Freight and Logistics Specialist

At Ford Component Sales, LLC (FCS), we don’t just sell parts – we provide the "heartbeat" for industries worldwide. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Ford Motor Company, we are a gateway to access the world-class engineering, powertrain solutions, and cutting- edge technology that have made Ford an icon for over a century.

When you join FCS, your reach extends far beyond the driveway. Our components power everything from high-performance marine vessels and rugged industrial machinery to advanced defense vehicles and the next generation of transportation. You’ll be helping diverse industries across the globe reduce development costs and get to market faster using genuine Ford DNA.

We operate with the entrepreneurial spirit of a specialized team, backed by the massive resources and innovation of Ford Motor Company. Since 1947, we’ve been "One Team" dedicated to excellence. Here, you’ll find:

• Innovation at Scale: From engines and transmissions to the future of multimedia with SYNC technology.
• Global Impact: Work with partners in the industrial, marine, agricultural, and defense sectors.
• A Legacy of Excellence: Join a culture built on a century of Ford innovation and a commitment to world-class service.

We are seeking an analytical, detail-oriented, and collaborative Freight & Logistics Specialist to coordinate freight movements, tracks carrier performance, and resolves customs and delivery issues across supply chain networks. This role evaluates freight spend, determines appropriate service levels across business lines, and manages carrier relationships to ensure cost-effective, timely component distribution.

• Carrier Relationship Management:Establishes and maintains long-term carrier relationships through regular performance communication, business reviews and operational meetings, system profile maintenance, and cross-functional alignment across the supply base to ensure routing guides adherence.
• Transportation Planning and Coordination: Coordinates and manages carrier shipment tracking and visibility tools to proactively identify delays, mitigate supply disruptions, and resolve operational transport bottlenecks.
• Freight Rate and Invoice Governance: Analyzes, verifies, and approves or disputes transportation invoices while monitoring and controlling premium freight requests to ensure cost controls and service level compliance.
• Performance Reporting and Analytics: Designs, implements, and monitors transportation tracking reports and carrier scorecards that measure on-time delivery, damage rates, and service failures to identify operational trends.
• Quality and Supply Chain Metrics Tracking: Tracks and reports Quality Operating System (QOS) metrics and supply chain key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive continuous functional improvement.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, business administration, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and direct operational experience
• 1 to 3 years of professional experience in logistics management, transportation analysis, or supply chain operations

• 3+ years of experience managing carrier relationships, analyzing freight spend, and working with transportation management systems

An attractive and competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid holidays, bonus, 401(k) with company match, disability insurance, and tuition reimbursement assistance.

If you are a proactive problem-solver who takes pride in driving operational success and system efficiency, we’d love to talk with you. Please visit  to learn more.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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