• Knowledge and Deep understanding of Global MMOG/LE Guidelines

• New supplier evaluation and supplier development

• Supplier Delivery Performance (KPI) monitoring and improvement

• Critical/Constraint Supplier Management

• Supplier relationship management

• Supply Chain technics (Inbound flows / Packaging / Outbound flows / Diversity / Demand & Supply planning / In-plant Logistic operations / Warehouse management)

• Well versed with MS Office Tools (excel, PowerPoint, etc.) & other data tools like Qliksense, Altryx, PowerBI

• Experience in Large Data Handling/Management

MMOG – Roles and Responsibilities

• Meet the MMOG Endorsement target set by people leader for the year

• Conduct Feasibility Study and Monthly Training for the targeted Suppliers

• Establish timing plan for various stages & drive suppliers to meet the target with multiple reviews/meetings

• Conduct detailed document review and endorse supplier for MMOG Level A as per the time plan

• Prepare Management report, track stage wise progress and provide input in CFT meeting

Supplier Delivery Performance Improvement

• Analyze various system data and identify Poor Performing suppliers

• Prepare training calendar for the year & Conduct detailed training for Identified suppliers on Delivery Performance Rating with fixed frequency

• Closely work with identified suppliers to identify root cause, action plan to fix the issues and target date to improve their delivery rating above min. threshold as per the process

• Collaborate with CFT (CST/Pur/STA) to seek right level of support to improve Supplier delivery performance

• Provide right decision / recommendation to CFT based on in depth analysis and received action plan for either Revoke or Over-ride Q1 certification

• Analyze and Process on-time, the Supplier Disputes raised in SuperG Application

Critical Supplier Management

• Perform large data analysis from various inputs which includes Daily Production Report, Plant MP&L team, SuperG, Premium freight caused by suppliers and Proto team to identify Production critical suppliers

• Work with suppliers either on-site or off-site to get detailed root cause, step by step action plan with target date

• On need basis, team member will be travelling to supplier sites & Ford plants in North America and expected to stationed at suppliers until fix the issues and ensuring smooth delivery as per Ford schedule

• Daily / Weekly / Monthly reports to be submitted to the management on the progress & support required to meet the time line

• Require to attend multiple meetings within function and or cross functional meetings to provide input as well seek right level of support

Launch

• Launch Readiness Review assessment to be kicked-off for all targeted programs and suppliers by 3+ months before the start of every build event (TT/PP/MP1/MP2) and supplier readiness in-line with LQOS metrics timelines

• Identify suppliers as per OTG/SALT and perform LRR checklist review in SuperG

• Conduct supplier assessments based on SALT/ TGWs/Plant inputs along with LRR check list

• Drive action plan for open points from assessment, and monitor until closure for each launch milestone

• Publishing Weekly night letters, Launch Deck preparation and representing SMRT in launch forums, seeking timely escalations/support – if designated as program coordinator

• Any Bachelor's degree (Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field). Master's degree preferred

• 3+ years of experience in in OEM or Tier1 company, with a preference for the automotive industry

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to use data to drive decision-making

• Excellent communication and people skills, with the teams to build relationships and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams

• Experience in working with a team of supply chain professionals across multiple locations

• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire teams to achieve results.

• Proven track record of cross-functional engagement with engineering, manufacturing, purchase and supplier quality

• Fluent in English (Spanish is added advantage)

• Work in North America shift timing

• Profile requires moderate to higher travel to Ford & Supplier site across globe

Requisition ID : 28396