JOB DESCRIPTION
- Knowledge and Deep understanding of Global MMOG/LE Guidelines
- New supplier evaluation and supplier development
- Supplier Delivery Performance (KPI) monitoring and improvement
- Critical/Constraint Supplier Management
- Supplier relationship management
- Supply Chain technics (Inbound flows / Packaging / Outbound flows / Diversity / Demand & Supply planning / In-plant Logistic operations / Warehouse management)
- Well versed with MS Office Tools (excel, PowerPoint, etc.) & other data tools like Qliksense, Altryx, PowerBI
- Experience in Large Data Handling/Management
RESPONSIBILITIES
MMOG - Roles and Responsibilities
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- Meet the MMOG Endorsement target set by people leader for the year
- Conduct Feasibility Study and Monthly Training for the targeted Suppliers
- Establish timing plan for various stages & drive suppliers to meet the target with multiple reviews/meetings
- Conduct detailed document review and endorse supplier for MMOG Level A as per the time plan
- Prepare Management report, track stage wise progress and provide input in CFT meeting
Supplier Delivery Performance Improvement
- Analyze various system data and identify Poor Performing suppliers
- Prepare training calendar for the year & Conduct detailed training for Identified suppliers on Delivery Performance Rating with fixed frequency
- Closely work with identified suppliers to identify root cause, action plan to fix the issues and target date to improve their delivery rating above min. threshold as per the process
- Collaborate with CFT (CST/Pur/STA) to seek right level of support to improve Supplier delivery performance
- Provide right decision / recommendation to CFT based on in depth analysis and received action plan for either Revoke or Over-ride Q1 certification
- Analyze and Process on-time, the Supplier Disputes raised in SuperG Application
Critical Supplier Management
- Perform large data analysis from various inputs which includes Daily Production Report, Plant MP&L team, SuperG, Premium freight caused by suppliers and Proto team to identify Production critical suppliers
- Work with suppliers either on-site or off-site to get detailed root cause, step by step action plan with target date
- On need basis, team member will be travelling to supplier sites & Ford plants in North America and expected to stationed at suppliers until fix the issues and ensuring smooth delivery as per Ford schedule
- Daily / Weekly / Monthly reports to be submitted to the management on the progress & support required to meet the time line
- Require to attend multiple meetings within function and or cross functional meetings to provide input as well seek right level of support
Launch
- Launch Readiness Review assessment to be kicked-off for all targeted programs and suppliers by 3+ months before the start of every build event (TT/PP/MP1/MP2) and supplier readiness in-line with LQOS metrics timelines
- Identify suppliers as per OTG/SALT and perform LRR checklist review in SuperG
- Conduct supplier assessments based on SALT/ TGWs/Plant inputs along with LRR check list
- Drive action plan for open points from assessment, and monitor until closure for each launch milestone
- Publishing Weekly night letters, Launch Deck preparation and representing SMRT in launch forums, seeking timely escalations/support - if designated as program coordinator
QUALIFICATIONS
- Any Bachelor's degree (Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field). Master's degree preferred
- 3+ years of experience in in OEM or Tier1 company, with a preference for the automotive industry
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to use data to drive decision-making
- Excellent communication and people skills, with the teams to build relationships and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
- Experience in working with a team of supply chain professionals across multiple locations
- Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire teams to achieve results.
- Proven track record of cross-functional engagement with engineering, manufacturing, purchase and supplier quality
- Fluent in English (Spanish is added advantage)
- Work in North America shift timing
- Profile requires moderate to higher travel to Ford & Supplier site across globe