Freight Cost Analytics Lead

Ford Motor Company; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Flexible family care days

Tuition assistance

Employee resource groups

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Ford Motor Company is seeking a Material Freight Lead Analyst to partner with MP&L and NA Material Logistics. You will analyze freight costs, develop data models, and drive cost efficiency across the logistics network while ensuring timely material delivery.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and at least 5 years of relevant experience, with strong analytical and communication skills to interact with the MP&L team and external partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• Strong analytical and data handling skills.
• Experience with large data sets and cost analysis.

Responsibilities

• Analyze freight data to identify trends and forecast freight expenses.
• Collaborate with NA Logistics to understand network economics and payment systems.
• Lead continuous improvement discussions to realize cost savings and efficiency targets.
• Prepare accruals, cost drivers, and segment reporting for liabilities.
• Maintain Python/Alteryx workflows and related analytics tools.

Skills

Data modeling

Python

Alteryx

MS Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Tools

QlikView

Power Apps

Tableau

Opencode

Job description

Ford Motor Company is seeking a Material Freight Lead Analyst to partner with MP&L and NA Material Logistics. You will analyze freight costs, develop data models, and drive cost efficiency across the logistics network while ensuring timely material delivery.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and at least 5 years of relevant experience, with strong analytical and communication skills to interact with the MP&L team and external partners.