Global IPTS Operations Coordinator

Global IPTS Operations Coordinator

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In this position

We are seeking a highly motivated and organized Operations Coordinator to join the IPTS Team. The Operations Coordinator plays a critical role in IPTS providing strategic support in delivering key elements of the Ford plan across the global team. This role is high-visibility and critical collaborating directly and continuously with all members of the IPTS team as well as cross-functional stakeholders. You will be a key contributor to the success of our department driving efficiency cohesion and effectiveness through strategic planning risk mitigation and collaboration.

What youll do...

• Strategic support in delivering key elements of the Ford plan for IPTS across all global teams.
• Coordinate and support Strategic Priorities and Objectives for IPTS while providing support to senior management and key customers/stakeholders.
• Lead execution of IPTS Governance (i.e. Global Directors OCM SAR Department Meetings and additional Special Meetings) which includes preparation of agendas participant lists/attendance meeting materials/document briefs logistics follow-ups and more.
• Risk Monitoring to avoid negative impacts to business plan and allow prioritization of mitigation efforts (Non-Renewals Stop Ships Payments Under Protest Rapid Ratings monthly status / Supplier Financial Health information Union Contract Expiration etc.)
• Reducing redundant workloads for all members of the IPTS team by collecting and coordinating data centrally for ease of extraction and use by the team and ELT.
• Champion and support multiple special projects as required (i.e. Sustainability Initiatives Buyer and Supplier Contacts APEX Claim Tracking I-ERP Initiatives and more).
• Work with IPTS leaders to develop governance and adoption metrics to progress towards delivering annual targets with appropriate KPI metrics (supporting new Bowlers/Action Plans Supplier Meetings etc.)
• Assist with Policy and Procedures management collaborating with the Supply Chain Strategy Office as needed.
• Proactively identify issues that impede business progress and provide recommendations.
• Support benchmarking analysis change management and communication strategies (facilitate distribution and knowledge share of critical information).
• Maintain team organization charts distribution lists definitive list of commodity/supplier leads.
• Identify training opportunities linked to Learning & Development for continuous skills growth for the team.
• Be a disruptor and champion of change redefining how we work to reduce bureaucracy and promote a culture of belonging (i.e. Pulse score analysis volunteer opportunities) and help to cultivate IPTS intern opportunities.
• Assist the Material Cost Manager on Cost Strategy Week (where applicable) / Lights Out Events.
• Lead Scheduling of Commodity Business Plans and coordinating with the Center of Excellence.
• Act as Departmental SharePoint Owner.
• Act as Supplier Diversity & Inclusion (SD&I) Liaison.
• Assist Global Commodity Director with Department Headcount.

Youll have...

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Business Finance Engineering or related field
• 3 5 years of experience
• Supply Chain Policy and Procedures knowledge and understanding of the broader Supply Chain landscape

Even better you may have...

• MBA preferred
• Desire to work in a fast paced collaborative environment
• Organization project management and planning skills deadline driven
• Ability to comprehend strategic direction and support consistent implementation
• Strong emotional intelligence
• Resourcefulness attention to detail and comfortable offering solutions for clarity where there is ambiguity
• Self-motivated with a strategic and growth mindset ready for disruption
• Proficiency in crafting creative and inspiring messaging that communicates complex concepts simply
• Ability to build positive relationships within Global Organization and Cross-Functional; has organizational and political intelligence
• Strongly developed written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to successfully and proactively manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skill set
• Proficiency in systems to run business operations (SharePoint PowerPoint Excel etc.)

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 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 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 range of salary grades 6-8 .

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week.

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