Vehicle Logistics Analyst

Ford Motor Company

Vehicle Logistics Analyst overseeing vehicle distribution network for Ford. Leading logistics operations and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure efficiency.

Posted 6/9/2026full-timeDearborn • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $74,300 - $166,200 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead day-to-day operations and vehicle movement across multiple US destination rail ramps to ensure shipping schedules align with distribution plans.
Partner with yard operators and car haul carriers to develop and execute daily lift plans, keeping ramp inventories strictly below standard targets.
Monitor daily vehicle dwell times for all VINs at assigned ramps; proactively identify bottlenecks and implement corrective actions to keep dwell times below target.
Reconcile inventory flow issues and resolve vehicle aging concerns at the ramps.
Monitor carrier performance against contractual agreements, driving accountability and escalating non-performing carriers to Transportation Purchasing when necessary.
Manage and enforce the 10-day chargeback process for carriers aligned with updated contract terms.
Manage expenditures to reduce premium freight spending and ensure budget compliance. Lead or support individual and team-based Cost Savings Projects.
Analyze transit data using Freight Verify and other logistics platforms to identify network bottlenecks, reduce Time In Transit (TIT), and drive network efficiencies.
Develop, maintain, and utilize tracking metrics and analytical tools to monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and support data-driven decision-making.
Serve as a primary point of contact and support requests for key business units, including Ford Pro, Lincoln, Model E, and Ford Blue.
Collaborate with internal Ford departments (FCSD, Sales & Marketing, Finance, and Assembly Plants) as well as external industry groups (other OEMs, AIAG) to resolve logistics challenges.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor degree in Supply Chain, logistics, Material Planning or related degree; or a combination of equivalent experience and education.
2 plus years of experience in Logistics Experience: Proven experience in Material Planning & Logistics (MP&L) or supply chain operations.
2 plus years of experience Manufacturing/Plant Awareness: A solid understanding of plant operations and automotive manufacturing workflows.
Communication Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence and ability to regularly present operational updates and strategies to Senior Leadership.
Problem Solving & Autonomy: Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills, with a proven ability to make independent decisions, handle complexity, and resolve issues in a fast-paced environment.
Influence & Collaboration: Ability to positively influence change and work collaboratively across cross-functional teams.
Technical Proficiency: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
Even better, you may have...
4 plus years of experience in Logistics Experience: Proven experience in Material Planning & Logistics (MP&L) or supply chain operations.
4 plus years of experience Manufacturing/Plant Awareness: A solid understanding of plant operations and automotive manufacturing workflows.
Data Analytics: Experience using Power BI, data mining, or other analytics tools to build dashboards and interpret complex datasets.
Carrier Management: Prior experience managing third-party logistics (3PL) providers, yard operations, or carrier contracts.

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

logisticsmaterial planningsupply chain operationsdata analyticscarrier managementcost savingsperformance metricsinventory managementtransit data analysisproblem solving

Soft Skills

communication skillsorganizational skillsmulti-taskingindependent decision makinginfluencecollaborationpresentation skillsproactive identificationaccountabilitystrategic thinking