Senior Releasing Analyst

Ford • Livonia, MI

33d

About The Position

The Senior Releasing Analyst is responsible for managing the interface between our supply base and the various Parts Supply and Logistics (PS&L)/Supply Chain Management (SCM) systems (SAP/SNC, MMP, SDS, Super-G), ensuring our suppliers adhere to our established processes and ship to the schedules provided. Supervise a Demand Analyst and two Third Party Logistics providers who interface with our suppliers on issues such as behind schedule, backorders, Super-G performance, and Vehicles Off-Road Escalate Supplier Performance for all suppliers in the assigned department as needed Hold reoccurring meetings with high VOR/backorder/behind schedule/poor performing suppliers to obtain promise ship dates at the part level and drive overall supplier improvement and development Identify and implement opportunities for process improvement through data analysis Ensure MCRP compliance via annual audits and certification Escalate supplier issues cross-functionally (e.g. Production/Service Purchasing, Product Analysis, Quality, Engineering, Material Planning & Logistics, etc.) Support Sales & Marketing, CX (Customer Experience) initiatives, and other FCSD Transformation projects while working with Ford/Lincoln dealers, as required Established and active employee resource groups

Requirements

• Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
• 3+ years of supply chain, purchasing or related experience
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Ability to work with large cross-functional teams and remotely supervise
• Strong organizational and administrative skills with the ability to multi-task
• Strong problem-solving and conflict management skills
• Outstanding interpersonal, team building, and communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain
• 1+ years of project management experience
• Knowledge of PS&L systems, primarily SAP SCM
• Working knowledge of 8-D process

Responsibilities

• Managing the interface between our supply base and the various Parts Supply and Logistics (PS&L)/Supply Chain Management (SCM) systems (SAP/SNC, MMP, SDS, Super-G)
• Ensuring suppliers adhere to established processes and ship to provided schedules
• Supervising a Demand Analyst and two Third Party Logistics providers
• Escalating Supplier Performance for all suppliers in the assigned department as needed
• Holding reoccurring meetings with high VOR/backorder/behind schedule/poor performing suppliers to obtain promise ship dates at the part level and drive overall supplier improvement and development
• Identifying and implementing opportunities for process improvement through data analysis
• Ensuring MCRP compliance via annual audits and certification
• Escalating supplier issues cross-functionally
• Supporting Sales & Marketing, CX (Customer Experience) initiatives, and other FCSD Transformation projects while working with Ford/Lincoln dealers, as required

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees