Regional Transportation Manager Analyst

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

As part of our Manufacturing team youll help build the world-class state-of-the-art smart vehicles were known 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...

Regional Transportation Manager will be responsible for all inbound (material) transportation operations to assigned Ford Assembly plant(s) moved domestically and assist in rack return movements back to Ford Internal and Tier 1 suppliers. The RTM will be responsible to drive cost improvements within their business roles.

What youll do...

• This position reports to the Manager North American Material Logistics (New Model PDC).
• Implement freight efficiencies to achieve calendarized and annualized targets.
• Develop logistics commodity strategies with Transportation Purchasing Organization (TPO).
• Develop equipment & routing specs for Request for Quote with Transportation Purchasing.
• Publish supplier shipping instructions daily change management; including responding to operating plan changes.
• Support TPO in helping carriers react to changes at least cost
• Manage inbound freight cost by identifying and implementing improvements and tracking physicals.
• Identify cost savings through sourcing changes and density changes.
• Audit and dispute logistics provider billing discrepancies.
• Review & Approve TONU Approve Plant Requested pull-aheads etc
• Interface with Plant Group Managers and MP&L Managers to manage logistics related issues between plants suppliers and carriers.
• MEL Meeting & metrics Cost Reviews
• Demurrage/detention tracking and adjudication.
• Monitoring Cube Utilization Brokering Add/Cancel metrics Rack Return-to-plan
• Execute Forward Model Logistics plans in conjunction with the LLP and affected plant(s).
• Interface with Lead Logistics Provider to ensure quality and timely delivery of services.
• Provide monthly updates Director of MP&L
• Achieve a reduction in brokering for key carriers utilizing Data Warehouse reports and detailed brokering & book of business reviews.
• Maintain or improve MEL rating for overall carrier performance
• Maintain or improve 5.8 sigma rating for overall quality performance level for production disruptions.
• Support new product launches in with zero production losses due to logistics failures.

Youll have...

• Bachelors Degree
• Strong ability to interface with plant personnel; staff MP&L (MFE SCM etc.) and cross-functional (Purchasing Lead Logistics Providers etc.) teams.
• Lead resolution of plant supplier carrier and other MP&L issues to ensure plant production.
• Strong analytical skill set coupled with decision-making capability.
• Strong understanding of MP&L (CMMS Data Warehouse) and Microsoft (Excel Word PowerPoint Access) systems.
• Ability to self-motivate strong time-management skills emotional resilience work under pressure and time commitments.
• Travel will be required to the plants the RTM supports. Weekend work may be required on an exception basis.

Even better you may have...

• Experience within the NAML organization SCM preferred and a strong knowledge of logistical operations.
• Experience using Alteryx PowerBi Google BigQuery Tableau or other data analysis software
• Plant experience 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 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 range of salary grades 6 7 and 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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