Senior Global Supply Chain Manager

At Ford Motor Company we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. We also believe in providing you with the freedom to define and realize your dreams. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career potential as you help us define tomorrows transportation.

As part of our Manufacturing team youll help build the world-class state-of-the-art smart vehicles the world expects from us. Within our plants around the world were constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. That means were continually seeking diligent determined performers who think outside the box to help us find better and more efficient ways to manufacture our vehicles.

What youll be able to do:

Senior Global Supply Chain Manager - positions offered by Ford Motor Company (Palo Alto California). Note this is a hybrid position whereby the employee will work both from home and from the aforementioned worksite. Hence the employee must live within a reasonable commuting distance from the strategic oversight and direct leadership to a high-performing team of global supply managers fostering a culture of excellence innovation and continuous improvement. Develop champion and implement long-term visionary global purchasing and sourcing strategies that are intricately aligned with Fords overarching business objectives including future product roadmaps and sustainability goals. Strategically manage a large complex portfolio of critical categories/commodities like displays switches and accessories ensuring aggressive cost optimization proactive risk mitigation and building unparalleled supply chain resilience and agility through innovative approaches. Pioneer the development and implementation of cutting-edge cost models negotiation strategies and advanced forecasting techniques to drive significant financial advantages and market leadership. Cultivate and manage critical strategic supplier relationships at an executive level fostering deep collaboration co-creation and driving breakthrough innovation from the supply base. Proactively identify assess and mitigate complex supply chain risks including geopolitical shifts environmental factors technological disruptions and market volatility implementing innovative risk management solutions. Domestic and International Travel Required up to 30%.

Youll have...

Bachelors degree or foreign equivalent in Business Supply Chain Management Operations Management or a related field and 4 years of experience in the job offered or a related occupation. 4 years of experience with each of the following skills is required: 1. Advanced data analysis tools including Excel (Pivot Tables VLOOKUP and macros) and Tableau. 2. End-to-end procurement processes including supplier identification request for information (RFI) and request for quotation (RFQ) execution bid evaluation cost benchmarking total landed cost modeling and purchase order management. 3. Contract negotiation and long-term supply agreements. 4. Supplier development activities including capability assessments cost-reduction initiatives supplier scorecards and continuous improvement programs. 5. Manufacturing processes including injection molding stamping machining die casting and assembly. 6. Leading cross-functional sourcing and industrialization projects using project management methodologies (Agile and Waterfall). 7. Ability to conduct should-cost analysis and root cause analysis (RCA) for supply chain disruptions. 8. Developing and implementing risk mitigation strategies related to supplier capacity quality and logistics. 9. Conducting end-to-end development cascade maintenance and executive level reporting of critical L1/L2 KPIs for Design Material Cost. 10. Leading system modernization workstreams and developing interactive dashboards including Qliksense and Power BI for clear data communication enhanced transparency to provide improved data accessibility and driving efficiency for strategic initiatives. 3 years of experience with each of the following skills is required: 1. International trade regulations customs clearance procedures Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classification country-of-origin requirements and Incoterms (FOB DDP and EXW) for cross-border shipments.

We are offering a salary of$226580.52 - $268300.08/yr.

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 child care 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.

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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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