Analyst, Supply Operations

Ford; Dearborn, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Hybrid work model

Vehicle discount program

Job summary

Ford in Dearborn seeks an Analyst, Supply Operations to identify and resolve operational risks before they affect manufacturing. You will manage a caseload of distressed production suppliers, develop mitigations, and drive actions to protect Vehicle and Powertrain production.

You’ll analyze schedules, performance metrics, and implement corrective actions, while leveraging AI, analytics, and tools like Power BI to improve risk visibility and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to translate data into actionable decisions.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• Experience in automotive manufacturing, supply operations, or production control is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess operational risks and prioritize solutions to minimize production losses.
• Manage distressed suppliers and drive corrective actions to protect Ford production.
• Develop and execute risk mitigation strategies for Vehicle Assembly and Powertrain.
• Analyze supplier schedules and performance metrics to identify risks and support resolutions.
• Lead cross-functional problem-solving and deploy Ford resources as needed.
• Summarize issues and communicate business impacts to leadership.
• Leverage data, AI, and analytics to improve decision-making and efficiency.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication to senior leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Excel

PUB/CMMS/WERS/SIM

Job description

We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

In this position...

At Ford, protecting production is a real-time enterprise priority. As an Analyst, Supply Operations, you will identify, prioritize, and resolve operational risks before they impact manufacturing. This high-visibility role manages a caseload of operationally and financially distressed production suppliers, develops risk mitigation strategies, and drives corrective actions to protect Ford’s Vehicle and Powertrain production.

What you’ll do…

• Assess complex operational issues, prioritize risks, and develop solutions to minimize vehicle production losses.
• Manage a caseload of operationally and financially distressed production suppliers, driving issues to resolution.
• Develop and execute risk mitigation strategies to protect Ford’s Vehicle Assembly and Powertrain production.
• Resolve complex supplier capacity constraints to prevent plant disruptions and associated premium transportation.
• Execute interim and permanent corrective actions with suppliers to ensure robust supply signals and alignment with Ford production objectives.
• Analyze supplier schedules, production impacts, and performance metrics to identify risks and support resolution plans.
• Lead cross-functional problem-solving activities and facilitate deployment of onsite Ford resources when supplier risk warrants additional support.
• Summarize complex issues, recommendations, and resolutions and effectively communicate business impacts to leadership.
• Leverage data, analytics, AI, and digital tools to improve risk identification, decision-making, reporting, and operational efficiency.

You’ll Have…

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering (or other Engineering), Business Analytics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in automotive manufacturing, supply operations, logistics, production control, supplier operations, or related environments.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production throughput, supplier operations, and program management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable decisions and drive issues to resolution.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and mitigate operational risks, influence without authority, lead cross-functional teams, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex issues, recommendations, and business impacts effectively to Senior Leadership.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel, with experience using data visualization and reporting tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
• Demonstrated ability to leverage emerging technologies, including AI, automation, and analytics, to improve decision-making, operational efficiency, and business performance.

Even better, you may have...

• 5+ years of experience applying AI, predictive analytics, automation, or other digital technologies to manufacturing or operational challenges.
• Experience leading digital transformation, operational excellence, or continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience implementing automated reporting, analytics, or decision-support tools and driving adoption of new technologies and processes.
• Ford systems knowledge, including PUB, CMMS, WERS, and SIM.

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:

Benefits

• 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 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.

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 status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

This position is hybrid with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid #LI-RR2