Vehicle Logistics Analyst

Ford Motor • Dearborn, MI

1d • 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. What you'll do... As a NAVL Operations Analyst, you will play a critical role within Ford’s Material Planning & Logistics (MP&L) organization. You will be responsible for overseeing and optimizing the vehicle distribution network, ensuring vehicles are efficiently transported from destination rail ramps to their final destinations. This role requires a strategic thinker who can manage daily logistics operations, collaborate with third-party service providers, analyze logistics data to drive continuous improvement, and manage costs. You will act as a key liaison between carrier partners, yard operators, and internal Ford business units to ensure our vehicles reach customers safely and on schedule.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree in Supply Chain, logistics, Material Planning or related degree; or a combination of equivalent experience and education.
• 2 plus years of experience in Logistics Experience: Proven experience in Material Planning & Logistics (MP&L) or supply chain operations.
• 2 plus years of experience Manufacturing/Plant Awareness: A solid understanding of plant operations and automotive manufacturing workflows.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence and ability to regularly present operational updates and strategies to Senior Leadership.
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills, with a proven ability to make independent decisions, handle complexity, and resolve issues in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to positively influence change and work collaboratively across cross-functional teams.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

• 4 plus years of experience in Logistics Experience: Proven experience in Material Planning & Logistics (MP&L) or supply chain operations.
• 4 plus years of experience Manufacturing/Plant Awareness: A solid understanding of plant operations and automotive manufacturing workflows.
• Experience using Power BI, data mining, or other analytics tools to build dashboards and interpret complex datasets.
• Prior experience managing third-party logistics (3PL) providers, yard operations, or carrier contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations and vehicle movement across multiple US destination rail ramps to ensure shipping schedules align with distribution plans.
• Partner with yard operators and car haul carriers to develop and execute daily lift plans, keeping ramp inventories strictly below standard targets.
• Monitor daily vehicle dwell times for all VINs at assigned ramps; proactively identify bottlenecks and implement corrective actions to keep dwell times below target.
• Reconcile inventory flow issues and resolve vehicle aging concerns at the ramps.
• Monitor carrier performance against contractual agreements, driving accountability and escalating non-performing carriers to Transportation Purchasing when necessary.
• Manage and enforce the 10-day chargeback process for carriers aligned with updated contract terms.
• Manage expenditures to reduce premium freight spending and ensure budget compliance.
• Lead or support individual and team-based Cost Savings Projects.
• Analyze transit data using Freight Verify and other logistics platforms to identify network bottlenecks, reduce Time In Transit (TIT), and drive network efficiencies.
• Develop, maintain, and utilize tracking metrics and analytical tools to monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and support data-driven decision-making.
• Serve as a primary point of contact and support requests for key business units, including Ford Pro, Lincoln, Model E, and Ford Blue.
• Collaborate with internal Ford departments (FCSD, Sales & Marketing, Finance, and Assembly Plants) as well as external industry groups (other OEMs, AIAG) to resolve logistics challenges.

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