Material Logistics Analyst

Ford • Dearborn, MI

13h • $72,480 - $162,120 • Onsite

About The Position

In this position, you will manage the performance of various logistics providers and/or transportation/warehousing facilities across ocean, rail, and/or truck modes. You will take ownership in driving Cost, Quality, and Speed KPI's, while identifying and implementing efficiency projects. This position will need to interface with various internal and external customers, including Plants, Purchasing and Finance.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1+ years of Supply Chain or Operations Management work experience.
• Strong understanding of MP&L (CMMS, Data Warehouse).
• Experience and strong understanding with Microsoft (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access) systems.
• Ability to create presentations with clear objectives that tailor your content to your audience’s interests, knowledge level and needs.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel as it may be required to the plants, External Warehouses, Provider Sites.
• Weekend work may be required on an exception basis.
• Strong written and oral communication skills: you will be speaking or presenting to Senior Ford Leadership, regularly.
• 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

• Bachelor degree in: Supply Chain or Operations Management, Industrial Engineering or other applicable degrees.
• Ability to positively influence change.
• Ability to handle complexity and multi-tasking.
• Ability to work with cross-functional groups to resolve concerns.
• Strong organizational skills required.
• Ability to make decisions and work independently.
• Ability to work with cross-functional groups (internal / external to the company).
• Proficiency in Big Data Mining Tools (i.e. Alteryx, Python, R, etc).
• Strong supply chain or Plant Experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop material freight strategies with cross-functional team
• Collaborate with external providers in monitoring carrier/supplier shipping schedules
• Identify, manage, and implement cost savings and continuous improvement projects (e.g., sourcing changes, density/cube optimization, routing improvements) with external service providers
• Conduct regular performance and cost review meetings with service providers/Lead Logistics Provider(s) to maintain optimal performance
• Create, monitor, and manage Purchase Order Requisitions for external service providers
• Develop total landed cost decisions
• Develop reporting effectively and automatically track supplier/provider performance to key metrics (e.g., cube, planned-to-actual, cost, quality)
• Determine appropriate business analysis as key input for the decision-making process
• Monitor supplier/carrier delivery performance, root cause issues, and drive improvement
• Provide appropriate training for suppliers and service providers
• Implement freight efficiencies to achieve assigned plants calendarized and annualized cost targets
• Develop logistics/commodity strategies in partnership with the Transportation/Logistics Purchasing Organization
• Develop equipment and routing specifications to support Request for Quote (RFQ) processes with Purchasing
• Publish shipping instructions and manage daily changes, including responding to operating plan changes
• Support Purchasing in helping carriers/providers react to network changes at least cost
• Audit/dispute logistics provider billing discrepancies, including accessorial charges (e.g., TONU, detention/demurrage) and expedite requests such as pull-aheads
• Interface with Plant/Site Group Managers and MP&L (or equivalent) teams to resolve logistics issues between plants, suppliers, and carriers/providers
• Execute long-term/forward-model logistics plans in conjunction with providers and affected plant(s)
• Support new product/program launches with zero production losses due to logistics failures
• Use data and performance metrics to develop standards and strategies (by origin/lane) for inventory or transit float, transportation, and routing methods to reduce overall cost — including premium freight and accessorial costs
• Leverage technology and data tools (e.g., telematics, data warehouse reporting) to reduce premium freight and accessorial costs
• Track and expedite critical/backordered parts, proactively coordinating with suppliers and carriers to prevent production line-down situations.
• Evaluate and approve expedited shipping methods (air charters, fast boats, port deviations) based on cost, urgency, and production impact.

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare 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
• Education Level: High school or GED