North American Import/Export Operations Supervisor

Ford Motor Company

North American Import/Export Operations Supervisor at Ford optimizing ocean operations and managing logistics. Leading a team to enhance efficiency of global supply chain across North America.

Posted 6/4/2026full-timeDearborn • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $112,680 - $212,760 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and optimize end-to-end Ocean Import and Export Operations
Manage the Ocean Lead Logistics Provider (LLP) and Ocean Liners to optimize network design
Oversee import deconsolidation operations at six or more North American warehouse facilities
Manage ocean transit float to minimize accessorial, inventory, warehouse, and premium freight costs
Lead the annual ocean carrier bidding process to ensure it is awarded on time and under budget
Drive year-over-year freight and inventory reduction targets and improve inbound/outbound container utilization
Partner with 3PL providers to ensure safe packaging and shipping of powertrains to more than 20 global customers
Secure necessary weekly capacity to support demand
Implement lean management principles to guarantee damage-free, on-time material shipments
Maintain robust inventory control processes and monitor KPIs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Engineering or Business degree
Strong leadership behaviors, with a systemic process-oriented mindset.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication skills, ability to lead cross-functional teams.
Strong MRP experience (CMMS3 or SAP)
Experience with Data Analytical Tools
Strong understanding of Global Logistics
Understanding of Global Ocean Carriers
Understanding of Customs laws and processes
MBA
Strong supply chain, supplier performance and/or plant experience preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare 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

ocean import operationsocean export operationsnetwork designimport deconsolidationfreight cost managementinventory controllean management principlesMRPdata analytical toolssupply chain management

Soft Skills

leadershipanalytical skillsproblem-solvingcommunicationcross-functional team leadershipsystemic process-oriented mindset

Certifications

MBA