Analyst, Supply Chain Programs

The Supply Chain Program Management team is seeking a highly motivated and analytical Analyst, Supply Chain Programs to lead end-to-end Supply Chain program deliverables for Ford's truck programs. This role serves as the Supply Chain point of view (PoV) owner for assigned programs, driving cross-functional alignment, milestone readiness, and program execution from pre-program planning through launch.

What you'll do...

The successful candidate will partner with Product Development, Finance, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Supplier Technical Assistance (STA), and Program Management to ensure Supply Chain deliverables support program objectives for cost, quality, timing, and localization.

• Lead Supply Chain program management activities for assigned vehicle programs, ensuring alignment with product development milestones, timing, and deliverables from pre-program planning through launch.
• Serve as the Supply Chain point of view (PoV) owner, providing program status, risk assessments, and recommendations to cross-functional teams and leadership.
• Develop and maintain program workplans, dashboards, and reporting tools to monitor milestone readiness, identify risks, and drive timely issue resolution.
• Partner with Product Development, Finance, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Supplier Technical Assistance (STA), and Program Management to align program assumptions, priorities, and Supply Chain deliverables.
• Represent Supply Chain in Program Activity Team (PAT), New Model Launch (NML), and other cross-functional program reviews, ensuring effective communication and executive-level reporting.
• Analyze program data and performance metrics to support business case development, financial planning, localization initiatives, and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Provide Supply Chain input into GPDS Integrator, Corporate Business Plan Reviews (BPR), OESAR, and other program milestone reviews to support informed decision-making.
• Drive continuous improvement by enhancing program management processes, reporting, and cross-functional execution to improve efficiency, visibility, and program outcomes.

You'll have…

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of Supply Chain, Program Management, or related experience.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in data mining, business case development, and interpreting complex data to drive decisions.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite, with experience developing executive-level presentations.
• Experience with Ariba, Sourcing Workplan Tool (SWT), Power BI, and Qlik Sense or similar business intelligence and reporting tools.
• Knowledge of end-to-end Supply Chain processes and product development milestone management.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet aggressive deadlines, and deliver high-quality results in a cross-functional environment.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization.

Even better, you may have...

• Knowledge of Ford systems, GPDS, and Supply Chain program management processes.
• Experience working cross-functionally with Product Development, Manufacturing, Finance, Material Planning & Logistics, Purchasing, or Supplier Technical Assistance (STA).
• Demonstrated commercial business acumen with a track record of leading cross-functional initiatives and driving process improvements.

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