Supplier Releasing Manager
Supplier Releasing Manager
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Supplier Releasing Manager
We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford were all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves
Successful candidates for this position will participate in Director level discussions on issues impacting part availability and Uptime will work cross-functionally with Production Purchasing Supply Chain/MP&L on constraints impacting service and work closely with other members of the organization (e.g. Part Releasing & Cataloguing STA Service Purchasing Engineering) to resolve issues impacting a suppliers ability to support service.
They will lead a team of 8-10 employees responsible for managing over 400 suppliers with over 35K unique part numbers with an annual inventory buy of $300M.
This role is a hybrid role located in Lavonia Michigan.
Responsibilities
In this role you will be responsible for:
The Supplier Releasing Manager is responsible for managing the interface between our supply base and the various PS&L/SCM systems (SAP/SNC MMP SDS Super-G) ensuring our suppliers adhere to our established processes and ship to the schedules provided. In addition the selected candidate will:
- Manage a team of supply chain analysts who interface with our suppliers on issues such as behind schedule backorders Super-G performance and Vehicles status updates and report out on issues both inside and outside of Supply Chain
- Oversee Supplier Performance for all suppliers in the assigned department
- Hold reoccurring meetings with high VOR/backorder/behind schedule/poor performing suppliers to obtain promise ship dates at the part level and drive overall supplier improvement and development
- Identify and implement opportunities for process improvement through data analysis
- Ensure MCRP compliance via annual audits and certification
- Escalate supplier issues cross-functionally (e.g. Production/Service Purchasing Product Analysis Quality Engineering Material Planning & Logistics etc.)
- Work with MP&L constraints team to ensure current production FCSD requirements are minimally met
- Support Sales & Marketing initiatives and work with Ford/Lincoln dealers as required.
Qualifications
Youll have:
- BA/BS required Supply Chain Degree Preferred
- Ability to work with large cross-functional teams and remotely manage a team of analysts
- Strong organizational and administrative skills
- Ability to multi-task strong problem-solving conflict management skills
- Outstanding interpersonal team building and communication skills
- Knowledge of PS&L systems preferred primarily SAP SCM
- Ability to travel to work with FBS team as required
Even better if you have:
- Working knowledge of 8-D process preferred
You may not check every box or your experience may look a little different from what weve outlined but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company we encourage you to apply!
As an established global company we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe or keep you close to home Will your career be a deep dive into what you love or a series of new teams and new skills Will you be a leader a changemaker a technical expert a culture builderor all of the above No matter what you choose we offer a work life that works for you including:
- Immediate medical dental and prescription drug coverage
- Flexible family care parental leave new parent ramp-up programs subsidized back-up childcare and more
- Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management lease
- 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 Years Day
- Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time
For a detailed look at our benefits click here:
This position is a range of salary gradesLL6
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this role
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
