Fulfillment Operations Analyst

Ford Motor Company

. Optimize Supply Chain Tools: Utilize Ascent and Pega to identify supply risks and drive operational efficiencies that expand the horizon for risk evaluation.

Posted 4/21/2026full-timeDearborn • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $72,480 - $121,440 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Google Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Optimize Supply Chain Tools: Utilize Ascent and Pega to identify supply risks and drive operational efficiencies that expand the horizon for risk evaluation.
Protect Production Stability: Proactively manage daily and weekly schedules to ensure existing operating plans are met without the need for remixes or production losses.
Drive Cost Mitigation: Lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce premium freight costs by optimizing processes and collaborating with the MP&L Logistics organization.
Communicate & Escalate Risk: Provide leadership with clear visibility into supply constraints, offering data-driven solutions and defined paths for escalation.
Foster Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Purchasing, Supplier Technical Assistance (STA), Supplier Operations (SOT), Product Development, and plant teams to resolve complex fulfillment issues.
Manage Supplier Accountability: Oversee critical suppliers to ensure full compliance with Ford’s global terms, expectations, and performance standards.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree.
2 years of experience in operations and data analytics.
Technical proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.)
A proven track record in manufacturing or supply chain operations, including inbound/outbound flows, packaging, and warehouse management.
Demonstrated experience in SAP, Alteryx, or similar data analysis tools.
Deep knowledge of Ford production planning and execution, with specific proficiency in MP&L systems such as CMMS, Super G, GCP, and MCPV.
Advanced data analytical skills to gather data from multiple sources, identify root causes/trends, and recommend operational improvements for supplier delivery performance.
Strong data storytelling capabilities, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights that enable data-driven decision-making.
A proactive "bias for action," focused on identifying and resolving supply risks within the "clear to build" horizon to ensure operational stability.
Demonstrated experience managing diverse supply chain functions, including demand and supply planning and in-plant logistics operations.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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.

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Hard Skills & Tools

data analyticsmanufacturing operationssupply chain operationsdata analysisdata storytellingroot cause analysisoperational improvementsdemand planningsupply planningin-plant logistics

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationcollaborationproactive problem-solvingdata-driven decision-making