Electrification Material Logistics Manager

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.

In this position.

This position will design and implement robust / cost efficient inbound material logistics network servicing domestic and international suppliers. The person will deliver for the new model program efforts ensuring facilities and cost reduction plans.

• Required Travel: 60% of time is initially expected in-person in Irvine CA

• This job is posted as remote unless the selected candidates live within 50 miles of Dearborn MI, then it may require hybrid onsite schedule, up to 60% of the time. "

What you'll do.

• Identify and drive implementation of current and forward model freight savings ideas to contribute to NAML cost efficiency roadmap- support achievement of $XXXM NAML 20XX Cost Reduction Task.

• Develop touch free material handling movement thru automation.

• Develop scenarios to optimize now, near, and far network plans. Optimal mode and facility locations.

• Develop and implement network optimization modeling process.

• Develop forward looking model incorporating planned forward model actions.

• Develop Cross-Vehicle line and cross mode strategic network opportunities.

• Ensure capacity containment of our border crossings.

• Align all financial reports with the Freight Accrual Dashboard.

• Achieve $X-XXM of roadmap efficiencies annually.

• Calibrate model to actual cost (normal all models + premium+overhead costs). Demonstrate how the network physicals are changing from now til 2+yrs out - proactively optimize network 2yrs out.

• Define Coupa model for programs past .

• Develop an automated support for managing all aspects of warehouse operations from receiving, storing goods, picking and shipping items.

• Champion / Drive Total Landed Cost Decisions.

• Drive projects that improve efficiency, and/or improve input/output accuracy.

• Complete/drive projects that improve processes, standardization, and communication with NAML partners (MFE, Penske, MBO, Program Management, Purchasing, etc. )

• Develop and analyze various material logistics reports and metrics.

You'll have.

• Bachelors Degree

• Demonstrate aptitude to deliver new IT tools to support our technology requirements

• Demonstrate ability to produce quality results under time constraints, sometimes in team setting, other times alone.

• Ability to produce forecasted costing, analyze costing, and teach others the physical drivers of the cost elements.

• Operational familiarity with database manipulation utilizing MS Excel, MS Access, etc.

• Operational familiarity with RPA creation & GDIA tools- experience with Alteryx, Tableau, QlikView, etc.

• Computer skills: CMMS, SAP, PFEP-Pro new model and current model data management system, MS Office package (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access).

• Motivated to plan aggressively, accept challenges, take responsibility for assignments, and deliver objectives on time

• Effective verbal and written communication, presentation, and meeting skills. Positive attitude

• Project management skills - create and maintain open issue lists, master schedules, lead cross functional teams, issue resolution, financial tracking and management of program fund spending and equipment procurement.

• Willing to do what it takes to get the job done. Desire to learn. Problem solving and time management skills. Proactive issue identification and resolution. Deliver results on time and with high quality.

• Strong leadership skills to interface with plant personnel; staff MP&L (MFE, SCM, etc. ) and cross-functional (Purchasing, Lead Logistics Providers, etc. ) teams.

• Innovative problem solving. Develop work plans with timing. Conduct thorough analysis.

• Team player and willing to take a leadership role.

• Required Travel: 60% of time is initially expected in-person in Irvine CA

• This job is posted as remote unless the selected candidates live within 50 miles of Dearborn MI, then it may require hybrid onsite schedule, up to 60% of the time. "

Even better, you may have.

• Masters Degree

• Practical working knowledge of Ford production part number & naming nomenclature, manufacturing, and assembly plant processes.

• Demonstrated: "One Ford" Behaviors'

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.

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This position is a leadership level 5.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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