SMRT Analyst (Supplier Manufacturing Readiness Team)

1. Delivery:
   
   

2. Pre-PA Supplier Engagement

   • Upfront engagement with New Suppliers immediately after sourcing agreement and onsite visit to coach the requirements for MMOG as well assess the gap between current vs expected status

   • Engage with Purchasing, MFE and Program to ensure all MP&L inputs are taken into consideration 

   • Support in cost negotiations where applicable

2. Launch Readiness Review (LRR)

• LRR kick-off 6~8 months prior to start of TT event and supplier readiness in-line with LQOS metrics timelines and LRR checklist in SuperG

  • Plan on-site assessments based on SALT/ TGWs/Plant inputs

  • Train / Coach the suppliers on LRR requirements and drive to self-assess in SuperG and submit with given timeline

  • Supplier onsite assessment – deep dive into supplier end to end material planning process, this includes – Tier II management, MRP/MPS, packaging, storage, shipping, error proofing process, Ford-Supplier connectivity, shipping / logistics readiness. 

  • On board new suppliers into multiple Ford MP&L systems and provide access like Covisint portal, FSP, eDDL, Ascent, SuperG, SIM, GCP, MCPV, NGVAS

  • Establish EDI connectivity between Ford and Suppliers to transmit release and receive ASN

  • Work with suppliers to verify and validate their ERP system having robust MRP & MPS process to provide release to suppliers and production plan to manufacturing

  • Deep dive into Supplier Tier2 material ordering process (MRP), Logistics VSM, Stock maintenance at various stages and Tier2 Capacity in line with Tier1 Capacity

  • Publishing of Weekly night letters, Launch Deck preparation and representing SMRT in launch forums, Seeking timely escalations/support

  • Run Ramp-Up survey for all local suppliers to verify and validate supplier readiness for the build / ramp-up and regular production in terms of RM availability, Dunnage, capacity (PPAP), routing, facility (ramp / dock), VSM sign off for Seq out suppliers and manpower

3. Supplier Performance

• Work with delinquent and existing suppliers to Improve Supplier delivery performance, 

  • Improve <81 6MWA to 81+ 6MWA

  • Improve >81<90 6MWA to 90+ 6MWA

  • Work with CFT (Pur/STA to improve Supplier OI)

  • Monitor/ initiate action on SMRT Plant metrics including MCRP (mASN, CUM/SDR/Negatives/ASN Purge)

4. Localization/RWM/eSRA – 

   • Trigger Resourcing Audit Assessment via SuperG upon receiving RWM from the Purchase & follow Resourcing Process

   • Train / Coach the suppliers for the onboarding requirements and drive to self-assess in SuperG and submit with given timeline

   • Assess the gaps by reviewing the self-assessment and evidence submitted by suppliers. Develop time plan to close all the gaps well before starting supply

   • Onboard New suppliers into multiple Ford MP&L systems and provide access like Covisint portal, FSP, eDDL, Ascent, SuperG, SIM, GCP, MCPV, NGVAS

   • Establish EDI connectivity between Ford and Suppliers to transmit release and receive ASN

   • Work with suppliers to verify and validate their ERP system having robust MRP & MPS process to provide release to suppliers and production plan to manufacturing

   • Deep dive into Supplier Tier2 material ordering process (MRP), Logistics VSM, Stock maintenance at various stages and Tier2 Capacity inline with Tier1 Capacity

   • Train and Onboard suppliers into ASCENT and ensure suppliers make commitment as per the cut-off for new suppliers

   • Run Ramp-Up survey for all local suppliers to verify and validate supplier readiness for the build / ramp-up and regular production in terms of RM availability, Dunnage, capacity (PPAP), routing, facility (ramp / dock), VSM sign off for Seq out suppliers and manpower

   • Publishing Weekly night letters, Launch Deck preparation and representing SMRT in launch forums, seeking timely escalations/support

5. Supplier Sequencing Readiness 

   • Sequencing supplier readiness in-line with MP&L standards – assembly line set-up, material flow, manpower, labeling, error proofing, facility readiness, logistics and IT infrastructure

   • Responsible for VSM sign off (Suppliers and internal MP&L stakeholders) for all sequence out commodities in-line with the plant requirements 

6. Critical Supplier Management

• Perform large data analysis from various inputs which includes Daily Production Report, Plant MP&L team, SuperG, Premium freight caused by suppliers and Proto team to identify Production critical suppliers

• Work with suppliers to get detailed root cause, step by step action plan with target date

• Onsite / Online Review the identified critical suppliers in depth of their ERP system and MRP / MPS running with fixed frequency, stock integrity in various stages (pipe line, in plant, WIP) and Tier2 capacity in line with Tier1 supplier capacity 

• Stationed at Supplier Site during crises situation until issues get fixed in terms of system and physicals

• Onsite visit & review with suppliers immediately after Production Loss / Offline made by suppliers

• Daily / Weekly / Monthly reports to be submitted to the management on the progress & support required to meet the timeline

• Require attending multiple meetings within function and or cross functional meetings to provide input as well seek right level of support

2. Cost: 

• Identify potential cost savings projects through VSM optimization, freight efficiency and process efficiency. 

• Coordinate with Supplier, plants, Purchasing until implementation

• Benchmark best practices and deploy horizontally across other Ford plants

III. Quality

MMOG/Q1

• Upfront engagement with New Suppliers upon sourcing agreement and onsite visit to coach the requirements for MMOG as well as assessing the gap between current vs expected status

• Train carryover suppliers for the endorsement requirements & perform feasibility audit (onsite/offsite) to find the gaps in meeting MMOG Level A requirements

• Develop and Establish timing plan for identified the gaps & drive suppliers to meet the timeline of endorsement by driving suppliers along with CFT through onsite and online meetings / reviews

• Conduct detailed document review and validate systems (EDI / ERP / MRP / MPS / WMS / Tier2EDI / Barcode) onsite / online before endorsing the supplier for MMOG Level A 

• Escalate & get support from CFT if Suppliers delaying or not meeting the timeline given

• Prepare Management report, track stage wise progress, escalate timely to Pur/STA and provide input in CFT meeting

• Meet the MMOG Endorsement target set by people leader for the year

• Periodic tracking of MMOG targets, communication and escalation to STA/ Pur for support

Supplier Training & Development

• Act as SPOC for suppliers supporting IMG plants and export from IMG regarding MMOG / Delivery Performance 

• Provide training (classroom and web-based) to suppliers to support launch and development 

• Publish supplier (news) letters / CMMS BB updates / e-mail reminders GB/BB Project

• Work with the team to identify and deliver at least 1 GB or BB project per team member

1. Delivery:
   
   

2. Pre-PA Supplier Engagement

   • Upfront engagement with New Suppliers immediately after sourcing agreement and onsite visit to coach the requirements for MMOG as well assess the gap between current vs expected status

   • Engage with Purchasing, MFE and Program to ensure all MP&L inputs are taken into consideration 

   • Support in cost negotiations where applicable

2. Launch Readiness Review (LRR)

• LRR kick-off 6~8 months prior to start of TT event and supplier readiness in-line with LQOS metrics timelines and LRR checklist in SuperG

  • Plan on-site assessments based on SALT/ TGWs/Plant inputs

  • Train / Coach the suppliers on LRR requirements and drive to self-assess in SuperG and submit with given timeline

  • Supplier onsite assessment – deep dive into supplier end to end material planning process, this includes – Tier II management, MRP/MPS, packaging, storage, shipping, error proofing process, Ford-Supplier connectivity, shipping / logistics readiness. 

  • On board new suppliers into multiple Ford MP&L systems and provide access like Covisint portal, FSP, eDDL, Ascent, SuperG, SIM, GCP, MCPV, NGVAS

  • Establish EDI connectivity between Ford and Suppliers to transmit release and receive ASN

  • Work with suppliers to verify and validate their ERP system having robust MRP & MPS process to provide release to suppliers and production plan to manufacturing

  • Deep dive into Supplier Tier2 material ordering process (MRP), Logistics VSM, Stock maintenance at various stages and Tier2 Capacity in line with Tier1 Capacity

  • Publishing of Weekly night letters, Launch Deck preparation and representing SMRT in launch forums, Seeking timely escalations/support

  • Run Ramp-Up survey for all local suppliers to verify and validate supplier readiness for the build / ramp-up and regular production in terms of RM availability, Dunnage, capacity (PPAP), routing, facility (ramp / dock), VSM sign off for Seq out suppliers and manpower

3. Supplier Performance

• Work with delinquent and existing suppliers to Improve Supplier delivery performance, 

  • Improve <81 6MWA to 81+ 6MWA

  • Improve >81<90 6MWA to 90+ 6MWA

  • Work with CFT (Pur/STA to improve Supplier OI)

  • Monitor/ initiate action on SMRT Plant metrics including MCRP (mASN, CUM/SDR/Negatives/ASN Purge)

4. Localization/RWM/eSRA – 

   • Trigger Resourcing Audit Assessment via SuperG upon receiving RWM from the Purchase & follow Resourcing Process

   • Train / Coach the suppliers for the onboarding requirements and drive to self-assess in SuperG and submit with given timeline

   • Assess the gaps by reviewing the self-assessment and evidence submitted by suppliers. Develop time plan to close all the gaps well before starting supply

   • Onboard New suppliers into multiple Ford MP&L systems and provide access like Covisint portal, FSP, eDDL, Ascent, SuperG, SIM, GCP, MCPV, NGVAS

   • Establish EDI connectivity between Ford and Suppliers to transmit release and receive ASN

   • Work with suppliers to verify and validate their ERP system having robust MRP & MPS process to provide release to suppliers and production plan to manufacturing

   • Deep dive into Supplier Tier2 material ordering process (MRP), Logistics VSM, Stock maintenance at various stages and Tier2 Capacity inline with Tier1 Capacity

   • Train and Onboard suppliers into ASCENT and ensure suppliers make commitment as per the cut-off for new suppliers

   • Run Ramp-Up survey for all local suppliers to verify and validate supplier readiness for the build / ramp-up and regular production in terms of RM availability, Dunnage, capacity (PPAP), routing, facility (ramp / dock), VSM sign off for Seq out suppliers and manpower

   • Publishing Weekly night letters, Launch Deck preparation and representing SMRT in launch forums, seeking timely escalations/support

5. Supplier Sequencing Readiness 

   • Sequencing supplier readiness in-line with MP&L standards – assembly line set-up, material flow, manpower, labeling, error proofing, facility readiness, logistics and IT infrastructure

   • Responsible for VSM sign off (Suppliers and internal MP&L stakeholders) for all sequence out commodities in-line with the plant requirements 

6. Critical Supplier Management

• Perform large data analysis from various inputs which includes Daily Production Report, Plant MP&L team, SuperG, Premium freight caused by suppliers and Proto team to identify Production critical suppliers

• Work with suppliers to get detailed root cause, step by step action plan with target date

• Onsite / Online Review the identified critical suppliers in depth of their ERP system and MRP / MPS running with fixed frequency, stock integrity in various stages (pipe line, in plant, WIP) and Tier2 capacity in line with Tier1 supplier capacity 

• Stationed at Supplier Site during crises situation until issues get fixed in terms of system and physicals

• Onsite visit & review with suppliers immediately after Production Loss / Offline made by suppliers

• Daily / Weekly / Monthly reports to be submitted to the management on the progress & support required to meet the timeline

• Require attending multiple meetings within function and or cross functional meetings to provide input as well seek right level of support

2. Cost: 

• Identify potential cost savings projects through VSM optimization, freight efficiency and process efficiency. 

• Coordinate with Supplier, plants, Purchasing until implementation

• Benchmark best practices and deploy horizontally across other Ford plants

III. Quality

MMOG/Q1

• Upfront engagement with New Suppliers upon sourcing agreement and onsite visit to coach the requirements for MMOG as well as assessing the gap between current vs expected status

• Train carryover suppliers for the endorsement requirements & perform feasibility audit (onsite/offsite) to find the gaps in meeting MMOG Level A requirements

• Develop and Establish timing plan for identified the gaps & drive suppliers to meet the timeline of endorsement by driving suppliers along with CFT through onsite and online meetings / reviews

• Conduct detailed document review and validate systems (EDI / ERP / MRP / MPS / WMS / Tier2EDI / Barcode) onsite / online before endorsing the supplier for MMOG Level A 

• Escalate & get support from CFT if Suppliers delaying or not meeting the timeline given

• Prepare Management report, track stage wise progress, escalate timely to Pur/STA and provide input in CFT meeting

• Meet the MMOG Endorsement target set by people leader for the year

• Periodic tracking of MMOG targets, communication and escalation to STA/ Pur for support

Supplier Training & Development

• Act as SPOC for suppliers supporting IMG plants and export from IMG regarding MMOG / Delivery Performance 

• Provide training (classroom and web-based) to suppliers to support launch and development 

• Publish supplier (news) letters / CMMS BB updates / e-mail reminders GB/BB Project

• Work with the team to identify and deliver at least 1 GB or BB project per team member

Preferred Skillsets:

• Knowledge and Deep understanding of Global MMOG/LE Guidelines

• Knowledge in Digital Tools (Like Power BI), analytics tools, dashboard development 

• New supplier evaluation and supplier development

• Supplier Delivery Performance (KPI) monitoring and improvement

• Critical/Constraint Supplier Management

• Supplier relationship management

• Supply Chain technics (Inbound flows / Packaging / Outbound flows / Diversity / Demand & Supply planning / In-plant Logistic operations / Warehouse management)

• Well versed with MS Office Tools (excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

• Experience in Large Data Handling/Management

Requirements:

• Any bachelor’s degree (Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field). Master's degree preferred. 

• 3+ years of experience in OEM or Tier1 company, with a preference for the automotive industry

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to use data to drive decisions

• Excellent communication and people skills, with the teams to build relationships and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams

• Experience in working with a team of supply chain professionals across multiple locations

• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire teams to achieve results.

• Proven track record of cross-functional engagement with engineering, manufacturing, purchase and supplier quality

• Excellent communication skills in English (Oral and Written)

• Ready to work in difference time zone as per the business needs

• Innovation and continues improvement mindset 

• Profile requires moderate to higher travel to Ford & Supplier site across globe