Analyst, Supply Chain Programs

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

This role is for an Analyst in Supply Chain Programs at Ford, focusing on coordinating commodity selection, sourcing execution, and cross-functional alignment to meet program targets. Responsibilities include managing the Sourcing Tracker, ensuring timely completion of IPQ packages, attending Sourcing PAT meetings, and coordinating financial inputs. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, 5+ years of Supply Chain experience, strong data analytical skills, and expertise in systems like Ariba and PowerBI.

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
  • other Purchasing experience

What the JD emphasized

  • 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