Analyst, Supply Chain Programs

Ford Ford · Auto · Dearborn, MI +1 · Supply Chain

This role is a Supply Chain Analyst at Ford, focusing on coordinating commodity selection, sourcing execution, and cross-functional alignment to meet program targets and supplier engineering on-board dates. Responsibilities include managing the Sourcing Tracker, ensuring timely completion of IPQ packages, and supporting purchasing activities for cost studies and financial requirements. The role requires strong data analytical skills, experience with supply chain systems like Ariba and PowerBI, and proven ability to meet deadlines.

What you'd actually do

  1. Coordinate commodity selection, sourcing execution, and cross-functional alignment to achieve program targets and meet Supplier Engineering On-Board Dates (SEOBD).
  2. Compile and maintain the Sourcing Tracker / SWT, consolidating target-setting status and commodity waterfalls aligned to program requirements.
  3. Ensure on-time completion of IPQ packages with VHMs and coordinate SIR requirements to support sourcing activities.
  4. Attend Sourcing PAT meetings with PD Program Management; communicate program status, risks, timing, and support needs across Supply Chain and Site STA.
  5. Coordinate Supply Chain and Finance inputs to support program financial requirements, localization initiatives, and capital investment changes.

Skills

Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in relevant field (Supply Chain, Business, Engineering)
  • 5+ years of Supply Chain experience
  • Strong data analytical skills
  • System Expertise in Ariba, Sourcing Workplan Tool (SWT), PowerBI, Qliksense
  • Process knowledge around end-to-end sourcing deliverables supporting program milestone progression
  • Proven ability to meet strict deadlines with high-quality work output
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Strong and concise communication skills enabling cross-functional understanding of Supply Chain business requirements

Nice to have

  • Commercial business acumen
  • Buying Systems, Policies and Processes
  • Purchasing experience: Program, Commodity, Program STA, Site STA
  • Material Planning & Logistics; Product Development, Finance and other Purchasing experience