Job Description

Ford is in the middle of Supply Chain Transformation. One of the key focus areas to enable this transformation is to ensure there is robust management of supply chain risk and assurance of supply to ensure demand for our world-leading products can be met optimally.

This role will help drive the ongoing identification and implementation of technology solutions to improve & integrate various critical aspects of supply chain management. The role will help design/develop/integrate the strategic solutions and ensure their support for robust ongoing operational performance.

Specifically, this role will

• Support the design/development/integration of demand, supply & risk signals into Ford’s supply chain planning & execution processes.
• Integrate key S&OP and S&OE solutions with multi-tier supplier collaboration platform.
• Design, develop & implement solutions to optimize decisions across multi-tier supply chain, supporting direct-buy & strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Support/Manage onboarding, usage, and platform compliance of multi-tier supply base.
• Ensure seamless interoperability across ecosystem (Supply Chain Collaboration Platform, Vendor Master, Material Master, Constraints, Allocations, etc.) driving optimal production schedule decisions.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements we seek:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Supply Chain Management or Information Systems or relevant experience.
• At least 10 years of progressive responsibilities within technology and software functions.
• Functional knowledge/awareness of Supply Chain business processes and applications.
• Hands-on experience in multiple roles across the spectrum of the lifecycle of applications and/or technologies.
• Awareness, configuration experience & working knowledge of E2Open SaaS platform a plus.

Other expected experiences:

Enterprise Technology Partner Management

• Ability to interact extensively with and influence senior business leaders, technology partners and vendors.
• Implementation experience with multiple delivery models – including supplier-led engagements, partner management, and COTS solutions including strong supplier management skills and effective negotiation skills.

Communication

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management in varying areas of business and enterprise technology.
• Strong interpersonal skills, demonstrating professionalism in all actions.

Functional & Technical

• Experience with global team development and building knowledge and capability.
• Management skills and experience and requires independent, decision-making skills.
• Develop and maintain strong knowledge of the relevant functional areas for Supply Chain
• Technical excellence in software design, development, and deployment.

Program/Project Management

• Demonstrated ability to deliver on project commitments through leadership, rigorous execution, teamwork, strategic planning/scheduling, problem analysis, resolution, and productivity improvements.
• Agile delivery methodologies and Product Driven Organization implementation.
• Support portfolio level financials & budgets and guide regular financial reporting for the portfolio and Supply Chain Digitization program.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities

What you’ll be able to do:

• Work across Product Development, Material Planning & Logistics and Supply Chain functions to address critical needs for mitigation of supply chain shortage.
• Establish direction and guide product team for designing, developing & integrating supply chain planning/optimization solutions.
• Grow and optimize resource footprint to take advantage of talents globally and across Ford and technology partners.
• Ensure delivery is managed effectively using Agile and portfolio management practices.
• Apply a broad understanding of Ford enterprise architecture and technology standards to guide solutions/services.
• Work together effectively with senior management, business partners, suppliers, and internal IT partners.
• Be responsible for skill development, coaching and counseling for direct reports.