RTM 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

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?

As part of our Manufacturing team, you’ll help build the world-class, state-of-the-art smart vehicles we’re known for. In our plants around the world, we’re constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. You’ll get the satisfaction of making great products people use and love.

In this position...

What You’ll Do...

• Implement freight efficiencies to achieve the assigned plants calendarized and annualized targets.
• Develop logistics commodity strategies with Transportation Purchasing Organization.
• Develop equipment & routing specs for Request for Quote with Transportation Purchasing.
• Publish supplier shipping instructions, daily change management; including responding to operating plan changes.
• Support TPO in helping carriers react to changes at least cost
• Manage inbound freight cost by identifying and implementing improvements and tracking physicals.
• Identify cost savings through sourcing changes and density changes.
• Cube Utilization metrics, Planned to Actual metrics
• Audit and dispute logistics provider billing discrepancies.
• Review & Approve TONU, Approve Plant Requested pull-aheads, etc…
• Interface with Plant Group Managers and MP&L Managers to manage logistics related issues between plants, suppliers and carriers.
• MEL Meeting & metrics,Cost Reviews(with LLP Logistics Analyst)
• Demurrage/detention tracking and adjudication for Rail and Intermodal.
• Monitoring Cube Utilization, Brokering, Add/Cancel metrics, Rack Return-to-plan
• Execute Forward Model Logistics plans in conjunction with the LLP and affected plant(s).
• Interface with Lead Logistics Provider to ensure quality and timely delivery of services.
• Monitor via weekly Plant Launch call
• Support reductions in LLP Management fee. This also includes managing changes in LLP staffing to support shift, complexity and volume changes.
• Support reduction in premium freight cost by ensuring proper float levels of in plant inventory.
• Create 5% year over year save on long term purchase order agreements.
• Achieve a reduction in brokering for key carriers utilizing Data Warehouse reports and detailed brokering & book of business reviews.
• Maintain or improve 5.8 sigma rating for overall quality performance level for production disruptions.
• Support new product launches in with zero production losses due to logistics failures.
• Use Data and Performance Metrics to Develop Standards and Strategies based on Origin for float, transportation, and method of origin to reduce overall Transportation Cost including TONU, Detention/Demurrage Cost and Premium Freight.
• Develop Standards and Strategies to Create a “Plan for Every Part” based on Transportation Flow including Routing, Float and Shipping Standards.
• Interface with TPO on contracts for Transportation Provider Contracts.
• Drive Optimal Window Times to the plants and Penske PLC teams to drive Optimal Window Times and Transportation Flow into our Plants.
• Use our Pull Ahead Tools to Drive Improved KPIs for Cube and Rack Utilization.
• Align our Cost to Production to Schedule and find creative ways to lessen the impact to our Transportation Network.
• Lead efforts to use Telematics to help reduce our costs in Premium Freight and Accessorial Costs.

You’ll have...

• High School Diploma or GED
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong CMMS3 knowledge,
• Rail / Intermodal Carrier Operations Experience
• Experience with CMMS3 Data/Datamart/Alteryx or other Data Analytical Tools
• Strong understanding of MP&L (CMMS, Data Warehouse) and Microsoft (Excel, Word,PowerPoint, Access) systems.
• Travel maybe be required to the plants, External Warehouses, Provider Sites. Weekend work may be required on an exception basis.
• Ability to create presentations with clear objectives that tailor your content to your audience’s interests, knowledge level and needs.
• Strong supply chain and Plant Experience Preferred.

Even better, you may have...

• Strong supply chain and Plant Experience Preferred.

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

• Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare and more
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members, and management leases
• Tuition assistance
• Established and active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team community service
• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

This position is a range of salary grades 6- 8 and salary range $72,480-$162,120

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

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