Logistics Analyst

Job Title

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we're all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?

As part of our Manufacturing team, you'll help build the world-class, state-of-the-art smart vehicles we're known for. In our plants around the world, we're constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. You'll get the satisfaction of making great products people use and love.

Responsibilities

What you'll do...

• Lead the development and implementation of Transportation Management System (TMS) modules alongside our IT teams and Lead Logistics Providers (LLP)
• Gather stakeholder requirements, create business cases, and present proposals to management
• Document and improve current business practices across multiple teams within material logistics working cross-functionally, to create process efficiencies and cost saves
• Develop and maintain freight databases, dashboards, and key metrics
• Interface with LLP on connectivity with new in development TMS system; define processes to connect systems for future use
• Create implementation plans and rollout processes with key stakeholders
• Support special projects and requests through data gathering and analysis
• Work remotely, with flexibility to come to the office when needed

Qualifications

You'll have...

• Bachelor's Degree
• 3 or more years of experience in one or more of the following fields: Supply Chain, Logistics, Premium Freight, Manufacturing
• Strong understanding of Material Planning & Logistics systems (TMS or similar systems) and Microsoft (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio

Even better, you may have...

• Demonstrate aptitude to deliver new IT tools to support our technology requirements
• Strong leadership skills to collaborate with plant personnel, staff MP&L, and cross-functional (Purchasing, Lead Logistics Providers, etc.) teams
• Demonstrate ability to produce quality results under time constraints, sometimes in team setting, other times alone
• Strong analytical abilities, coupled with decision-making capability
• Strong problem-solving skills, able to conduct root cause analysis and develop permanent corrective actions

• Experience with Data Analytics tools (Alteryx, QlikSense, Google Cloud Platform, etc.) desirable

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

• Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare 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.

This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status.