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. What will you make today?
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...
Lead day to day oversight of vehicle movement at Kansas City Up-fitters to ensure vehicles are shipping to plan.
What you'll do...
Work with carriers and 3rd party logistics providers to maintain on time performance targets for Finished Vehicles deliveries and pick-ups from local upfitters
Work with internal and external stakeholders to resolve daily operational and logistical issues that affect deliveries and logistics performance
Monitor and reconcile inventory flow and vehicle aging issues
Maintain 100% Inventory Accuracy
Contractual carrier performance management
Identify and investigate operational issues impacting the handling of vehicles in the network
Develop tracking metrics and tools to improve and monitor key KPI's
Maintain and track Cognosos Tags
Lead the field team efforts, actions, and projects to reduce inventory dwell at Up-fitters
Communicate or presenting to Senior Ford Leadership, regularly on Up-fitter performance
Work with Ford Pro on Up-Fitter Performance metrics and milestone timeliness and accuracy
Develop thorough understanding of industry trends and technology advancements through research and benchmarking exercises
Position located in Kansas City, Mo.
You'll have...
Bachelor degree
3+ years of Supply Chain or Operations Management work experience
3+ years Microsoft Office experience to include Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
Even better, you may have...
Bachelor degree in: Supply Chain or Operations Management, Industrial Engineering or other applicable degrees
Upfitter work experience or knowledge
Ability to positively influence change
Ability to handle complexity and multi-tasking
Ability to work with cross-functional groups to resolve concerns
Strong organizational skills required
Ability to make decisions and work independently
Ability to work with cross-functional groups (internal / external to the company)
Proficiency in Alteryx and other big data mining tools
You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!
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
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.
For a detailed look at our benefits, click here:
https://fordcareers.co/GSRnon-HTHD
This position is a range of salary grades 6, 7 and 8.
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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