Logistics Analyst

In this position...

North America Material Logistics is responsible for coordinating the movement of all inbound material to support vehicle production at each of our assembly plants. This role is responsible for leading several system and process enhancements, including assisting with the development and implementation of our new TMS together with our LLP teams.

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.

What you'll do...

• Lead the development and implementation of Transportation Management System (TMS) modules alongside our IT teams and Lead Logistics Providers (LLP)

• Gather stakeholder requirements, create business cases, and present proposals to management

• Document and improve current business practices across multiple teams within material logistics working cross-functionally, to create process efficiencies and cost saves

• Develop and maintain freight databases, dashboards, and key metrics

• Interface with LLP on connectivity with new in development TMS system; define processes to connect systems for future use

• Create implementation plans and rollout processes with key stakeholders

• Support special projects and requests through data gathering and analysis

• Work remotely, with flexibility to come to the office when needed

What you'll do...

• Lead the development and implementation of Transportation Management System (TMS) modules alongside our IT teams and Lead Logistics Providers (LLP)

• Gather stakeholder requirements, create business cases, and present proposals to management

• Document and improve current business practices across multiple teams within material logistics working cross-functionally, to create process efficiencies and cost saves

• Develop and maintain freight databases, dashboards, and key metrics

• Interface with LLP on connectivity with new in development TMS system; define processes to connect systems for future use

• Create implementation plans and rollout processes with key stakeholders

• Support special projects and requests through data gathering and analysis

• Work remotely, with flexibility to come to the office when needed