Outbound Logistics Network Planner

As the Outbound Logistics Network Planner, you will play a critical role in shaping, optimizing, and executing the delivery network for Ford's finished vehicles across North America. This highly cross-functional role requires a strategic thinker who can seamlessly transition from forecasting long-term logistics costs for new model programs to managing day-to-day carrier relationships and supporting flawless vehicle launches.

Responsibilities:

• Design and optimize new and existing vehicle delivery routes across Ford's North American outbound vehicle network.
• Support carrier negotiations through the issuance of multi-year contracts, obtaining temporary carrier capacity, and navigating long-term strategic partnerships.
• Identify and action opportunities to optimize cost, speed, and network performance within the existing outbound vehicle network.
• Create and implement long-term network strategic initiatives to deliver company objectives.
• Collaborate with and support purchasing through the carrier on-boarding process.
• Develop and maintain strong carrier/supplier working relationships.
• Research and leverage understanding of industry trends and technology advancements in finished vehicle logistics, finding ways to implement these within Ford's vehicle delivery network.
• Forecast outbound logistics cost-per-unit for new model programs.
• Flawlessly launch new model network design including route construction and carrier selection.
• Negotiate and implement plant vehicle handling multi-year contracts (for both unionized & non-unionized carriers/suppliers).
• Support the development / creation of new methods and processes required to transport specialty vehicles (BEV, Performance, etc.).
• Actively engage / support corporate Global Order-to-Delivery redesign efforts (now / near / future).
• Collaborate and work cross functionally with North American Vehicle Logistics Operations, Transportation Purchasing, Finance, Marketing & Sales, Product Development, Manufacturing, and other skill teams as required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• 1+ years of hands-on experience within Supply Chain, Logistics, Premium Freight, or Vehicle Manufacturing operations.