Resiliency Manager

Ford Motor Company

. Shape and define a newly created enterprise-wide supply chain resiliency role .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeDearborn • Michigan • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $115,500 - $218,100 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in supply chain risk assessment and mitigation, with a focus on developing frameworks and processes to enhance supply chain resiliency. Proficient in data analysis and communication, capable of translating complex risk data into actionable plans for senior leadership.

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Supply Chain Risk AssessmentSupplier Risk Management (SRM) ToolsCross-Functional CollaborationData-Driven Decision MakingProject Management Certification (PMP, Six Sigma)

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Hard Skills

Supply Chain ManagementRisk Mitigation StrategiesData AnalysisDigitalization ProficiencySupplier QualificationScenario PlanningBusiness Continuity PlanningGeopolitical Risk AnalysisDashboard DevelopmentKPI Reporting

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationExecutive Presentation SkillsInfluencing Stakeholders

Certifications & Qualifications

Project Management Professional (PMP)Six Sigma CertificationChange Management Certification (Prosci)

Industry Keywords

Automotive Supply ChainPowertrainComplex ManufacturingSupplier Quality ManagementFinancial Health Monitoring

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Shape and define a newly created enterprise-wide supply chain resiliency role
Strengthen the powertrain and powertrain installation supply chain
Conduct systematic supply chain risk assessments
Identify single-source suppliers, geographic concentration risks, tooling bottlenecks, and other critical vulnerabilities
Proactively identify and mitigate supply chain risks
Monitor supplier financial health and use SRM (Supply Risk Management) tools
Design and implement mitigation plans including dual-sourcing, safety stock strategies, alternate tooling, and supplier qualification pipelines
Establish common resiliency frameworks, tools, and decision criteria across IPTS Purchasing
Partner with Purchasing and Product Development on sourcing decisions, program launches, and supplier selection
Lead tabletop exercises and disruption simulations
Translate enterprise-level resiliency objectives into IPTS-specific initiatives
Develop dashboards and reporting cadences for risk exposure, mitigation progress, and resiliency KPIs
Escalate critical issues to IPTS Purchasing leadership
Drive continuous improvement and coordinated action across cross-functional teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, Finance, or a related field
7+ years of experience in supply chain, purchasing, procurement, or supplier risk/quality management
Experience ideally within automotive or another complex manufacturing environment
Experience identifying, assessing, and mitigating supply chain risks, including single/sole-source exposure
Experience influencing cross-functional and senior stakeholders without direct authority
Ability to build frameworks, processes, or programs from the ground up in ambiguous or undefined environments
Highly proficient in digitalization and driving adoption of new systems, processes and technologies
Excellent analytical and data-driven decision-making skills
Ability to translate complex risk data into clear action plans
Strong communication and executive presentation skills
Experience preparing reporting for senior leadership
Advanced degree (MBA or related) is a plus, though not required
Experience specifically within powertrain, chassis, or complex automotive component supply chains is an advantage
Project management or change management certification (e.g., PMP, Prosci, Six Sigma) is advantageous
Experience leading scenario planning, business continuity, or disaster recovery exercises within a supply chain context is advantageous
Experience in geopolitical or macroeconomic risk analysis as it pertains to global supply networks is advantageous
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Visa sponsorship is not available

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