Buyer - Semiconductor Resilience

Job Description
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?
Are you excited about getting in on the ground floor of Ford's Supply Chain evolution? The semiconductor crisis exposed the need for our company to develop a set of new tools and capabilities -- using advanced analytics to manage constraints, identify opportunities for improvement, and drive innovations in the supply chain. Risk mitigation strategies are at the forefront of incorporating lessons learned from the semiconductor crisis, embodying the notion of upstream thinking, and using analytics to ensure that Ford emerges as a more supply chain resilient organization.
We are seeking highly motivated team player to continue the development of a highly successful semiconductor safety stock program through an expansion of scope. This team works with our supply base as well as cross-functionally to assess semiconductor supply risk and implement risk mitigations. We are looking for a tenacious individual with exceptional organizational and people skills who can manage relationships across our supply base, VHM, PD, and Finance - and relentlessly drive the team toward its goals. In this role you'll have the opportunity to have a significant impact on the company's delivery objectives and have frequent engagement with leadership.
Responsibilities
This dynamic, high impact position has the following responsibilities with potential to expand to other similar projects:

• Assist in the expansion of the existing Safety Stock Program to protect more semiconductors and more vehicle programs
• Own Semiconductor supply chain resilience journey from semiconductor risk assessment, risk management, to risk prevention
• Champion semiconductor risk assessment criteria based on Product Development, Supply Chain, Subject Matter Expert, and market feedback.
• Monitor Safety Stock Program key performance indicators (KPIs) and implement corrective actions
• Develop additional semiconductor resilience strategies based on various external factors (geo-political, environmental, End-of-Life, and etc.)
• Negotiate Safety Stock agreements with suppliers and align internally with Finance and Supply Chain to implement
• Help model Safety Stock Program across other product/component categories

Qualifications
Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field of study
• Supply Chain business acumen
• Experience with big data processing and financial analysis
• Knowledge of Ford business systems like: ARIBA, CMMS, WIPS, ADS, ASN, WPP, etc.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced, team environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Business, Supply Chain or related field of study
• Effective communicator that can seamlessly transition from bottom-up details to concise, clear executive messaging
• Familiarity with electronic components and semiconductor supply chain

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 8.
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This position is a range of salary grades SG8 .
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