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Ford Energy is a newly formed, wholly-owned subsidiary of Ford Motor Company dedicated to accelerating U.S. energy independence. Leveraging Ford’s century of manufacturing excellence and world-class battery energy storage systems (BESS) technology, Ford Energy designs, manufactures, and services grid-scale and commercial DC battery energy storage systems (BESS). Ford Energy is uniquely positioned to capture the growing demand for reliable, US-built energy storage systems. We are not just building batteries; we are building the infrastructure for the next generation of the American grid. Why Ford Energy? At Ford Energy, you have the backing of an industrial manufacturing powerhouse with the agility of a dedicated energy startup offering industry leading technology. We offer a competitive compensation package including performance-based bonuses, Ford vehicle discounts, and the opportunity to shape the energy strategy of one of the world's most iconic brands. Learn more at https://fordenergy.com.
In this position...
You will...
- Lead transportation network planning across inbound logistics, warehousing, and outbound shipping, aligning routing, equipment, shipping standards, DOT hazardous material, inventory planning levels, and delivery windows with production requirements.
- Manage logistics and warehouse service providers to ensure reliable, on-time service, coordinating provider capacity and staffing with customer demand and production volumes in support of the Sales and Operations Plan (S&OP).
- Drive continuous improvement across Material Planning and Logistics (MP&L) and reduce labor and overhead costs through freight optimization, direct material packaging improvements, sourcing initiatives, billing audits, and control of premium freight, detention, demurrage, and other accessorial charges.
- Analyze logistics data and performance metrics to optimize material flow and monitor cost and service targets. Resolve cross-functional issues in collaboration with plant teams, suppliers, carriers, and warehouse providers.
- Execute launch logistics plans to prevent production disruptions.
- Serve as the primary MP&L lead for warehouse systems planning (ERP/MRP), process mapping, user acceptance testing (UAT), and facility systems launch, supporting the site operationally. Directly responsible for ERP/MRP governance, ensuring the defined physical process standard is executed within the system for both in-plant and warehouse transactions and processes.
- Maintain alignment with AIAG MMOG/LE guidelines and Ford Q1 (or equivalent) supplier quality frameworks. What you'll do...
- Achieve plant calendarized and annualized freight savings targets through inbound freight improvements, sourcing, density changes, and physical tracking; deliver year-over-year savings on long-term purchase order agreements.
- Partner with the Transportation Purchasing Organization (TPO) to develop logistics commodity strategies and define equipment and routing specifications for requests for quote (RFQs) and transportation provider contracts.
- Drive standardized work among service providers to execute supplier shipping instructions and daily inbound and outbound schedules that enable continuous flow within battery manufacturing operations.
- Lead service provider action planning against key performance indicators (KPIs), including freight cost, cube/weight utilization, plan vs. actual, return ratio, pull-ahead, truck order not used (TONU), billing discrepancies, detention/demurrage, inventory float planning, and freight brokering.
- Resolve logistics issues among plants, suppliers, customs and carriers in partnership with plant group managers. Participate in daily and weekly meetings, metric reviews, and cost reviews with the Lead Logistics Provider (LLP) Logistics Analyst.
- Execute forward model logistics plans with the LLP and affected plants, monitor readiness through weekly plant launch readiness reviews, and support new product launches with zero production losses due to logistics failures.
- Manage inbound and outbound logistics networks, import/export operations, customs compliance, and tariff and duty management to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Lead ERP/MRP process mapping, coordinate UAT, and direct the end-to-end systems launch for the facility.
- Maintain supply chain excellence by aligning operations with global industry standards, including AIAG MMOG/LE guidelines and Ford Q1 (or equivalent) supplier quality frameworks.
You'll have...
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 2+ years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing material planning, production scheduling, supply chain, and logistics, or equivalent leadership experience.
- Deep understanding of material flow principles and automotive logistics guidelines (e.g., AIAG MMOG/LE) or equivalent manufacturing quality frameworks.
- Proven ability to perform effectively in fast-paced plant launch environments, greenfield developments, or high-volume automotive or electronics manufacturing sites.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Working knowledge of MP&L systems (e.g., data warehouse tools) and the Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access).
- Ability to create and deliver clear, objective-driven presentations tailored to the audience's interests, knowledge level, and needs.
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed, to plants, external warehouses, and provider sites in support of startup activities. Weekend work may be required on an exception basis.
Even better, you may have...
- Master's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
- 8+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing material planning, production scheduling, supply chain, and logistics, including plant experience.
- Automotive industry experience (OEM or Tier supplier), including experience with AIAG MMOG/LE standards.
- Hands-on experience mapping and implementing industry-standard Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems (e.g., SAP S/4HANA).
- Strong experience with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP).
- Validated functional expertise in material flow.
- Experience in greenfield site development or high-volume automotive, battery, or electronics manufacturing.
- Rail and intermodal carrier operations experience.
- Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or Black Belt).
- Experience with 8D, 5-Why analysis, DMAIC/DMADV methodologies, and lean tools (5S, Kanban, Poka-Yoke, Value Stream Mapping).
- Excellent communication, collaboration, leadership, and team-building skills, with demonstrated experience working with all levels of the organization.
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities.
- Passion for energy systems and U.S. energy independence.
Leadership Attributes
- Strategic visionary: Translates production data into scalable manufacturing strategies aligned with the growing battery energy storage system (BESS) industry.
- Decisive under pressure: Makes rapid, data-driven decisions during line balancing and production ramp-up.
- Adaptable: Leads effectively in an evolving startup environment and supports a 24/7 operation, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Location & Travel
- Internationally during launch period, and then U.S.-based, with domestic travel as needed.
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 the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
- Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
- Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare 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. 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
- 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 This position is leadership level 6 and ranges from $115,500-$218,100. Final determination of salary grade will be based on the 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/LL6
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Company: As Ford establishes a wholly owned subsidiary focused on Battery Energy Storage Systems, this role will initially be employed by Ford and is expected to transition to the subsidiary within one year. #FordEnergy