Mgr - N Tier COE

• Lead and manage Tier N supply chain data gathering, risk detection and mitigation before they manifest into a supply disruption
• Collaborate cross functionally (Purchasing MPL) and operate as ONE Centre of Excellence (COE) Team and leverage Digital tools within Ford to progress Ford ability to mitigate Tier N issues

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and guide team to uncover Tier 1 supplier network relationships via various Value stream activities for identified targeted commodities and suppliers
• Strategize and align on expanding value stream to other programs and commodities to increase network visibility
• Implement VSM data compliance and completeness as part of launch (GPDS) deliverables for forward model programs
• Support team to execute the "Risk Mitigation Framework" of scanning, profiling developing supply protection plans to mitigate uncertainty
• Monitor and evaluate teams’ ability to triage daily events signals with category, commodity network data to arrive at insights and use them to scan categories commodities for emerging risks
• Monitor profiled risks, analysis and findings for targeted risk alerts are dispositioned for further actions and lead for closure
• Leverage supply chain / purchasing knowledge expertise to pro-actively screen Suppliers commodities with macro and micro economic perspectives
• Track team adherence to escalation protocol for supplier noncompliance. Measure and monitor teams performance via metrices
• Represent in leadership forums for executive report out and required support.
• Engage closely with IT team to ensure accurate data is ingested to repository in timely manner
• Collaborate with IT on supply chain digitization program for N Tier digital tools
• Factor optimal utilization of resources and fair workload distribution for operational excellence
• Focus on versatility improvement and development of team members.
• Demonstrate Agility drive Innovative mindset as the way of team’s working.
• Develop a motivated workforce

Skill Knowledge requirement:

• Focused approach and Collaboration skill to lead diverse work group
• Good communication skills to interact with Global cross functional team
• Strong analytical skills for data interpretation
• Maintain the skilled team motivated
• Demonstrate interpersonal skills and leadership potential
• Flexible to work in night shifts