Logistics Forward Model Costing
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Job Summary
As a key member of the IMG MP&L team you will be responsible for providing excellent optimal Freight cost for New Programs. You will work closely with Purchase and PD on Supplier Selection ensuring the best cost for Ford. You will analyze MP&L costs design optimal networks for new programs and identify opportunities for direct shipment working with PD & Purchase on localization. Your expertise will be crucial in supporting business case development and influencing key decisions related to Forward Model costing with a strong focus on cost efficiency and collaboration across departments.
Responsibilities
- Inbound Cost Management: Deliver excellent comprehensive Inbound Variable Cost estimatesincluding Freight Duty Markup and other MP&L-associated costs with a strong focus on accuracy.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate effectively with Finance Program Engineering Purchasing and MP&L teams to estimate and optimize the Total Enterprise Landed Cost for new vehicle and powertrain programs.
- Logistics Network Optimization: Analyze network design elements for inbound production materials and design the most efficient logistics networks for upcoming models in the IMG region maintaining a clear focus on optimization.
- GPDS & Gateway Management: Manage the cost roadmap at each GPDS gateway; identify risks and opportunities to offset MPL cost increases prior to Job #1 demonstrating an excellent forward-thinking approach.
- Strategic Sourcing Support: Actively participate in SET (Sourcing Evaluation Team) meetings providing data-driven insights to influence sourcing decisions and supplier selection through strong collaboration.
- Cost Modeling & Systems: Develop maintain and update MP&L program cost models using Fords global systems (WERS WIPS CMMS3 etc.) with an excellent attention to detail and a focus on data integrity.
- Value Engineering & Localization: Lead Design for Logistics (DFL) initiatives by evaluating direct shipment and localization opportunities with Purchasing to reduce total logistics spend fostering close collaboration.
- Decision Support & Business Cases: Support the development of robust business cases by providing excellent cost recommendations and analytical insights to assist senior management in the decision-making process with a focus on strategic impact.
- Progress Reviews: Conduct regular progress reviews with manufacturing plants and functional teams to ensure alignment with cost and efficiency targets promoting continuous collaboration and accountability
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in engineering preferred.
- 6-8 years of experience in logistics supply chain packaging or finance/costing.
- Experience in the automotive industry specifically within Powertrain operations is highly preferred.
- Solid understanding of Fords logistics business and network designs.
- Proven ability to generate cost reduction ideas solve complex problems in logistics and identify the best network and best cost solutions.
- Familiarity with Fords MP&L systems (WERS WIPS CMMS3 Team center etc.).
- Strong analytical skills and proficiency in financial tools for cost analysis.
- Preferred experience with analytical tools such as Power BI Looker Studio and Python as well as other software tools like Power Apps Power Automate and Google Cloud Platform.
- Excellent communication interpersonal and teamwork skills.
- Ability to understand the Product design experienced in CAD tools.
- Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and senior management.
Key Skills
- Python
- C/C++
- Fortran
- R
- Data Mining
- Matlab
- Data Modeling
- Laboratory Techniques
- MongoDB
- SAS
- Systems Analysis
- Dancing
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