Follow-Up Analyst

FORD COMPONENT SALES•Dearborn, MI

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About The Position

Ford Component Sales, LLC (FCS), a wholly owned subsidiary of Ford Motor Company, is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Follow-Up Analyst to coordinate materials management activities. Reporting to the Materials Planning & Logistics Supervisor, this role serves as a key link between FCS, major OEM customers, and suppliers. The analyst helps ensure a reliable flow of materials and accurate records so customer requirements are met on time. The position operates in a fast-paced, professional office environment and involves coordinating material flow and availability, managing shipping documentation and receipts, monitoring customer requirements, expediting shipments, and coordinating returns of rejected materials. The role may also support projects requiring leadership skills and other materials management tasks as assigned. Travel between sites or buildings may be required. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available. A bachelor's degree is preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience specifically in Material Planning and Logistics (MP&L).
Demonstrated ability to access and navigate Common Materials Management System version 3 (CMMS3).
Strong verbal and written communication skills for managing relationships with OEM customers and suppliers.
Ability to travel between sites or buildings as required.
Ability to perform standard office-based physical tasks.
Legally authorized to work in the United States; employment eligibility verification is required at hire.
Visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Serve as the single point of contact for customers and suppliers regarding material flow and availability.
Convert Advanced Shipping Notices (ASNs) into supplier receipts and generate customer ASNs by creating and finalizing shippers.
Proactively monitor and ensure customer material requirements are met on time.
Lead shipment-expediting efforts as needed to prevent supply chain disruptions.
Maintain accurate records in materials management systems.
Coordinate and finalize shippers for returns of rejected materials to suppliers.
Support assigned projects requiring leadership skills and perform other materials management tasks as assigned.