Supplier Releasing Manager

Supplier Releasing Manager

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Successful candidates for this position will participate in Director level discussions on issues impacting part availability and Uptime, will work cross-functionally with Production Purchasing Supply Chain/MP&L on constraints impacting service, and work closely with other members of the organization (e.g. Part Releasing & Cataloguing, STA, Service Purchasing, Engineering) to resolve issues impacting a supplier’s ability to support service.

They will lead a team of 8-10 employees responsible for managing over 400 suppliers with over 35K unique part numbers with an annual inventory buy of $300M.  

This role is a hybrid role located in Lavonia, Michigan. 

In this role, you will be responsible for:

The Supplier Releasing Manager is responsible for managing the interface between our supply base and the various PS&L/SCM systems (SAP/SNC, MMP, SDS, Super-G), ensuring our suppliers adhere to our established processes and ship to the schedules provided.  In addition, the selected candidate will:

• Manage a team of supply chain analysts who interface with our suppliers on issues such as behind schedule, backorders, Super-G performance, and Vehicles Off-Road. Provide status updates and report out on issues both inside and outside of Supply Chain
• Oversee Supplier Performance for all suppliers in the assigned department
• Hold reoccurring meetings with high VOR/backorder/behind schedule/poor performing suppliers to obtain promise ship dates at the part level and drive overall supplier improvement and development
• Identify and implement opportunities for process improvement through data analysis 
• Ensure MCRP compliance via annual audits and certification
• Escalate supplier issues cross-functionally (e.g. Production/Service Purchasing, Product Analysis, Quality, Engineering, Material Planning & Logistics, etc.)
• Work with MP&L constraints team to ensure current production FCSD requirements are minimally met
• Support Sales & Marketing initiatives and work with Ford/Lincoln dealers, as required.

You’ll have: 

• BA/BS required, Supply Chain Degree Preferred
• Ability to work with large cross-functional teams and remotely manage a team of analysts
• Strong organizational and administrative skills 
• Ability to multi-task, strong problem-solving, conflict management skills
• Outstanding interpersonal, team building, and communication skills
• Knowledge of PS&L systems preferred, primarily SAP SCM
• Ability to travel to work with FBS team, as required

Even better, if you have: 

• Working knowledge of 8-D process preferred

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

• Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare and more
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members, and management lease
• Tuition assistance
• Established and active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team community service
• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time

 For a detailed look at our benefits, click here:  

This position is a range of salary grades LL6

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