects and deliver superior results on a timely basis

*Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills