Description
As part of our team development strategy and commitment to remaining a best-in-class organization, Supply Chain is seeking to attract and develop new talent from fields such as business administration, international relations, and industrial engineering.
Through an accelerated training program and active participation in daily operations, we aim to prepare and develop new team members with whom we hope to continue achieving our organizational goals.
Our program, the Ford Supply Chain Academy, offers recent college graduates and early-career professionals in-depth practical experience and unparalleled networking opportunities. Participants will connect with leadership, collaborate with professionals across various business units, and gain insight into full-time opportunities at Ford.
Program Highlights:
- Gain hands-on experience in diverse areas of our supply chain, including procurement, logistics, and supplier performance management.
- Enhance your skills in data analysis, process improvement, risk mitigation, negotiation, and communication.
- Build strong relationships with cross-functional teams and Ford leadership.
- This program serves as a launchpad for a successful career at Ford.
Responsibilities
The Supply Chain Academy program seeks enthusiastic individuals to join our Supplier Technical Assist (STA) team. As an STA team member, you will be involved in managing production suppliers across the region.
Key Responsibilities:
- Evaluate supplier production capacity, material quality, delivery reliability, and financial stability using analytical and evaluation tools reflected in key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Track part quality, on-time delivery, and material costs, which may involve on-site audits at supplier facilities. Up to 40% of time traveling to domestic suppliers' locations.
- Support suppliers in improving their processes and capabilities to increase efficiency and quality, which may include knowledge sharing and investment in new technologies.
- Develop and execute supply base and commodity strategies.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve common objectives (cost, timing, quality).
- Conduct data analysis to inform business decisions and track price changes throughout program lifecycles.
- Support lead sourcing processes to secure best-in-class value, a diverse supplier base, and strong supplier relationships.
Qualifications
- Recent college graduate or early-career professional with an engineering background.
- Maximum two years of experience.
- Genuine interest in supply chain/manufacturing process/problem solving.
- Full professional proficiency in English (oral, reading, writing, and listening).
- Strong leadership and communication skills.
- Negotiation skills are a plus.
- Self-motivated/independent/resourceful.
- Willing to learn.
- Analytical skills (data-driven and capable of analyzing multiple scenarios).
- Extra academic achievements are a must (we are looking for examples of leadership and collaboration skills).
- Leader in student organizations.
- Above and beyond activities of any academic program or volunteering.
- Innovation and/or disruption projects.
Availability
- Travel up to 40% in domestic areas in STA, SOT on a time-to-time basis.
- Ability to lead problem-solving activities and manage resolution targets.
- Ability to handle multiple time-sensitive and urgent matters.