# Supply Chain Program Manager

**Company**: Ford Motor Company
**Location**: Dearborn, MI
**Work arrangement**: hybrid
**Experience**: senior
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: $115,500-$218,100
**Category**: Operations
**Industry**: Automotive
**Wikidata**: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q44294

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## Description

We are seeking a motivated Supply Chain Program Manager to lead a team supporting Ford's vehicle programs. This role drives sourcing execution, cost performance, launch readiness, regulatory compliance, and cross-functional coordination to ensure successful program delivery.

As a member of the Supply Chain Program Team, you will lead a team of Supply Chain Program Buyers and collaborate with Product Development, Manufacturing, Finance, MP&L, Planning, and Purchasing organizations to achieve program timing, cost, and quality objectives.

You will have the opportunity to lead critical vehicle program activities, develop talent, build cross-functional partnerships, and contribute to the successful launch of Ford's future products while advancing your leadership career within a global organization.

**Responsibilities:**

- Lead and develop a team of Supply Chain Program Buyers responsible for supporting vehicle program sourcing activities.

- Drive sourcing execution to support program timing, cost, quality, and launch readiness objectives.

- Monitor program deliverables and proactively identify, escalate, and resolve issues impacting program performance.

- Support competitive material cost delivery through collaboration with commodity teams and suppliers.

- Lead program reviews and provide updates on sourcing status, risks, opportunities, and key milestones.

- Conduct program analyses and assessments, including localization studies, sourcing evaluations, and business case support.

- Ensure compliance with USMCA, EU7, and other applicable regulatory requirements.

- Coordinate cross-functional activities to support successful vehicle program execution.

- Build effective working relationships across Purchasing, Product Development, Manufacturing, Finance, Planning, and MP&L organizations.

- Lead onboarding, coaching, and development activities for team members while fostering a collaborative and accountable team environment.

- Promote continuous improvement and knowledge sharing across the Supply Chain Program organization.

**Requirements:**

- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Finance, Operations, or a related field.

- 7+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Purchasing, Commodity Management, Program Management, or a related function within a manufacturing environment.

- 5+ years of experience leading projects, cross-functional teams, or program activities with responsibility for delivering business results.

- Experience supporting sourcing activities, product launches, or program management initiatives.

- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, solve complex problems, and drive execution in a matrixed environment.

- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and support business decision-making.

- Effective communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage stakeholders across multiple functions.

- Proven ability to build relationships, influence outcomes, and collaborate across organizations.

- Demonstrated experience developing talent, coaching team members, or leading high-performing teams.

- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

**Benefits:**

- Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage

- Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care 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.

This position is leadership level 6 and ranges from $115,500-$218,100.

## Skills

### Required
- Supply Chain Management
- Business
- Engineering
- Finance
- Operations
- Program Management
- Leadership
- Analytical skills
- Communication skills

### Nice to have
- Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Operations, or related field
- 10+ years of automotive industry experience
- Knowledge of automotive launch processes, supplier management, APQP/PPAP, and regulatory requirements

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