Global Freight & Logistics Strategist

Ford Component Sales, LLC.; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid holidays

Bonus

401(k) with company match

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Ford Component Sales, LLC is seeking a Freight & Logistics Specialist to coordinate freight movements, assess service levels, and manage carrier relationships across supply chain networks. The role focuses on cost-effective, timely distribution of components and robust performance reporting.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize routing, monitor carrier performance, and resolve customs or delivery issues while supporting continuous improvement and Lean practices across the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, business administration, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and direct operational experience
• 1 to 3 years of professional experience in logistics management, transportation analysis, or supply chain operations
• 3+ years of experience managing carrier relationships, analyzing freight spend, and working with transportation management systems

Responsibilities

• Establishes and maintains long-term carrier relationships through regular performance communication and business reviews.
• Coordinates and manages carrier shipment tracking and visibility to identify delays and resolve bottlenecks.
• Analyzes, verifies, and approves or disputes transportation invoices while monitoring premium freight requests.
• Designs and monitors transportation tracking reports and carrier scorecards for on-time delivery and service failures.
• Tracks and reports Quality Operating System metrics and supply chain KPIs to drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Carrier relationships

Transportation planning

Freight analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or related field

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

Transportation Management Systems

Job description

Ford Component Sales, LLC is seeking a Freight & Logistics Specialist to coordinate freight movements, assess service levels, and manage carrier relationships across supply chain networks. The role focuses on cost-effective, timely distribution of components and robust performance reporting.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize routing, monitor carrier performance, and resolve customs or delivery issues while supporting continuous improvement and Lean practices across the