Freight and Logistics Specialist

FORD COMPONENT SALES•Dearborn, MI

1h•$57,000 - $67,000

About The Position

Ford Component Sales, LLC (FCS), a wholly owned subsidiary of Ford Motor Company, is seeking an analytical, detail-oriented, and collaborative Freight & Logistics Specialist. The role coordinates freight movements, tracks carrier performance, and resolves customs and delivery issues across supply chain networks. It evaluates freight spend, determines appropriate service levels across business lines, and manages carrier relationships to support cost-effective, timely component distribution.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, business administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and direct operational experience.
1 to 3 years of professional experience in logistics management, transportation analysis, or supply chain operations.

Nice To Haves

3 or more years of experience managing carrier relationships, analyzing freight spend, and working with transportation management systems.

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain long-term carrier relationships through performance communications, business reviews, operational meetings, system profile maintenance, and cross-functional alignment to ensure adherence to routing guides.
Coordinate carrier shipment tracking and visibility tools to identify delays proactively, mitigate supply disruptions, and resolve operational transportation bottlenecks.
Analyze and verify transportation invoices, approve or dispute them, and monitor and control premium freight requests to ensure cost controls and service-level compliance.
Design, implement, and monitor transportation tracking reports and carrier scorecards measuring on-time delivery, damage rates, and service failures to identify operational trends.
Track and report Quality Operating System (QOS) metrics and supply chain key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive continuous functional improvement.
Perform other duties as assigned.