Follow-Up Analyst

Ford Component Sales, LLC.; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Disability insurance

Job summary

Ford Component Sales, LLC is seeking a detail-oriented Follow-Up Analyst to lead materials management coordination between FCS, OEM customers, and suppliers. You will ensure seamless material flow, from shipping documentation to inventory accuracy, meeting customer requirements with precision.

Reporting to the Materials Planning & Logistics Supervisor, you will transform ASNs, monitor material obligations, and drive issue resolution across the supply chain, while collaborating across sites and

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Material Planning and Logistics (MP&L).
• Ability to access and navigate the CMMS3 system.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university preferred or equivalent experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to manage OEM customers and suppliers.
• Ability to travel between sites/buildings as required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the single point of contact for customers and suppliers regarding material flow and availability.
• Transform ASNs into supplier receipts and generate customer ASNs.
• Monitor and ensure customer material requirements are met on time.
• Lead expediting efforts for shipments to prevent supply chain disruptions.
• Maintain high standards of record accuracy within materials management systems.
• Coordinate and finalize shippers for the return of rejected materials to suppliers.
• Support projects requiring leadership skills and other materials management tasks.

Skills

Material Planning & Logistics

CMMS3 navigation

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience

Tools

CMMS3

Job description

At Ford Component Sales, LLC (FCS), we don't just sell parts - we provide the \"heartbeat\" for industries worldwide. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Ford Motor Company, we are a gateway to access the world-class engineering, powertrain solutions, and cutting-edge technology that have made Ford an icon for over a century.

Why Your Work Matters

When you join FCS, your reach extends far beyond the driveway. Our components power everything from high-performance marine vessels and rugged industrial machinery to advanced defense vehicles and the next generation of transportation. You'll be helping diverse industries across the globe reduce development costs and get to market faster using genuine Ford DNA.

We operate with the entrepreneurial spirit of a specialized team, backed by the massive resources and innovation of Ford Motor Company. Since 1947, we have been 'One Team' dedicated to excellence. Here, you will find:

• Innovation at Scale: From engines and transmissions to the future of multimedia with SYNC technology.
• Global Impact: Work with partners in the industrial, marine, agricultural, and defense sectors.
• A Legacy of Excellence: Join a culture built on a century of Ford innovation and a commitment to world-class service.

The Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Follow-Up Analyst to serve as a lead coordinator for our materials management activities. Reporting to the Materials Planning & Logistics Supervisor, you will be the critical link between FCS, our major OEM customers, and our supplier base. In this pivotal role, you will ensure the seamless flow of materials, managing everything from shipping documentation to inventory accuracy to ensure our customers' requirements are met with precision.

Essential Functions

• Stakeholder Coordination: Serve as the single point of contact for customers and suppliers regarding material flow and availability.
• Shipping & Receiving Management: Transform Advanced Shipping Notices (ASNs) into supplier receipts and generate customer ASNs by creating and finalizing shippers.
• Requirements Fulfillment: Proactively monitor and ensure that all customer material requirements are met on time.
• Logistics Expediting: Lead expediting efforts for shipments as required to prevent supply chain disruptions.
• Data & Record Integrity: Maintain high standards of record accuracy within materials management systems.
• Returns Management: Coordinate and finalize shippers for the return of rejected materials to suppliers.
• Operational Support: Support specific projects requiring leadership skills and perform other materials management tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

We are looking for a motivated professional who excels in a fast-paced, professional office environment and understands the complexities of automotive or industrial logistics. To be successful, you will possess:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience specifically within Material Planning and Logistics (MP&L).
• Demonstrated ability to access and navigate the Common Materials Management System ver. 3 (CMMS3).
• A bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university is preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively manage relationships with OEM customers and suppliers.
• Ability to travel between sites/buildings as required and perform standard office-based physical tasks.

We Offer

An attractive and competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid holidays, 401(k) with company match, disability insurance, and tuition reimbursement assistance.

Why Join Us

If you take pride in your work and are committed to personal and professional success, we’d love to talk with you. Please visit fordcomponentsalesllc.com to learn more.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Candidates for positions with Ford Component Sales, LLC must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.