Logistics Strategy Analyst

We made history, and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities, and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

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.

The Logistics Strategy Analyst will be responsible for delivering the strategy and systems to improve the process of delivering parts inbound to Ford Assembly plants. This analyst role will be key in delivering the solutions to meet yearly cost improvement targets and objectives. 

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 the Transportation Purchasing Organization. 
• 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 a 5.8 sigma rating for the overall quality performance level for production disruptions.
• Support new product launches with zero production losses due to logistics failures. 

You'll have...

• High School Diploma, or GED equivalent
• 1-3+ years of experience using Microsoft Office Suite
• 1-3+ years of experience working and interfacing in a logistics environment
• Ability to self-motivate, strong time-management skills, emotional resilience, work under pressure and time commitments.

Even better, you'll have...

• 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, including a background in PowerBI, and/or Tableau. 

• Strong understanding of MP&L (CMMS) and Microsoft (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access) systems. 

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 6 and ranges from $72,480-121,440., This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $84,480-141,360., This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $96,720-162,120.     
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.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

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. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week. 

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