Regional Inventory Analyst - Chicago Area
About The Position
We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves? What you'll do... Inventory Control disciplines are essential to manage the financial and operational risks to Ford Motor Company. Support financial and quantitative control/accuracy of inventory by following the directives expressed in the Financial Manual (FM) and guidelines outlined in the Production Inventory Guidelines. Monitor and drive Inventory Control principles to ensure oversight procedures are in place to drive inventory control and compliance.
Requirements
- Highschool or GED
- 3-5 years of experience in Inventory using SAP
- Functional understanding of CMMS Inventory transactions and inventory business practices and supporting systems.
- Strong leadership behaviors, with a systemic process oriented mindset.
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Excellent communication skills, ability to lead cross-functional teams
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s Degree in Material Flow Engineering, related degree; or foreign equivalency degree, or a combination of equivalent experience and education.
- Experience with CMMS3 Data/Datamart or other Data Analytical Tools
- Strong supply chain, supplier performance and/or plant experience preferred
- Strong CMMS3 knowledge
Responsibilities
- Support financial and quantitative control/accuracy of inventory by following the directives expressed in the Financial Manual (FM) and guidelines outlined in the Production Inventory Guidelines
- Monitor the Items in the Production Inventory Guidelines to ensure oversight procedures are in place to drive inventory control
- Highlight and identify action plans to address potential non-compliant inventory issues. Support implementation of action plans and drive to completion.
- Ensure 401 Scorecard metrics are maintained and measured. Focus attention on potential inventory accuracy issues and trends to identify root cause and implement corrective actions
- Document Production Inventory Scorecard Open Gaps:
- Update analyst/plant specific SharePoint folder with scorecard line-item status and identify open concerns.
- Document corrective actions and timing for closure on Yellow & Red score card Issues each month.
- Monitor status of corrective action plans to ensure timely closure.
- Report plant MCRP and Inventory control issues up to senior leadership
- Support MCRP documentation and testing to ensure annual testing is performed and controls are operating effectively.
- Facilitate/lead 210 Monthly Internal Control Meeting/Inventory Meeting and 401 Cycle Review Meeting:
- Ensure OCM awareness and engagement to drive plant internal controls
- Lead discussions and motivate management to address inventory issues and provide corrective actions.
- Identify Inventory reduction opportunities/efficiencies at respective plants
- Assist plants to execute flawless launch/balance out – support implementation and execution of balance out preparation actions and launch activities
- Ensure plant record integrity for production and bailment parts by maintaining negative balances and overseeing the processing of accurate & timely inventory transactions
- Support all GAO/PWC audits as required
Benefits
- 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 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
