Job DescriptionResponsibilitiesWhat you'll do...As a NAVL Operations Analyst, you will play a critical role within Ford's Material Planning & Logistics (MP&L) organization. You will be responsible for overseeing and optimizing the vehicle distribution network, ensuring vehicles are efficiently transported from destination rail ramps to their final destinations. This role requires a strategic thinker who can manage daily logistics operations, collaborate with third-party service providers, analyze logistics data to drive continuous improvement, and manage costs. You will act as a key liaison between carrier partners, yard operators, and internal Ford business units to ensure our vehicles reach customers safely and on schedule.
Operations & Inventory Management- Daily Oversight: Lead day-to-day operations and vehicle movement across multiple US destination rail ramps to ensure shipping schedules align with distribution plans.
- Inventory Control: Partner with yard operators and car haul carriers to develop and execute daily lift plans, keeping ramp inventories strictly below standard targets.
- Dwell & Aging Mitigation: Monitor daily vehicle dwell times for all VINs at assigned ramps; proactively identify bottlenecks and implement corrective actions to keep dwell times below target.
- Inventory Reconciliation: Reconcile inventory flow issues and resolve vehicle aging concerns at the ramps.
Carrier Performance & Financial Stewardship- Performance Tracking: Monitor carrier performance against contractual agreements, driving accountability and escalating non-performing carriers to Transportation Purchasing when necessary.
- Contract Enforcement: Manage and enforce the 10-day chargeback process for carriers aligned with updated contract terms.
- Cost Optimization: Manage expenditures to reduce premium freight spending and ensure budget compliance. Lead or support individual and team-based Cost Savings Projects.
Data Analytics & Continuous Improvement- Network Optimization: Analyze transit data using Freight Verify and other logistics platforms to identify network bottlenecks, reduce Time In Transit (TIT), and drive network efficiencies.
- KPI Development: Develop, maintain, and utilize tracking metrics and analytical tools to monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and support data-driven decision-making.
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Support- Stakeholder Support: Serve as a primary point of contact and support requests for key business units, including Ford Pro, Lincoln, Model E, and Ford Blue.
- Cross-Functional Alignment: Collaborate with internal Ford departments (FCSD, Sales & Marketing, Finance, and Assembly Plants) as well as external industry groups (other OEMs, AIAG) to resolve logistics challenges.
QualificationsYou'll have...- Bachelor degree in Supply Chain, logistics, Material Planning or related degree; or a combination of equivalent experience and education.
- 2 plus years of experience in Logistics Experience: Proven experience in Material Planning & Logistics (MP&L) or supply chain operations.
- 2 plus years of experience Manufacturing/Plant Awareness: A solid understanding of plant operations and automotive manufacturing workflows.
- Communication Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence and ability to regularly present operational updates and strategies to Senior Leadership.
- Problem Solving & Autonomy: Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills, with a proven ability to make independent decisions, handle complexity, and resolve issues in a fast-paced environment.
- Influence & Collaboration: Ability to positively influence change and work collaboratively across cross-functional teams.
- Technical Proficiency: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
Even better, you may have...- 4 plus years of experience in Logistics Experience: Proven experience in Material Planning & Logistics (MP&L) or supply chain operations.
- 4 plus years of experience Manufacturing/Plant Awareness: A solid understanding of plant operations and automotive manufacturing workflows.
- Data Analytics: Experience using Power BI, data mining, or other analytics tools to build dashboards and interpret complex datasets.
- Carrier Management: Prior experience managing third-party logistics (3PL) providers, yard operations, or carrier contracts.
You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've 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 builder...or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
- Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
- Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
- Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, 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 Year's Day
- Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
This position is a salary grade 6 and ranges from $74,300-$124,500.
This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $86,600-$144,900,
This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $99,100-$166,200.
Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSR
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.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-RC3
