Description
Imagine being on the ground floor of something truly extraordinary. At BlueOval Battery Park Michigan, we're not just assembling battery systems; we're leading a transformation. As a key member of our start-up team, you'll have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to launch a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility from the ground up.
You will use your entrepreneurial skills and team mindset to come up with data-driven solutions, build and lead an agile team to deliver the advanced technology that drives the future, create a culture of trust, encourage diversity of thought and foster leadership in others, and be part of the historic transformation of the automotive industry.
In this position, Material Control and Supplier Manufacturing Readiness ensures suppliers are fully prepared to meet the BlueOval Battery Michigan Pack plant's material demands by coordinating end-to-end material planning and logistics from supply base to production. This includes managing inventory accuracy, monitoring material flow, ensuring on-time delivery, and maintaining compliance with safety, transportation, and quality standards.
The role collaborates closely with suppliers, production, and warehouse teams to resolve shortages, optimize inventory, support production forecasting, and drive continuous improvement in material handling and logistics processes, while providing clear status reporting and enabling effective cross-functional communication.
Responsibilities:
- Launch suppliers with material planning and logistics readiness to support BlueOval Battery Michigan Pack plant demand
- Coordinate end-to-end material flow from suppliers to plant, ensuring on-time delivery
- Monitor material movement, inventory levels, and system accuracy
- Collaborate cross-functionally (suppliers, production, warehouse) to ensure smooth operations
- Ensure compliance with safety, transportation, and quality standards
- Identify and resolve material shortages, delays, and discrepancies
- Maintain accurate records and provide regular status reporting to leadership
- Support production planning with material forecasting and alignment to schedules
- Optimize inventory levels and material usage to reduce cost and waste
- Drive continuous improvement in material handling and logistics processes
- Manage communication across procurement, logistics, and manufacturing teams
- Evaluate and coordinate with 3PL providers for efficient transportation solutions
Qualifications:
- 5+ years experience in material control, logistics, or supply chain (3+ years, preferably in manufacturing) and supplier management
- 5+ years experience inventory management systems, ERP tools (e.g., SAP/Oracle), and Microsoft Office
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
- Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, work under pressure, and adapt in a fast-paced environment
Even better, you may have:
- Continuous improvement background (Lean Six Sigma or similar)
- Leadership potential to guide teams or manage external partners
- Familiarity with global logistics and transportation regulations, import and export operations
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!