Logistics Analyst
Logistics Analyst
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Job Description
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. What will you make today
As part of our Manufacturing team youll help build the world-class state-of-the-art smart vehicles were known for. In our plants around the world were constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. Youll get the satisfaction of making great products people use and love.
In this position...
The chosen candidate will engage with dealers trucking companies (carhaul carriers) railroads ocean carriers yard operators as well as with cross-functional teams (i.e. product development marketing and sales legal) to efficiently flow vehicles within our network. Efficient vehicle flow will require the candidate to focus on reducing premium freight dwell time at origin and destination and drive in-transit time improvements with our rail/truck carriers. To deliver on the cost speed and quality goals this candidate will focus on projects and establishing measurable goals to achieve and monitor desired outcomes.
Responsibilities
What youll do...
- Work with carriers and 3rd partylogistics providers to maintain on time performance targets forFinishedVehicles deliveries from origin destination ramps and ports.
- Work with the plants & FCSD to resolve daily operational & logistical issues that affect deliveries andlogistics performance.
- Monitor and reconcile inventory flow and vehicleaging issues at origin destination ramps and ports.
- Reduce premium freight spend to ensure budget is achieved.
- Monitor FinishedVehicleCarrier performance management using FreightVerify tools
- Monitor Origin Service performance management
- Identify and investigate operational issues impacting the handling of vehicles in the network
- Develop tracking metrics and tools to improve and monitor key KPIs
- Drive improvements in the Transportation Network to reduce Time in Transit with the use of data from FreightVerify / COPAC.
- Lead the UPS field team efforts actions and projects to reduce inventory dwell
- Support Plant New Vehicle launches including vehicle mobility
- Capacity Planning -- analyze port modification and homologation capabilities
- Coordinate cross-functional set-up and launch for new model homologation actions
- Work to manage resolution for in-transit stop ship quality issues
- Management daily production activities at ports for global import / export operations
- Achieve financial budget targets -- freight inventory (vehicle and parts) and dealer floorplan
Qualifications
Youll have...
- Bachelors Degree
- 3 years of work experience
Even better you may have...
- Vehicle Logistics Experience
- Strong written and oral communication skills: you will be speaking or presenting to Senior Ford Leadership regularly
- Plant Operations Understanding
- Ability to positively influence change
- Ability to handle complexity and multi-tasking
- Ability to work with cross-functional groups to resolve concerns
- Strong organizational skills required
- Ability to make decisions and work independently
- Proficiency with Microsoft Suite tools
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 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
- 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 Years Day
- Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
For more information on salary and benefits click here: position is a Salary Grade 6 - 8.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
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Required Experience:
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Employment Type
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