Third Party Logistics and Warehouse Specialist, BlueOval Battery Park Michigan

Ford • Marshall, MI

11h • Onsite

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.

Ford’s legacy of innovation is about to reach new heights. Imagine being on the ground floor of something truly extraordinary. At BlueOval Battery Park Michigan, we’re not just assembling battery systems; we’re leading a transformation. As a key member of our start-up team, you’ll have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to launch a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility from the ground up. Imagine: you, at the forefront of the electrification movement, helping to bring the next generation of vehicles to driveways, job sites and highways everywhere.
At BlueOval Battery Park Michigan, you will...
• use your entrepreneurial skills and team mindset to come up with data-driven solutions
• build and lead an agile team to deliver the advanced technology that drives the future
• create a culture of trust, encourage diversity of thought and foster leadership in others
• be part of the historic transformation of the automotive industry.
In this position...
The role is responsible for end‑to-end material flow operations, including developing efficient warehousing and storage strategies, planning materials to support uninterrupted production, and ensuring smooth introduction of new parts. It oversees distribution planning and logistics optimization to improve delivery efficiency and reduce costs, while managing warehouse operations to maintain strong 5S discipline, clear site identification, and full accuracy between physical inventory and system records. The position also safeguards customer delivery performance by preventing shipment errors, ensures data integrity by identifying and correcting SAP discrepancies, and drives continuous improvement through Kaizen initiatives to enhance overall material handling effectiveness.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• 5+ years of working experience in a warehouse operations, supply chain, or international logisitcs position within a manufacturing plant.
• Ability to work any shift as well as rotating shifts and weekends.
• 1+ years of utilizing Lean Manufacturing principles, constraint management principles, logistics planning and, management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook).
• Familiar with ERP system background logic (SAP, MES, LES, etc.) structure.
• Leadership & Ford OS Behaviors: Successful candidate must be able to demonstrate leadership in Ford OS behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skills.
• Problem-Solving & Conflict Management: Strong problem-solving skills to address complex logistical challenges and effective conflict management capabilities.
• Organizational & Administrative Skills: Strong organizational and administrative skills to manage complex planning, inventory, and documentation requirements.
• Autonomy & Initiative: Ability to work independently with limited supervision, taking initiative to drive improvements and resolve issues.

Nice To Haves

• MP&L (Material Planning & Logistics) experience preferred.
• At least 3 years of experience in system audits (e.g., process, inventory, safety).

Responsibilities

• Warehousing & Storage Strategy:
• Establish a reasonable and efficient storage mechanism to ensure the effective warehousing of parts/products.
• Manage warehouse integrity and safety protocols.
• Material Planning & Production Support:
• Plan according to the material requirements of the production line to ensure seamless supply.
• Ensure flawless introduction of new parts to production through proactive planning and cross-functional communication.
• Distribution & Logistics Optimization:
• Determine the distribution mechanism according to the plan; optimize and improve distribution efficiency.
• Focus on warehouse delivery and cost optimization.
• Warehouse Operations & Inventory Management:
• Oversee warehouse management, ensuring 5S standards and site identification meet requirements.
• Maintain 100% accuracy in accounts (consistency between physical and system inventory) and document management targets.
• Customer Delivery & Satisfaction:
• Manage customer delivery processes, ensuring accurate delivery as required, and preventing external customer complaints caused by wrong delivery.
• Data Management & System Integrity:
• Identify data gaps in SAP (e.g., missed production counts, incorrect inventory) and take prompt corrective actions.
• Continuous Improvement:
• Develop and execute Kaizen (continuous improvement) projects to enhance material handling operations.

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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees