Plant Supply Chain Leader: Parts & Logistics

Ford-Motor-Company

Wayne (MI)

Hybrid

USD 113,000 - 213,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid parental leave

Tuition assistance

Vehicle discount program

Job summary

Ford Motor Company in the United States is seeking an experienced supply chain leader to oversee end-to-end material planning, inbound logistics, and dock-to-line material flow to support daily production. You will build strong supplier relationships, lead a team of analysts and schedulers, and drive continuous improvement using Lean/Six Sigma methodologies.

The role requires 5+ years in automotive supply chain, a related degree, and strong ERP/MRP skills (SAP).

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Business, or a related field.
5+ years of progressive experience in supply chain, materials management, or logistics within automotive or manufacturing.
Demonstrated leadership managing teams in a plant or distribution environment.

Responsibilities

Lead the plant's end-to-end supply chain function, including inbound logistics, material planning, inventory management, and dock-to-line material flow.
Ensure on-time delivery of parts and materials to support daily production schedules and prevent line-down situations.
Manage supplier, third-party logistics (3PL), and freight carrier relationships to optimize cost, quality, and delivery performance.
Partner with manufacturing, quality, and production control teams to align supply chain strategy with build schedules and launch timing.
Drive continuous improvement using Lean/Six Sigma methodologies to reduce waste, improve inventory turns, and lower logistics costs.
Lead, coach, and develop a team of supply chain analysts, schedulers, and logistics coordinators.
Monitor KPIs — inventory accuracy, fill rate, freight costs, dock-to-dock cycle time — and report performance to plant leadership.
Manage risk mitigation for supply disruptions, including contingency planning and supplier issue resolution.
Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and Ford Production System (FPS) standards across all supply chain activities.
Collaborate with corporate supply chain, purchasing, and engineering teams on sourcing decisions, program launches, and capacity planning.