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Immersive Experience: Gain hands-on experience in diverse areas of our supply chain, including procurement, logistics, and supplier performance management.
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Skill Development: Enhance your skills in data analysis, process improvement, risk mitigation, negotiation and communication.
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Networking: Build strong relationships with cross-functional teams and Ford leadership.
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Career Advancement: This program serves as a launchpad for a successful career at Ford.
Supply Chain Academy program seeks enthusiastic individuals to join our Supplier Technical Assist (STA) team. As an STA team member, you will be involved in managing production suppliers across the region. This involves comprehensive management, including:
Supplier Selection and Development: A rigorous process evaluating supplier production capacity, material quality, delivery reliability, and financial stability. We utilize analytical and evaluation tools reflected in key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor performance.
Performance Monitoring: Consistent tracking of part quality, on-time delivery, and material costs. This often involves on-site audits at supplier facilities. Up to 40% of time traveling to domestic suppliers locations.
Supplier Development: Supporting suppliers in improving their processes and capabilities to increase efficiency and quality. This may include knowledge sharing and investment in new technologies.
Support the development and execution of supply base and commodity strategies.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve common objectives (cost, timing, quality).
Conduct data analysis to inform business decisions and track price changes throughout program lifecycles.
Support lead sourcing processes to secure best-in-class value, a diverse supplier base, and strong supplier relationships.
Recent college graduate or early-career professional (maximum two years of experience).
Engineering degree is required
90% English proficiency (oral, reading, writing, and listening).
Strong time and data management skills.
Analytical skills (data-driven and capable of analyzing multiple scenarios).
Extra academic achievements are a must! (we are looking for examples leadership and collaboration skills)
Leader in student organizations
Above and beyond activities of any academic program or volunteering
Innovation and/or disruption projects
Strong leadership and communication skills are necessary to be successful in this position. Negotiation skills is a plus.
Travel up to 40% in domestic areas in STA, SOT on a time-to-time bases.
Ability to lead problem solving activities and manage resolution targets.
Ability to handle multiple time-sensitive and urgent matters.
Self-motivated/independent/resourceful.
Willing to learn
Genuine interest in supply chain / manufacturing process / problem solving.