Director, Supply Chain - Exteriors
Ford•Dearborn, MI
•Hybrid
About The Position
This role will be instrumental in defining and executing the long-term sourcing and supply chain strategy for the Exteriors portfolio, including resiliency, quality, cost, delivery, sustainability, and innovation objectives. We are seeking a strategic executive with extensive experience leading global supply chains and large organizations. This role will leverage data, market intelligence, and industry expertise to identify opportunities, mitigate risks, influence business decisions, and drive sustainable competitive advantage.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain, or a related field (Master’s degree or MBA strongly preferred)
- Minimum of 15 years of experience in Supply Chain, Purchasing, Operations, or a related discipline
- 10+ years of leadership experience
- Extensive experience developing and executing enterprise-level supply chain and sourcing strategies
- Strong financial, commercial, and business acumen with demonstrated success influencing executive-level decisions
- Proven ability to lead complex global negotiations and manage strategic supplier relationships
- Deep understanding of global supply chain operations, risk management, and market dynamics
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with the ability to translate data into business action
- Demonstrated success leading large-scale transformation initiatives and influencing change across complex, matrixed organizations
- Exceptional executive communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage senior leadership and external stakeholders
- Skilled at building high-performing teams, developing talent, and creating an inclusive, high-accountability culture
- Ability to navigate ambiguity, solve complex business challenges, and deliver innovative solutions that drive sustainable competitive advantage.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree or MBA
Responsibilities
- Define and execute the long-term supply chain vision and strategy for the Exteriors commodity portfolio, ensuring alignment with corporate priorities, technology roadmaps, sustainability commitments, and financial objectives.
- Establish and maintain strategic executive-level partnerships with key global suppliers, driving innovation, performance, and mutual growth while ensuring alignment with Ford’s business objectives.
- Lead enterprise risk identification, mitigation, and business continuity planning across tier-1 and sub-tier supply chains, ensuring resilience against geopolitical, capacity, raw material, and market disruptions.
- Champion best-in-class sourcing processes, digital transformation initiatives, and advanced analytics capabilities to improve operational efficiency, decision-making, and supply chain performance.
- Drive total value optimization through strategic sourcing, commercial negotiations, value engineering initiatives, market intelligence, and long-term cost reduction strategies.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing global organization. Build leadership capability, strengthen succession pipelines, and foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning.
- Serve as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to senior leaders across Product Development, Manufacturing, Finance, Quality, and other functions to ensure alignment of supply chain strategies with business priorities.
- Establish key performance indicators, governance frameworks, and business reviews to monitor organizational performance, drive accountability, and ensure achievement of strategic objectives.
Benefits
- Generous PTO
- Retirement plans
- Savings plans
- Stock investment plans
- Incentive compensation
- 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
- Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
