North American Import​/Export Operations Supervisor

North American Import/Export Operations Supervisor

Dearborn, MI, United States (Hybrid)

In this position...

The North America Ocean Import & Export Supervisor Position presents an exciting opportunity to take on a critical leadership role in an ever‐changing supply chain. Put your MP&L and Supply Chain knowledge to use as you lead a team to design and implement the most cost‑effective import / export logistics network. This network includes operational responsibility for Import and Export warehouse facilities.

The team is responsible to ensure consistent flow of material to the plants in NA around the world while optimizing freight and inventory cost.

You will lead and optimize end‐to‐end Ocean Import and Export Operations to ensure a highly efficient, cost‑effective global supply chain. On the import side, you will manage the Ocean Lead Logistics Provider (LLP) and Ocean Liners to optimize network design, oversee import deconsolidation operations at six or more North American warehouse facilities, and manage ocean transit float to minimize accessorial, inventory, warehouse, and premium freight costs.

You will also lead the annual ocean carrier bidding process to ensure it is awarded on time and under budget, while driving year‑over‑year freight and inventory reduction targets and improving inbound/outbound container utilization. For export operations, you will partner with 3PL providers to ensure the safe packaging and shipping of powertrains to more than 20 global customers, secure the necessary weekly capacity to support demand, and implement lean management principles to guarantee damage‑free, on‑time material shipments.

Throughout these operations, you maintain robust inventory control processes and monitor daily, weekly, and monthly KPIs to ensure performance consistently exceeds global standards.

What you’ll do...

Achieve YOY Freight Efficiency budget.

Minimize international premium freight.

Achieve Ocean Cube metrics.

Manage 3PL provider performance through KPIs.

Work with Ocean Carriers to improve performance.

Perform Kaizen activities at Ports, Warehouses, etc to break constraints.

You’ll have...

• Engineering or Business degree
• Strong leadership behaviors, with a systemic process‑oriented mindset.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills, ability to lead cross‑functional teams.
• Strong MRP experience (CMMS3 or SAP)
• Experience with Data Analytical Tools
• Strong understanding of Global Logistics
• Understanding of Global Ocean Carriers
• Understanding of Customs laws and processes
• MBA
• Strong supply chain, supplier performance and/or plant experience preferred

Even better, you may have...

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!

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 leadership level 6 and ranges from $112,680-$212,760.

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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week.

• Job Identification 64531
• Job Category Manufacturing
• Posting Date 06/24/2026, 11:43 PM
• Apply Before 06/28/2026, 05:00 AM
• Degree Level Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 6100 Mercury Dr, Dearborn, MI, 48126, US (Hybrid)
• Preferred Degree Master of Business Administration