Supply Chain Programs Analyst managing sourcing and supplier negotiations for Ford's electric vehicle projects. Working with cross-functional teams to achieve optimal product delivery.
Responsibilities
Manage the work plan rollup of program Commodity Planning, Sourcing, Supplier Quotation, and Negotiated Quote processes supporting To4.
Align with the cross-functional team (program, finance, cost estimating) on surrogate and control model selection.
Coordinate assumption inputs from PD and the achievement of sourcing work plans.
Coordinate commodity selection and the achievement of program target Process.
Consolidate the rollup of target setting status aligned with program requirements using commodity waterfalls.
Compile and update the initial Sourcing Tracker/SWT (Sourcing WorkPlan Tool).
Achieve cross-functional alignment and deliver sourcing to meet Supplier Engineering On-Board Dates (SEOBD) – coordinate Supplier Involvement Requests (SIR) requirements as needed.
Ensure the on-time completion of ESOW with PMTs to support sourcing.
Attend (with PD Program Management) Sourcing PAT (Program Activity Team) and cascade status and help required to the Supply Chain Team.
Coordinate input from the Supply Chain Team and Finance to support program financial requirements.
Coordinate program localization requirements and program changes that could require significant capital investment.
Support the Supply Chain Strategy on pre-program planning.
Coordinate Supply Chain support required for program manufacturing cost studies, ILVS/sequencing studies, and make vs. buy studies.
Coordinate the overall rollup of purchase order and tool order placement. Cascade and coordinate help needed with the Supply Chain.
Represent the Supply Chain in NML forums and coordinate help needed with the Supply Chain, working together with operational buyers in SCBS India.
Communicate program timing, status, and requirements to the Supply Chain and Site STA. Establish and communicate Supply Chain resource deployment priorities to support program requirements.
Be the overall PoV owner for the Supply Chain on the program - prepare program status reports to support program status reviews. Provide Supply Chain input into GPDS Integrator, corporate BPR, and OESAR on program status at all milestones.
Establish and maintain strong cross-functional relationships through demonstrated Ford OS behaviors.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Supply Chain, Business, Engineering).
Advanced English language skills.
Commercial business acumen.
Knowledge of Ford Systems and Processes is preferred.
Strong communication, interpersonal, and team-building skills.
Cross-functional collaboration and influence skills.
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