VO Supply Base Cap Planning Analyst

Ford Motor Company; Allen Park (MI); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle discount program for employees

Job summary

Ford Motor Company is seeking a Senior Manufacturing/Supply Chain Analyst in Michigan to serve as the primary link between forecasted sales requirements and manufacturing execution. You will develop precise vehicle and part-level volumes, identify bottlenecks, and drive cross-functional alignment to ensure smooth production and successful launches.

The role emphasizes ownership of FPV-driven volume development, capacity studies, and proactive change management, with a high-visibility path within

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• 2-5 years of capacity planning, supply chain analysis or manufacturing operations experience.
• Strong data analysis and modeling skills with the ability to translate data into supply chain strategy.
• Excellent negotiation and presentation skills to drive consensus among Sales, Marketing, and Engineering.
• Experience with ERP/PLM systems and MS Excel is essential.
• Familiarity with APW and MPW concepts is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain vehicle volumes and market allocations based on FPV data.
• Perform capacity analyses and What-If studies to guide requirements and assess volume changes.
• Identify commodity constraints and manufacturing gaps; collaborate cross-functionally to resolve launch risks.
• Manage changes in vehicle volumes, feature rates, BOMs to mitigate supply risks.
• Lead cross-functional consensus meetings with Sales and Marketing to align demand with capability.
• Bridge the gap between Free Demand and Funded Supplier Capacity to align supplier investments.

Skills

Data analysis

Excel proficiency

Cross-functional leadership

Communication skills

ERP/PLM experience

APW/MPW knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Analytics, Industrial Engineering

Tools

ERP software

PLM software

Job description

In this position ...

You will serve as the primary link between forecasted sales requirements and actual manufacturing execution. Your mission is to develop precise vehicle and part-level volumes (APW/MPW), identify potential supply chain bottlenecks, and drive cross-functional alignment to ensure seamless vehicle production and successful product launches.- You will be at the heart of the company's manufacturing strategy, directly influencing how we bring vehicles to market. This role offers high visibility, the opportunity to solve complex global challenges, and a clear path for professional growth within the Supply Chain and Operations organizations.

What you will do ...

• Volume Development: Develop and maintain vehicle volumes and market allocations based on Final Program Volume (FPV) data.
• Capacity Analysis: Conduct comprehensive "Confirm" and "What-If" capacity studies to communicate requirements to the supply base and evaluate the impact of potential volume shifts.
• Constraint Management: Proactively identify commodity constraints and manufacturing gaps. Work cross-functionally to resolve issues that could affect launch timelines or planned production mixes.
• Change Management: Manage complex changes in vehicle volumes, feature rates, product definitions, and Bills of Materials (BOM) to eliminate supply risks.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Lead consensus meetings with Sales and Marketing teams to align market demand requests with manufacturing capabilities.
• Supply Gap Resolution: Analyze and bridge the gap between "Free Demand" and "Funded Supplier Capacity," ensuring supplier investments align with long‑term forecasted needs.

You'll have ...

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Analytics, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: 2-5 years of experience in capacity planning, supply chain analysis, or manufacturing operations (automotive experience preferred).
• Analytical Skills: Strong proficiency in data analysis and modeling. Ability to translate complex data sets into actionable supply chain strategies.
• Communication: Excellent negotiation and presentation skills, with the ability to drive consensus among diverse stakeholders (Sales, Marketing, and Engineering).
• Technical Proficiency: Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, etc.) and experience with ERP/PLM software. Even better, you may have...
• Familiarity with APW (Average Production Weekly) and MPW (Maximum Production Weekly) concepts.

Even better you may have ...

• Experience with Bill of Materials (BOM) management and product definition logic.
• Knowledge of vehicle launch processes and automotive manufacturing constraints.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment with shifting priorities.

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 salary grade 7 and ranges from $84,480-141,360.

This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $96,720-162,120.

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.

This position is hybrid with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week.