We 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, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. What will you make today? 

As part of our Manufacturing team, you’ll help build the world-class, state-of-the-art smart vehicles we're known for. In our plants around the world, we’re constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. You'll get the satisfaction of making great products people use and love.

In this position... 

MP&L Vehicle Logistics is seeking a highly organized and experienced individual to lead the implementation of a new Transportation Management System (TMS) for our vehicle logistics operations. This role requires a strong understanding of project management methodologies, coupled with practical experience in transportation, logistics, and vehicle tracking and tracing. The successful candidate will be responsible for the entire project lifecycle, from planning and execution to monitoring and closure, while also overseeing the integration of vehicle tracking and tracing capabilities and inventory management within the new TMS.

You'll have... 

Bachelor degree in Information Systems, Supply Chain Management, or Industrial Engineering 5+ years of Supply Chain or Operations Management work experience

Even better, you may have...

5+ years Microsoft Office experience to include Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPointSelf-starter with an eye for process waste elimination – a “go fix it” mentality, to positively influence changeKnowledge of Ford’s Freight Payment system, COPAC (Central Outbound Payment Authorization & Control)Ability to efficiently interface across Ford departments (Transportation Purchasing, Manufacturing Business Office, Product Development, Finance, Plant Operations)Strong oral / written communication skills to interact with outbound vehicle transportation service partners (Car haul Carriers, Rail Roads, Ro-Ro / Ocean Carriers, Import / Export Port Service Providers, Finished Vehicle Yard Management Service Providers) Ability to handle complexity and multi-taskingStrong organizational, project management, and time management skills requiredAbility to make decisions and work independentlyAbility to work with cross-functional groups (internal / external to the company)Proficiency in Alteryx and other big data mining tools such as MS Power BI, Qlik, or Tableau

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 the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverageFlexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare 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 Year’s DayPaid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time. 

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/LL6NonHTHD

This position is a leadership salary grade LL6.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. 

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What you'll do...

Lead the business implementation of Ford’s new Transportation Management System (TMS) Revitalize Ford’s competitiveness on how it constructs its network design, freight payment, inventory management for the Vehicle Logistics organization Launch New TMS system ensuring all internal Ford systems are well integrated into other Ford legacy systems, as well as ensuring external stakeholder integration and alignment Support development and creation of new methods and processes required to transport Next Generation Vehicles Continuously improve Ford’s inventory visibility of its finished vehicles from assembly plant to dealer, including vehicle movements to third party modifiers, in-transit repair dealers, and other non-normal intermediary locations Manage direct reports and the day to day oversight of Ford’s Freight Verify System and on-going system maintenance and upgrades Implement industry-first in-transit repair (ITR) dealer inventory visibility, allowing operations to understand where ITR units are in the network and estimated re-entry timing Drive operational excellence within North America Vehicle Logistics' (NAVL’s) recently launched Ford Pro upfitter vehicle management process, including the democratization and utilization of Cognosos real-time tracking modules Benchmark industry leading RFID tag technology to improve tracking vehicles within Ford’s distribution network (plant side & non-plant side inventory) Collaborate cross-functionally with internal and external stakeholders to resolve daily operational and Freight Verify issues that affect deliveries and logistics performance Deliver world class customer satisfaction by shipping vehicles from assembly plants to dealerships at 85% on-time or better and achieve industry leading vehicle aging and transit time dwell Consistently refine Ford / Freight Verify estimated time of arrival (ETA) AI algorithms to ensure vehicles' transport plans are as accurate as possible Develop opportunities to actively identify and mitigate potential vehicle mis-shipments leveraging the Freight Verify platform Design, implement, and drive utilization of operational KPI metrics / dashboard within Freight Verify across all NAVL transportation service providers Lead the field team efforts, actions, and projects to reduce inventory dwell at various Ford destination rail facilities, origin plants, ports of entry, upfitters, and in-transit repair dealers Monitor and reconcile inventory flow and vehicle aging issues within Ford’s distribution network Successfully communicate and present to Senior Ford Leadership, on a regular weekly/monthly basis, within MP&L’s Business Control Center (BCC)