Logistics Analyst

Position Summary

The MP&L Quality Analyst supports Ford's logistics quality strategy across vehicle logistics and material logistics, with project management and value stream mapping serving as core, defining skills for this role. The Analyst is expected to independently manage improvement projects from initiation through closure and to lead value stream mapping activities that identify waste, bottlenecks, and root causes across the logistics network. In addition, the Analyst supports quality monitoring, claims tracking, audits, and data analysis in partnership with regional MP&L teams, manufacturing plants, suppliers, carriers, dealers, and internal partners including Finance, Warranty, FCSD, and Ford Global Quality.

Core Competency Highlight

- Project Management — Ability to plan, execute, and close improvement projects with clear scope, timelines, milestones, and stakeholder communication is a critical, non-negotiable skill for this role.
- Value Stream Mapping — Hands-on ability to lead current-state and future-state VSM sessions and convert findings into actionable improvement plans is a critical, non-negotiable skill for this role

You’ll have …

- Demonstrated experience managing projects from initiation through closure, including scope, timeline, and stakeholder management (coursework, internship, or professional experience accepted).
- Hands-on experience creating current-state and future-state value stream maps and translating findings into improvement actions.
- Associate’s degree in engineering, supply chain management, logistics, business, quality management, operations, or a related field.
- 1–3 years of experience in logistics, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, claims, or related operations (internship/co-op experience considered).
- Basic knowledge of structured problem-solving, root-cause analysis, and continuous-improvement methods.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and regional stakeholders.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities under general supervision.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to travel domestically and occasionally internationally, as needed.
- Ability to participate in occasional meetings across global time zones.

Evern better, you will have …

- Project management experience
- Formal Lean/Six Sigma training with an emphasis on value stream mapping methodology (e.g., Green Belt or higher).
- Experience or internship exposure to Ford MP&L, Manufacturing, Global Quality, Warranty, FCSD, or Purchasing.
- Familiarity with vehicle logistics (rail, car haul, ocean, yard, port, terminal) or material logistics (inbound transportation, packaging, warehousing, sequencing, line-side delivery).
- Exposure to transportation claims tracking or financial recovery processes.
- Familiarity with Ford quality and warranty systems, policies, or procedures.
- Working knowledge of tools such as QLS, Overhaul, Business Objects, SharePoint, Access

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!

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

- Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
- Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care 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 from $72,480-121,440.

This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $86,600-$144,900.

This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $99,100-$166,200.

Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSR

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. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660. This position is hybrid with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week.

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