Supply Chain Program Management Specialist at Ford Motor

DescriptionSupply Chain Program Management SpecialistWe are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford were all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world movesIn this position...Are you ready to drive the future of automotive innovation Join our dynamic Supply Chain team as a Supply Chain Program Management Specialist and play a pivotal role in bringing our next-generation vehicles to life!In this critical position you will be at the heart of our sourcing process ensuring the optimal Quality Cost and Delivery for cutting-edge programs. Youll be the strategic link connecting product development with our global supply base steering complex projects from concept to launch.ResponsibilitiesWhat youll do...This position is to help drive the sourcing process of next generation programs at best Quality Cost and Delivery.Manage work plan rollup of program Commodity Planning Sourcing Supplier Quotation and Sourcing Contract Process.Align with cross-functional team (program finance cost estimating) on surrogate and control model selectionCoordinate program assumption inputs from PD and achievement of sourcing work plansCompile and Update initial Sourcing Tracker / SWT (Sourcing WorkPlan Tool)Consolidate rollup of target setting status aligned with program requirements using commodity waterfallsAchieve cross functional alignment and deliver sourcing to meet Supplier Engineering on-Board Dates (SEOBD) coordinate SIR requirements as neededEnsure on-time completion of ESOW / CPL with PMTs to support sourcingAttend (w/ PD Program Management) Sourcing PAT (Program Activity Team) and cascade status and help required to Supply CHainCoordinate input from Supply Chain Program Coordinators and VHM Supply Chain Teams with Finance to support program financial requirementsCoordinate program localization requirements and program changes that could require significant capital investmentSupport Purchasing Strategy on pre- program planningCoordinate purchasing support required for program manufacturing cost studies ILVS/sequencing studies make vs buy studiesCoordinate overall rollup of purchase order and tool order placement. Cascade and coordinate help needed with Supply ChainRepresent purchasing in NML forums and coordinate help needed with Supply ChainCommunicate program timing status and requirements to Purchasing and Site STA. Establish and communicate Supply Chain resource deployment priorities to support program requirementsOverall PoV owner for Supply Chain on program - prepare program status reports to support program status reviewsProvide Supply Chain input into GPDS Integrator corporate BPR and OESAR on program status at all milestonesEstablish and maintain strong cross-functional relationships through demonstrated One Ford behaviorsQualificationsYoull have...Bachelors degree in a relevant field (Supply Chain Business Engineering)Minimum 3 yearsof relevant professional experienceMaterial Planning & Logistics; Product Development Finance and other Purchasing experience. Quality and ManufacturingCommercial business acumenStrong communication inter-personal and team building skillsSuperior organizational skillsExceptional capability in Excel and PowerPointEven better you may have...Purchasing experience preferred; Program Commodity Program STA Site STAKnowledge of Ford Systems and Processes preferredFamiliarity with Ford Systems and Processes is a plus as is prior experience in Purchasing Material Planning & Logistics Product Development Finance Quality or Manufacturing.Advanced English language skills and strong commercial business acumen.Exceptional organizational skills and a proven ability to build strong interpersonal and team relationships.Mastery of Excel and PowerPoint.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 of the aboveNo matter what you choose we offer a work life that works for you including:Immediate medical dental vision and prescription drug coverageFlexible family care days paid parental leave new parent ramp-up programs subsidized back-up child care and moreFamily building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement fertility treatments and moreVehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leasesTuition assistanceEstablished and active employee resource groupsPaid time off for individual and team community serviceA generous schedule of paid holidays including the week between Christmas and New Years DayPaid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.For more information on salary and benefits click here: position is a range of salary grades 6-8 .Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.Candidates 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.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color age sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability status or protected veteran the United States if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability please call 1-.This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week.#LI-Hybrid#LI-MH4Required Experience:IC Key Skills Procurement,Lawson,SAP,Supply Chain Experience,SAP APO,SAP Supply Chain Management,Production Planning,SAP ERP,ERP Systems,Logistics,Manufacturing,MRP Employment Type : Full-Time Department / Functional Area: Supply Chain Experience: years Vacancy: 1