Team Manager-Supply Chain

Ford•Ypsilanti, MI

About The Position

People Leadership & Development: Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of salaried supply chain professionals and hourly personnel, fostering a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous learning. Dual-Commodity Strategy: Oversee the integrated supply chain strategy for both Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) and Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) components, ensuring seamless support for diverse vehicle programs. Inventory Optimization: Manage and optimize multi-million dollar inventory levels for both ICE and Battery commodities to balance working capital requirements with 100% production uptime. Supplier Relationship Management: Act as the primary plant liaison for a global supplier base, managing performance, conducting risk assessments, and resolving critical shortages before they impact the line. Production Scheduling & MRP: Direct the Material Requirements Planning (MRP) process to ensure accurate forecasting and scheduling in alignment with Ford's Global Production Programming. Logistics & Freight Management: Optimize inbound and outbound logistics flows, working to reduce premium freight costs while maintaining strict delivery windows for downstream assembly plants. New Program Launch Management: Lead the supply chain readiness for upcoming battery and powertrain program launches, ensuring all parts meet quality and timing milestones. Budget & Cost Control: Develop and manage the departmental budget, driving Year-Over-Year (YoY) cost reductions through waste elimination and process improvements. Lean Material Flow: Implement and sustain lean manufacturing principles (PFEP - Plan for Every Part) to improve warehouse density and line-side delivery efficiency. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Production, Quality, and Engineering departments to address technical changes or quality spills that require immediate supply chain pivots. Change Management: Lead the transition of floor space and material handling equipment as the plant shifts capacity from legacy ICE components to increasing battery assembly volumes. Data Analytics & Reporting: Utilize Ford's internal systems (such as CMMS or SAP) to provide real-time data visualization and reporting on supply chain health to plant leadership. Established and active employee resource groups

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent
5+ years of experience in supply chain, logistics, or manufacturing operations
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, or Engineering
Production System, Synchronous Material Flow, and lean manufacturing knowledge and experience for material replenishment desired
Previous plant experience is desired
Knowledge of CMMS, TWOs, SMART, CPARs, SFR, OSHIM, is a benefit
Having a long-term interest in Material Planning and Logistics career desired

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of salaried supply chain professionals and hourly personnel, fostering a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous learning.
Oversee the integrated supply chain strategy for both Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) and Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) components, ensuring seamless support for diverse vehicle programs.
Manage and optimize multi-million dollar inventory levels for both ICE and Battery commodities to balance working capital requirements with 100% production uptime.
Act as the primary plant liaison for a global supplier base, managing performance, conducting risk assessments, and resolving critical shortages before they impact the line.
Direct the Material Requirements Planning (MRP) process to ensure accurate forecasting and scheduling in alignment with Ford's Global Production Programming.
Optimize inbound and outbound logistics flows, working to reduce premium freight costs while maintaining strict delivery windows for downstream assembly plants.
Lead the supply chain readiness for upcoming battery and powertrain program launches, ensuring all parts meet quality and timing milestones.
Develop and manage the departmental budget, driving Year-Over-Year (YoY) cost reductions through waste elimination and process improvements.
Implement and sustain lean manufacturing principles (PFEP - Plan for Every Part) to improve warehouse density and line-side delivery efficiency.
Partner closely with Production, Quality, and Engineering departments to address technical changes or quality spills that require immediate supply chain pivots.
Lead the transition of floor space and material handling equipment as the plant shifts capacity from legacy ICE components to increasing battery assembly volumes.
Utilize Ford's internal systems (such as CMMS or SAP) to provide real-time data visualization and reporting on supply chain health to plant leadership.