Supply Chain Manager – Windshield Wipers

Ford Motor Company

Supply Chain Manager overseeing resourcing and cost management for windshield wipers at Ford. Collaborating with teams to ensure quality and launch readiness for multiple programs.

Posted 5/12/2026full-timeDearborn • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $115,500 - $218,100 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead for complex resourcing of multiple programs, which requires close cross-functional collaboration to resolve roadblocks in real time.
Directly responsible for on-time sourcing and cost management for the wipers commodity.
Engage with cross-functional team to deliver strong quality and launch readiness across all programs.
Deliver a robust and comprehensive Global Commodity Business Plan that addresses key future strategic considerations such as supplier diversification, quality, and cost planning.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance or other related field of study
5-8 years of experience in Supply Chain with general automotive commodity knowledge
Master's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance or other related field of study (even better)
5-8 years of experience in Purchasing within the automotive manufacturing industry (even better)

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

sourcingcost managementcommodity managementbusiness planningsupplier diversificationquality managementlaunch readinessautomotive commodity knowledgepurchasing

Soft Skills

cross-functional collaborationproblem-solvingcommunicationleadership