Team Manager-Supply Chain

In this position...

We are seeking a dynamic strategic and people-focused Supply Chain Manager to lead our materials and logistics operations. As a key People Leader you will oversee the end-to-end supply chain for a diverse portfolio of commodities ranging from traditional fuel system components to advanced battery assembly parts. You will be responsible for ensuring that our production lines remain lean and efficient.

What youll do...

• People Leadership & Development: Lead mentor and develop a high-performing team of salaried supply chain professionals and hourly personnel fostering a culture of accountability safety and continuous learning.
• Dual-Commodity Strategy: Oversee the integrated supply chain strategy for both Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) and Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) components ensuring seamless support for diverse vehicle programs.
• Inventory Optimization: Manage and optimize multi-million dollar inventory levels for both ICE and Battery commodities to balance working capital requirements with 100% production uptime.
• Supplier Relationship Management: Act as the primary plant liaison for a global supplier base managing performance conducting risk assessments and resolving critical shortages before they impact the line.
• Production Scheduling & MRP: Direct the Material Requirements Planning (MRP) process to ensure accurate forecasting and scheduling in alignment with Fords Global Production Programming.
• Logistics & Freight Management: Optimize inbound and outbound logistics flows working to reduce premium freight costs while maintaining strict delivery windows for downstream assembly plants.
• New Program Launch Management: Lead the supply chain readiness for upcoming battery and powertrain program launches ensuring all parts meet quality and timing milestones.
• Budget & Cost Control: Develop and manage the departmental budget driving Year-Over-Year (YoY) cost reductions through waste elimination and process improvements.
• Lean Material Flow: Implement and sustain lean manufacturing principles (PFEP - Plan for Every Part) to improve warehouse density and line-side delivery efficiency.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Production Quality and Engineering departments to address technical changes or quality spills that require immediate supply chain pivots.
• Change Management: Lead the transition of floor space and material handling equipment as the plant shifts capacity from legacy ICE components to increasing battery assembly volumes.
• Data Analytics & Reporting: Utilize Fords internal systems (such as CMMS or SAP) to provide real-time data visualization and reporting on supply chain health to plant leadership.

Youll have...

• Bachelors degree or equivalent

• 5 years of experience in supply chain logistics or manufacturing operations

Even better you may have...

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Logistics Business or Engineering (Masters degree preferred).

• Production System Synchronous Material Flow and lean manufacturing knowledge and experience for material replenishment desired

• Previous plant experience is desired.

• Knowledge of CMMS TWOs SMART CPARs SFR OSHIM is a benefit

• Having a long-term interest in Material Planning and Logistics career desired

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 leadership salary grade 6 (LL6).

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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