PTO Capacity Planning Specialist

Overview

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?

As part of our Manufacturing team, you’ll help build the world‑class, state‑of‑the‑art smart vehicles we're known for. In our plants around the world, we’re constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. You'll get the satisfaction of making great products people use and love.

The individual in this position will lead the USMCA forward model compliance planning team. This team is focused on developing forward program study processes, tools, and cross‑functional RASIC to ensure all forward model programs progress through compliance to USMCA at the appropriate program approval gateways.

• Provide oversight for USMCA Compliance for forward model programs, including but not limited to:
  • Sourcing and Compliance Metrics
  • Gateway Compliance Assessment process including the financial implications of any deviation
  • Develop a strong knowledge of USMCA regulatory requirements and Tarif Codes to ultimately lead and educate across the enterprise
  • Lead development of a toolset to forecast compliance
  • Lead and interface with cross‑functional teams including PD / Program Management / Purchasing / Internal Customs Department
  • Leadership within New Program Teams developing sourcing strategy and mix forecasts that ensure adherence to ongoing USMCA
  • Develop a good working knowledge of the Manufacturing footprint, both assembly and powertrain, and purchasing sourcing strategy to align
  • Align critical stakeholders around the program objectives and create a strategy and sourcing plan that ensures compliance as well as program EBIT Targets and affordability
  • Ability to move tactical day‑to‑day workload to strategic and automated strategies and processes
  • Ability to support non‑standard work hours and availability when required to support Global organization

• Bachelor of Science / Engineering or Supply Chain and Logistics or Academic Equivalent
• Strong Excel and analytical skills are required;
  Experience in systems such as SPCPS / SAC / GCP / MCVP / AVBOM preferred
• Ability to work cross‑functionally and lead development of new tools / dashboards with support from GDIA
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to develop and present key material to both immediate and senior leadership as required
• Candidate must have strong collaboration skills to be able to work with a cross‑functional team
• Ability to collaborate on‑site 4 days per week in Dearborn

• Cycle Planning and FPV Data Utilization
• Part Release, Sourcing, and/or Codification process knowledge or experience
• Experience in the New Model and GPDS program approval cadence
• Basic Understanding of Manufacturing Footprint both for VO and Powertrain as well as the developing internal capability for EV commodities

• 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 leadership salary grade 6.

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 will be required to be onsite four or more days per week.