Analyst, Supply Chain Program Management

Ford Motor Company

. Support Ford’s next generation of vehicle programs .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeDearborn • Michigan • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $86,600 - $166,200 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Supply Chain program planning, sourcing activities, and cross-functional collaboration to drive program success. Proficient in utilizing sourcing tools and data analysis to support decision-making and achieve program targets.

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Supply Chain Program PlanningSourcing Workplan Tool (SWT)Supplier Quotation AnalysisCross-Functional CollaborationAdvanced Microsoft Excel

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Hard Skills

Supply Chain ManagementProgram ManagementPurchasingData AnalysisCost AnalysisSourcing DecisionsMilestone ManagementProcess Improvement

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsStakeholder Management

Tools & Technologies

AribaPower BIQlik SenseMicrosoft Office Suite

Industry Keywords

Commodity PlanningSupplier Technical Assistance (STA)Ford SystemsGPDSManufacturing Cost Studies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support Ford’s next generation of vehicle programs
Lead Supply Chain program planning and work plans covering Commodity Planning, Sourcing, Supplier Quotation, and Sourcing Contract activities
Develop and maintain the Sourcing Tracker / SWT (Sourcing Workplan Tool)
Partner with Program Management, Product Development, Finance, and Cost Estimating to align sourcing assumptions, commodity selection, program targets, and financial requirements
Drive sourcing milestones, including target setting, Supplier Engineering On-Board Dates (SEOBD), SIR requirements, and timely completion of IPQ Packages with VHMs
Lead Supply Chain participation in Sourcing PATs and NML forums
Communicate program timing, status, requirements, risks, and resource priorities across Supply Chain and Site STA
Coordinate program localization requirements and changes requiring significant capital investment
Coordinate Purchasing support for pre-program planning, manufacturing cost studies, ILVS/sequencing studies, make-versus-buy analyses, and purchase order and tooling order placement
Own the Supply Chain point of view for the program
Provide status reporting and Supply Chain inputs to GPDS Integrator, corporate BPR, OESAR, and program milestone reviews
Drive cross-functional alignment and resolution of issues to ensure Supply Chain deliverables meet program timing, targets, and product development requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field
3+ years of Supply Chain, Program Management, Purchasing, or related experience
Experience supporting sourcing and purchasing activities, including supplier quotations, cost analysis, sourcing decisions, and purchase order placement
Experience with Supply Chain planning, sourcing, data analysis, and product development milestone management
Experience with Sourcing Workplan Tool (SWT), Ariba, Power BI, Qlik Sense, or similar sourcing and business intelligence tools
Experience working cross-functionally with Product Development, Manufacturing, Finance, Material Planning & Logistics, Purchasing, or Supplier Technical Assistance (STA)
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite
Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Visa sponsorship is not available
Preferred: 5+ years of Supply Chain, Program Management, or related experience
Preferred: Knowledge of Ford systems, GPDS, and Supply Chain program management processes
Preferred: Demonstrated commercial business acumen and process improvement experience
Comfortable using AI tools to drive productivity and efficiency

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
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
Fertility treatments
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members
Management leases
Tuition assistance
Established and active employee resource groups
Paid time off for individual and team community service
Generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
Paid time off
Option to purchase additional vacation time