Vehicle Supply Capacity Planning Analyst

Dearborn, MI, United States (Hybrid)

• You will serve as the primary link between forecasted sales requirements and actual manufacturing execution. Your mission is to develop precise vehicle and part-level volumes (APW/MPW), identify potential supply chain bottlenecks, and drive cross‑functional alignment to ensure seamless vehicle production and successful product launches.

• You will be at the heart of the company’s manufacturing strategy, directly influencing how we bring vehicles to market. This role offers high visibility, the opportunity to solve complex global challenges, and a clear path for professional growth within the Supply Chain and Operations organizations.

• Volume Development: Develop and maintain vehicle volumes and market allocations based on Final Program Volume (FPV) data.
• Capacity Analysis: Conduct comprehensive "Confirm" and "What-If" capacity studies to communicate requirements to the supply base and evaluate the impact of potential volume shifts.
• Constraint Management: Proactively identify commodity constraints and manufacturing gaps. Work cross‑functionally to resolve issues that could affect launch timelines or planned production mixes.
• Change Management: Manage complex changes in vehicle volumes, feature rates, product definitions, and Bills of Materials (BOM) to eliminate supply risks.
• Cross‑Functional Leadership: Lead consensus meetings with Sales and Marketing teams to align market demand requests with manufacturing capabilities.
• Supply Gap Resolution: Analyze and bridge the gap between "Free Demand" and "Funded Supplier Capacity," ensuring supplier investments align with long‑term forecasted needs.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Analytics, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: 2–5 years of experience in capacity planning, supply chain analysis, or manufacturing operations (automotive experience preferred).
• Analytical
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong proficiency in data analysis and modeling. Ability to translate complex data sets into actionable supply chain strategies.
• Communication: Excellent negotiation and presentation skills, with the ability to drive consensus among diverse stakeholders (Sales, Marketing, and Engineering).
• Technical Proficiency: Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, etc.) and experience with ERP/PLM software.

• Experience with Bill of Materials (BOM) management and product definition logic.
• Familiarity with APW (Average Production Weekly) and MPW (Maximum Production Weekly) concepts.
• Knowledge of vehicle launch processes and automotive manufacturing constraints.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment with shifting priorities.

Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage

Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp‑up programs, subsidized back‑up childcare and more

Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more

Vehicle discount program for employees and family members, and management leases

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.

This position is a salary grade 6 and ranges from $72,480–121,440.

This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $84,480–141,360.

This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $96,720–162,120.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status.