Analyst, Supply Chain Programs

Ford • Dearborn, MI

4d • $86,600 - $166,200 • Hybrid

About The Position

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 one of Ford’s iconic vehicle platforms. 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of Purchasing, 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, Power BI, or similar business intelligence and reporting tools.
• Knowledge of end-to-end sourcing 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience leading sourcing activities for a commodity team.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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, and timing.
• 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 cross-functional program reviews, ensuring effective communication and executive-level reporting.
• Analyze program data and performance metrics to support business case development, financial planning, program initiatives, and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Provide Supply Chain input into 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.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level