Regional Inventory Analyst

Inventory Control PositionInventory Control disciplines are essential to manage the financial and operational risks to Ford Motor Company.Support financial and quantitative control/accuracy of inventory by following the directives expressed in the Financial Manual (FM) and guidelines outlined in the Production Inventory Guidelines. Monitor and drive Inventory Control principles to ensure oversight procedures are in place to drive inventory control and compliance.ResponsibilitiesWhat you'll do...Support financial and quantitative control/accuracy of inventory by following the directives expressed in the Financial Manual (FM) and guidelines outlined in the Production Inventory GuidelinesMonitor the Items in the Production Inventory Guidelines to ensure oversight procedures are in place to drive inventory controlHighlight and identify action plans to address potential non-compliant inventory issues. Support implementation of action plans and drive to completion.Ensure 401 Scorecard metrics are maintained and measured. Focus attention on potential inventory accuracy issues and trends to identify root cause and implement corrective actionsDocument Production Inventory Scorecard Open Gaps: Update analyst/plant specific SharePoint folder with scorecard line-item status and identify open concerns.Document corrective actions and timing for closure on Yellow & Red score card Issues each month.Monitor status of corrective action plans to ensure timely closure.Report plant MCRP and Inventory control issues up to senior leadershipSupport MCRP documentation and testing to ensure annual testing is performed and controls are operating effectively.Facilitate/lead 210 Monthly Internal Control Meeting/Inventory Meeting and 401 Cycle Review Meeting: Ensure OCM awareness and engagement to drive plant internal controlsLead discussions and motivate management to address inventory issues and provide corrective actions.Identify Inventory reduction opportunities/efficiencies at respective plantsAssist plants to execute flawless launch/balance out – support implementation and execution of balance out preparation actions and launch activitiesEnsure plant record integrity for production and bailment parts by maintaining negative balances and overseeing the processing of accurate & timely inventory transactionsSupport all GAO/PWC audits as requiredProvide all operational support for Bailments and ensure processes are maintained controlled as an extension of the Manufacturing plant: Maintenance of setups, training, securityWork with Bailee to ensure the correct float elements are established in CMMSMaintain documentation required to support Freight Claims and Supplier/Carrier discrepancies for bailed partsEnsure adherence of the cycle program/engineering change/scrap & reject process at the baileeSupport new model activities for bailed partsSupport CMMS inventory transactions/corrections required for bailed partsReport out on Bailment activities at Plant Inventory MeetingsEnsure Bailment activities adhere to MCRP GuidelinesEnsure the supplier plant supports Ford standards/ regulationsYou 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 coverageFlexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare and moreFamily building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and moreVehicle discount program for employees and family members, and management leasesTuition assistanceEstablished and active employee resource groupsPaid time off for individual and team community serviceA generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year's DayPaid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $84,480-141,360.This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $96,720-162,120.Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.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. 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. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io.#LI-Hybrid#LI-CA1QualificationsYou'll have...Functional understanding of CMMS Inventory transactions and inventory business practices and supporting systems.Strong leadership behaviors, with a systemic process oriented mindset.Strong analytical and problem solving skillsExcellent communication skills, ability to lead cross-functional teamsStrong CMMS3 knowledge,Experience with CMMS3 Data/Datamart or other Data Analytical ToolsJob InfoJob Identification 70200Job Category ManufacturingPosting Date 10/21/2026, 05:08 PMApply Before 10/30/2026, 12:00 AMDegree Level High School Graduate or equivalentJob Schedule Full timeLocations 8121 E US Highway 69, Claycomo, MO, 64119, US (Hybrid)Preferred Degree Bachelor of Arts