Analyst, PPM, PBOM

Ford Motor Company

Analyst responsible for Bill of Material accuracy and system integrity for manufacturing processes. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to manage discrepancies and support engineering changes.

Posted 6/15/2026full-timeChennai • 🇮🇳 IndiaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AssemblyERPGoogle Cloud PlatformPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensure **__100% BOM accuracy__** for Global product vehicle lines (Except Otosan), Powertrain (Except NA), Transmission plants (Except NA), Frame assembly & Battery assembly that are managed centrally from India.
Liase with Plant MP&L, PD, NMP, PVT, VOME and other cross function teams as applicable to close the identified Bill of Material discrepancies.
Willingness to work in flexible shift timings [Based on the Plant and DnR regions handled], especially in North America, South America, Europe & Australia time zone.
Perform PPM launch related activities in co-ordination with NMP & Program team to ensure timely system set-ups.
Track all new PDL’s / CRF’s / TIBs in region and drive team to ensure MP&L / PPM timings are supportable.
Represent PPM in PST meetings, Regional BOM and Order meetings, Director’s review to highlight PPM open issues (if any) and discuss next steps / containment plans for prebuilds.
Support to resolve BOM queries, discrepancies and ensure right supplier release data.
Support PD team in engineering change implementation of TVM / Cost reduction and revenue enhancement product actions.
Utilize Global audit tool EMPRESS for definition of the parts based on PDL and ensure verifying part to part usage, quantity per vehicle for ongoing production, Bundle changes, Added-Starter and Major launches.
Ensure Supplier release accuracy through BOM audits and communicate to Plant teams for any discrepancies and work for Interim & Permanent fix
Prepare and maintain accurate Commodity audits (daily rates). Ensure updates are made at an appropriate timeframe to meet all program objectives.
Create, Maintain & Conduct part list audits for BOM structures as applicable.
Support Physical BOM validation at Manufacturing Plant to ensure BOM integrity for New models, Major Launches, Bundle programs and added starter programs.
Support the identification, collaboration & implementation of best processes / training development for the PPM organization.
Collaborate with plant MP&L and Industrial engineering team to develop Teledata handbook for Broadcast chart coding
Ensure 100% accurate Broadcast Bill of material coding in mainframe system with reference to launch milestones and engineering changes.
Material Release & Sourcing changes [North America Vehicle plants] – Ensure responding to supplier queries with respect to Release queries. Manage sourcing actions in system based on CMMS Mailbox.
Improve process through smart ideas and automated workflow’s and dashboards.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Graduate from Engineering Discipline. Post graduation added advantage
3+ Years with Engineering change and BOM management
Engineering change management, Bill of Material Management, Production Development, Design & Research
Good communication and analytical skills
Knowledge on Vehicles & Power trains
Hands on experience in ERP(SAP), Engineering management & Material management systems
Knowledge on experience in Automation tools [Alteryx, Python, Qliksense, Power automate, Power BI, GCP]

Benefits

Comp & perks

Willing to work in flexible shifts.

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Hard Skills & Tools

BOM managementengineering change managementproduction developmentdesign and researchanalytical skillsvehicle knowledgepowertrain knowledge

Soft Skills

communication skills