Logistics Analyst Alliance Programs

Lincoln Motor Company; Chennai; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Motor Company in Chennai seeks an Automotive Logistics Analyst to support material planning and logistics for alliance programs. You will collaborate with plant teams and partners to standardize processes and ensure data quality.

The role includes day-to-day operations and long-term improvements, focusing on automation, governance, and cross-functional coordination across sites to optimize vehicle movements.

Qualifications

• BE/B.Tech. or higher qualification.

Responsibilities

• Support Material Planning & Logistics activities for Ford Alliance programs.
• Support and facilitate business and operational meetings as required.
• Establish governance processes and ensure adherence to contractual requirements and operating procedures.
• Develop and improve logistics processes supporting current and future Alliance programs.
• Coordinate vehicle registration and delivery processes where applicable.
• Coordinate logistics process launches with manufacturing plant teams.
• Develop, implement, and improve inbound/outbound logistics and vehicle delivery processes.
• Support customs and export process design and implementation.
• Assist in automation of repetitive logistics activities using low-code tools and data analytics.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Collaboration

Independent work

Team coordination

Education

BE/BTech or higher

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Power Automate

Python

SQL

AI-enabled tools

Job description

Job Description:

The Automotive Logistics Analyst will support Material Planning & Logistics activities for Ford Alliance programs. The role requires close collaboration with plant teams and business partners to establish effective logistics processes, support vehicle and program launches, and ensure agreed operational and contractual requirements are followed.

The position will contribute to both day-to-day logistics operations and longer-term process improvement, with particular emphasis on standardization, data quality, and automation.

Responsibilities

Alliance Program & Process Support

• Support Material Planning & Logistics activities for Ford Alliance programs.
• Support and facilitate business and operational meetings as required.
• Establish appropriate governance processes and help ensure adherence to contractual requirements and agreed operating procedures.
• Develop and improve logistics processes supporting current and future Alliance programs.

Pre-production & Launch Management

• Support pre-production vehicle order management and associated processes.
• Coordinate vehicle registration and delivery processes where applicable.
• Coordinate logistics process launches with manufacturing plant teams.
• Support major and minor vehicle/program launches and ongoing launch-related requirements.

Logistics Management

• Develop, implement, and improve inbound logistics, outbound logistics, and vehicle delivery processes.
• Support customs and export process design, development, and implementation.
• Support Conformity of Production (CoP) processes and associated vehicle management for applicable alliance programs.
• Support the development and implementation of transportation damage management processes.
• Support vessel planning and coordination for vehicle movements where applicable.

Process Improvement & Automation

• Identify manual or repetitive logistics activities suitable for automation.
• Use Microsoft Power Automate and other approved low-code tools to digitize workflows.
• Apply data and automation capabilities to reduce administrative lead time, improve data integrity, and strengthen operational visibility.
• Use analytical tools such as Microsoft Excel and, where appropriate, Python, SQL, and AI-enabled tools to support logistics analysis and process improvement.
• Required
• B.E./B.Tech. or higher qualification.
• 2–5 years of relevant experience in logistics, supply chain, automotive, or manufacturing operations.
• Practical exposure to vehicle logistics and/or inbound logistics.
• Understanding of order-to-delivery processes and systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional and geographically distributed teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently, take ownership, and proactively drive assigned activities.
• Preferred
• Experience in automotive logistics, vehicle launches, or global supply-chain operations.
• Exposure to outbound logistics, customs/export processes, vehicle delivery, or vessel planning.
• Experience with Microsoft Power Automate or similar workflow-automation tools.
• Working knowledge of Python and/or SQL for data analysis or process automation.
• Familiarity with AI-enabled productivity or analytical tools.
• Experience working with multiple automotive companies, suppliers, logistics service providers, or alliance partners.