Location: Montpelier,VT, USA
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.In this position...The Electrification Production Planning Manager is focused on the new ADEV designed vehicles as an MP&L Single Point of responsibility for Constraints Planning, Order Management, Production Planning of the new vehicles.Required Travel: 60% of time is initially expected in-person in Irvine CAThis job is posted as remote unless the selected candidates live within 50 miles of Dearborn MI, then it may require hybrid onsite schedule, up to 60% of the time.What you'll do...Single Point of Contact to drive:Monthly Production plan based on Free Demand requestReturn to M&S a buildable production program that adheres to:VO Assembly CapabilityPTO battery and E-motor MFG CapabilityVO Supply capacity and constraint capabilityAuthor constraints as required into S&OP tool that defines MFG & Supply capacity capabilityEnsure production program volumes are buildable within constraintsEnable S&OP entity allocation data feed to downstream systemsCommunicate production capabilities to Sales counter partsShare buildable configurations to enable accurate material forecast and wholesale guides so that orders and forecast match S&OP allocationDevelop and communicate containment plans to enable Free Demand volume targetsBreak constraints to align capacity with free demand as quickly as possibleDrive teams to develop containment actions that stabilize schedules while optimizing customer demandDefine and publish Metrics and KPI for key performance indicators related toProduction to ProgramPart level forecast accuracyProduction to ScheduleFree Demand match rate at entity levelPart constraint tracking from Open to CloseDevelop inventory and scheduling strategy to enable 98%+ Build to Schedule accuracyDefine key enablers and engage stakeholders to develop and implement strategyPlan for every partStable schedule that optimizes forPlant operating cost (Labor & Overhead)Release stabilityInitiate a Build to Order process where customers select scheduled orders versus submitting orders into an order bankDevelop a system that allows customers to configure an order and return a list of matching VINS from Ford's scheduled order horizon that the customer could selectAllow changes to selected VIN to improve match to customer specificationsAmendment actions must adhere to stability guidelines and constraintsDevelop scheduling process to align orders with Transportation capacity to optimize Schedule to Delivery performanceYou'll have...Bachelors Degree in Supply ChainMinimum 15+ years in ManufacturingAuto OEM good managerial experienceExperience in areas of Supply Chain / Purchasing / Supplier Management / LogisticsRequired Travel: 60% of time is initially expected in-person in Irvine CAThis job is posted as remote unless the selected candidates live within 50 miles of Dearborn MI, then it may require hybrid onsite schedule, up to 60% of the time.Even better, you may have...Executive presenceAdaptation to latest technological advancementStrong verbal and written communication skillsCross cultural working etiquettesAbility to Lead and work with varied skill teamsStrong analytical skillsEmotional resilience.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 coverageFlexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare and moreFamily building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and moreVehicle discount program for employees and family members, and management leasesTuition assistanceEstablished and active employee resource groupsPaid time off for individual and team community serviceA generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year's DayPaid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.For more information on salary and benefits, click here: ( position is a leadership level 5.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 committed to a culturally diverse workforce. 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-###-####.#LI-Remote#LI-JL1Requisition ID: 38001