Regional Transportation Manager & Logistics Cost Analyst

Ford • Allen Park, MI

2d • $72,480 - $162,120 • Hybrid

About The Position

We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

As part of our Manufacturing team, you’ll help build the world-class, state-of-the-art smart vehicles we're known for. In our plants around the world, we’re constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. You'll get the satisfaction of making great products people use and love.
In this position...
The Regional Transportation Manager & North America Inbound Network Design and Cost Analyst (Efficiencies, MCC, Warehousing, New Model, MFE, PF) role presents an exciting opportunity to take on a role in a critical area in our current Supply Chain climate. Apply your MP&L and Supply Chain knowledge to drive Cost and Efficiency to our Transportation Network.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1+ years of experience with CMMS3 Data/Datamart/Alteryx or other Data Analytical Tools
• 1+ years experience working in an MP&L environment, using systems like CMMS, Data Warehouse and Microsoft (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access)
• Travel maybe be required to the plants, External Warehouses, Provider Sites, around 15%. Weekend work may be required on an exception basis.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Strong supply chain and Plant Experience Preferred.
• Experience leading and implementing significant cost-saving initiatives highly preferred

Responsibilities

• Implement freight efficiencies to achieve the assigned plants calendarized and annualized targets.
• Develop logistics commodity strategies with Transportation Purchasing Organization.
• Develop equipment & routing specs for Request for Quote with Transportation Purchasing.
• Publish supplier shipping instructions, daily change management; including responding to operating plan changes.
• Support TPO in helping carriers react to changes at least cost
• Manage inbound freight cost by identifying and implementing improvements and tracking physicals.
• Identify cost savings through sourcing changes and density changes.
• Cube Utilization metrics, Planned to Actual metrics
• Audit and dispute logistics provider billing discrepancies.
• Review & Approve TONU, Approve Plant Requested pull-aheads, etc…
• Interface with Plant Group Managers and MP&L Managers to manage logistics related issues between plants, suppliers and carriers.
• MEL Meeting & metrics, Cost Reviews (with LLP Logistics Analyst)
• Demurrage/detention tracking and adjudication for Intermodal.
• Monitoring Cube Utilization, Brokering, Add/Cancel metrics, Rack Return-to-plan
• Execute Forward Model Logistics plans in conjunction with the LLP and affected plant(s).
• Interface with Lead Logistics Provider to ensure quality and timely delivery of services.
• Monitor via weekly Plant Launch call
• Support reductions in LLP Management fee. This also includes managing changes in LLP staffing to support shift, complexity and volume changes.
• Support reduction in premium freight cost by ensuring proper float levels of in plant inventory.
• Create 5% year over year save on long term purchase order agreements.
• Achieve a reduction in brokering for key carriers utilizing Data Warehouse reports and detailed brokering & book of business reviews.
• Maintain or improve 5.8 sigma rating for overall quality performance level for production disruptions.
• Support new product launches in with zero production losses due to logistics failures.
• Use Data and Performance Metrics to Develop Standards and Strategies based on Origin for float, transportation, and method of origin to reduce overall Transportation Cost including TONU, Detention/Demurrage Cost and Premium Freight.
• Develop Standards and Strategies to Create a “Plan for Every Part” based on Transportation Flow including Routing, Float and Shipping Standards.
• Interface with TPO on contracts for Transportation Provider Contracts.
• Drive Optimal Window Times to the plants and Penske PLC teams to drive Optimal Window Times and Transportation Flow into our Plants.
• Use our Pull Ahead Tools to Drive Improved KPIs for Cube and Rack Utilization.
• Align our Cost to Production to Schedule and find creative ways to lessen the impact to our Transportation Network.
• Lead efforts to use Telematics to help reduce our costs in Premium Freight and Accessorial Costs.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees