Freight & Logistics Optimization Analyst

Ford Motor Company; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 72,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and prescription drug

Vehicle discount program

Tuition assistance

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Ford Motor Company is seeking a logistics-focused professional to join its Manufacturing team in Dearborn. You will drive freight efficiencies, develop routing specs, and publish instructions to minimize costs while aligning with plant calendars.

The role interfaces with plant groups and the LLP to ensure timely, cost-effective delivery of parts and materials. You will leverage CMMS3, data warehouses, and Alteryx to analyze performance, track metrics, and implement improvements across inbound

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with CMMS3 data/Datamart or similar data analytics tools.
• Knowledge of MP&L concepts, CMMS, and Data Warehouse systems.

Responsibilities

• Implement freight efficiencies to meet plant calendarized targets.
• Develop logistics strategies with Transportation Purchasing Organization.
• Publish shipping instructions and manage daily change processes.
• Support carriers and plots to minimize costs and improve efficiency.
• Monitor cube utilization and cost-saving opportunities across the network.
• Interface with plant managers to resolve logistics issues between plants, suppliers and carriers.
• Drive KPI improvements using data and performance metrics.

Skills

Analytical thinking

CMMS3 knowledge

Rail/Intermodal experience

Data tools (Alteryx)

MS Office suite

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CMMS3 Datamart

Alteryx

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

MS Access

Job description

Ford Motor Company is seeking a logistics-focused professional to join its Manufacturing team in Dearborn. You will drive freight efficiencies, develop routing specs, and publish instructions to minimize costs while aligning with plant calendars.

The role interfaces with plant groups and the LLP to ensure timely, cost-effective delivery of parts and materials. You will leverage CMMS3, data warehouses, and Alteryx to analyze performance, track metrics, and implement improvements across inbound