Global Director, Seating and Safety

Ford•Dearborn, MI

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Ford is experiencing growth and transformation not seen since Henry Ford introduced the Model T. As the company undergoes significant change, the Supply Chain function is transforming to ensure the success and sustainability of the organization and the execution of the Ford + Plan. The Global Director, Seating and Safety will bring a growth mindset to the team, embrace developing our future leaders, nurture the supply base and support business objectives while developing and leading strategic change in a rapidly changing environment. This role will be instrumental in crafting and executing a sourcing strategy including resiliency measures, quality, cost and delivery objectives. We are seeking someone with a strong background in end-to-end Supply Chain operations and who is passionate about leading a global team. This role will be responsible to use data and expertise to quickly assess gaps in the supply chain team’s operations and create strategies to address them. The Global Director, Seating and Safety will be responsible for developing resiliency strategies for commodities impacting the passenger space to drive the Supply Chain transformation in addition to determining the best plan of action for Ford within the value stream map. The Global Director, Seating and Safety will be responsible to set Supply Chain Category Management and Execution vision and strategy in alignment with the Ford+ plan. They will be responsible for the creation and implementation of the strategic plan and objectives which will lower costs, maintain a successful supplier base, and ensure the materials needed to drive Ford’s production goals and the Ford + plan. The successful candidate will be a “builder” with an innovative spirit. They will be required to focus on continuous improvement, failing fast, and being agile where necessary.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with a focus in Business, Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain or similar
Minimum of 15 years of experience in Supply Chain or similar discipline
10+ years leadership experience
Functional supply chain management experience gained through previous leadership in one or more areas of the function
Strong financial and business acumen
Ability to lead complex negotiations and excellent knowledge of contractual terms and conditions
Ability to analyze and synthesize data to inform areas of opportunity
Ability to influence change across all layers of an organization
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to present in both forms with confidence at an executive level.
Skilled at navigating a large, matrixed environment. Team player, adept at building relationships and adapting to a strong culture.
Ability to break down complex issues and implement new and innovative strategies.
Exhibit the Ford OS behaviors of Excellence, Focus and Collaboration and a high level of resilience to function in a complex environment.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement comprehensive global commodity strategies aligned with the company’s overall business goals and objectives.
Maintain Sourcing and Material Costing roadmap, value map and opportunity funnel.
Sourcing with a specific focus on supplier management and contract manufacturing operations, including a deep understanding of supply chain.
Resiliency planning and execution throughout the space.
Set Supply Chain Category Management and Execution vision and strategy in alignment with the Ford+ plan.
Creation and implementation of the strategic plan and objectives which will lower costs, maintain a successful supplier base, and ensure the materials needed to drive Ford’s production goals and the Ford + plan.
Focus on continuous improvement, failing fast, and being agile where necessary.
Use data and expertise to quickly assess gaps in the supply chain team’s operations and create strategies to address them.
Develop resiliency strategies for commodities impacting the passenger space to drive the Supply Chain transformation.
Determine the best plan of action for Ford within the value stream map.
Lead complex negotiations and manage contractual terms and conditions.
Analyze and synthesize data to inform areas of opportunity.
Influence change across all layers of an organization.
Present in both verbal and written forms with confidence at an executive level.
Navigate a large, matrixed environment.
Build relationships and adapt to a strong culture.
Break down complex issues and implement new and innovative strategies.