Supplier Launch Readiness Analyst

As part of Ford's Forward Model Launch Team, you'll help build smart vehicles and contribute to the company's transformation in the Supply Chain space.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure effective communication and cooperation.
• Lead training for suppliers in various geographic locations on Ford's new ERP system SAP (MM Module).
• Monitor and analyze supplier performance data to identify areas for improvement.
• Conduct Launch Readiness reviews / audits with suppliers for new model programs.
• Clear documentation of findings & analysis in Super G Ford Supplier readiness system.
• Lead evaluation of suppliers for Ford Plants' Capacity Uplifts & Shift additions.
• Rate supplier's readiness for each program and ensure 100% audits are completed 30 days prior to MP1.
• Perform risk analysis and act on findings within the Technical Teams and Forums for new, critical, or greenfield/brownfield suppliers.
• Collaborate with STA / Purchasing to ensure supplier noncompliance issues pertaining to launch readiness are escalated on time & resolved.
• Provide onsite MP&L support, assistance, education, and training for distressed suppliers.
• Root cause analysis in super G to understand and work with suppliers to improve delivery performance.
• Act as MP&L lead for Ford supplier engagement teams.
• Support current production in emergency situations with onsite reviews and/or extended onsite MP&L support.
• Travel to suppliers & plant locations.
• Collaborate with Purchasing on Sourcing/Resourcing Actions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering / Supply Chain Management or Business Administration. Master's degree preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in OEM or Tier1 company, preferably in the automotive industry.
• Knowledge and deep understanding of Supply Chain Management software SAP – MM Module.
• Strong knowledge in Ford MP&L (Supply Chain) systems like CMMS, Super G, GCP, MCPV.
• Experience in new supplier evaluation and supplier development.
• Supplier Delivery Performance (KPI) monitoring and improvement.
• Critical/Constraint Supplier Management.
• Proven track record in supply chain operations.
• Well-versed with MS Office Tools (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Experience in Large Data Handling/Management.

COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

• Strong data analytical skills to gather data from multiple sources to identify root causes, trends & insights and recommend operational improvements on Supplier Delivery Performance.
• Strong storytelling capabilities with data to enable data-driven decision-making benefiting the organization.