Ford Motor Company

Customization DIO Strategy Analyst

Ford Motor Company

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Dearborn • Missouri • United States

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Salary

💰 $74,300 - $124,500 per year

About the role

  • Lead cross-functional teams including but not limited to finance, purchasing, planning, program management, engineering, manufacturing to resolve issues related to DIO items.
  • Establish, publish, and manage project metrics to ensure quality execution
  • Coordinate action plans to resolve project issues
  • Coordinate timely updating of Program Management Analyst DIO tracking files to ensure pricing files are updated on time.
  • Support all appropriate Product Development team meetings to provide status on FC projects
  • Ensure Order guides, PDLs and Ford Build and Price all match for each vehicle lines DIO items.
  • Update SDS team with forecasts for new DIO accessories 3 months prior to launch.
  • SME for DIO processes within the department.
  • Work with Ford Customization process team leads to develop new DIO processes as necessary
  • Analyze DIO accessory sales versus objectives and determine areas of opportunity for further sales.
  • Assess competitors portfolio and determine if our offerings are competitive in pricing, offering, etc.
  • Responsible for maintaining the Master List of DIO content and ensuring the appropriate PM Analysts input is completed.
  • Run down new DIO ideas for viability, including feasibility of offering.
  • Assist with PCR input/maintenance for DIO Wheels

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
  • 5+ years of experience with product development, product launch process, vehicle integration, etc.
  • 3+ years of Product Marketing, Program Management and/or Planning experience.
  • Availability to work hybrid (4 days in Dearborn & 1 day optional remote)
  • Comfortable presenting to members of senior management
  • Prior Product Marketing, Program Management and / or Planning experience.
  • Knowledge and understanding of automotive aftermarket, vehicle dealerships - particularly in sales/service of vehicle accessories / personalization.
  • Technical knowledge and understanding of a vehicle (exterior and interior).
  • Strong Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including but not limited to, Excel, Word, Project, PowerPoint and Visio.
  • Project / Program Management Skills with a strength in managing multiple projects.
  • Automotive Field experience including dealership interaction a plus.
  • Experience with business case development including financial analytics.
  • Understanding of Ford GPDS timing and milestone requirements.
  • Strong written and verbal presentation skills required for internal management interaction and cross-functional team meeting facilitation.
  • Self-motivation, enthusiastic, open minded and a team player.
  • Analytical thinking with ability to embrace process disciplines.
Benefits
  • Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
  • Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care 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.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
product developmentproduct launch processvehicle integrationproduct marketingprogram managementfinancial analyticsproject managementanalytical thinkingDIO processesbusiness case development
Soft Skills
presentation skillsself-motivationteam playerenthusiasmopen-mindednessstrong written communicationstrong verbal communicationcross-functional team facilitationproblem-solvingorganizational skills
Certifications
Bachelor's degree