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Ford Motor Company Director - Material planning & Logistics in Chennai, India
Key position deliverables are: MFPE, delivery lean maturity model, benchmarking & Innovation, forward model & program Management which involves new facility & product programs from MP&L aspects - Facilities &Tooling investment, Freight &Duty operational budget, Inventory & Supplier readiness audits associated with delivery (Ex. MMOG/LE).
Lead IMG Planning and Implementation of Material Flow and Packaging Engineering strategies to deliver product programs per investments
Drive s tandardization of new model study forecasting and benchmarking on space, flow & investment efficiency through engaging with program led complexity reduction efforts.
Work with purchasing and program teams to validate the new or c/o supplier sequencing assumptions, material flow designs, develop new packaging solutions and strategies to achieve the optimum material cost. Develop Industrial Engineering Expertise for TVM
Support MSAP/PD/ME led program studies – F&T , F&D, warehousing, sequencing, and bailment Strategies as part of MFPE E2E Material Flow (Supplier Till Point of Fit)
Support freight CPU reduction driven on account of packaging engineering & intra-plant logistics (material flow), contribute enterprise-wide savings such as material cost reductions (MCR) by finalizing ILVS/ sequencing strategies & MFG LOH reduction (thru MH automations)/
Lead IMG Benchmarking / Process Improvements via Gartner/Consultants engaging CFT in MP&L to deliver transformational changes
Grow the MFPE center of excellence (CoE) at global scale.
Work globally and cross-functionally on aligning the MFPE business processes to support the TVM actions to optimize inventory (cash) and freight (cost).
Ensure IMG Plants achieving favorable monthly SNURK/MCRP results. Work with IC and plant teams to track and close MP&L related plant GAO and OIC audit comments.
Lead IMG / CoE Inventory – Production /IM / PIA / BIA / Support bailment business case studies and participate in the BGB reviews. Achieve Forecasted Inventory Turns
Lead IMG Program Management actions at launch phase through working with New model launch, PD, purchasing, STA, Manufacturing and suppliers.
Lead new model program planning submissions to support key milestone gateways for MP&L related F&T and F&D investments. Drive LQOS Gateway & lead launch review, publish launch reports developing containment actions where necessary.
Lead IMG SMRT for all upstream supplier launch readiness , supplier resourcing , supplier delivery performance improvements & MMOG
Lead IMG MP&L’s Innovation & Transformation Counsil driving E2E Digitization & Automation Initiatives
Lead monthly plant operating governance reviews & LMM to ensure plant scorecards are on-track to deliver the intended results.
Validate Plant MP&L teams DOS QPIP in line with corporate FPS timing – to ensure standardization and continuous improvement.
Work closely and support plant on all SAFETY KPI’s and initiatives
Develop & Drive Sustainability initiatives and meet global guidelines as applicable
Improve Teams Future Skilling through Training and Competency / Versatility Improvements
Engineering or other technical degree preferred. MBA or advanced degree preferred.
Minimum 15 years’ experience in supply chain, inventory and logistics domains.
Operational plant experience within a Manufacturing Facility
Prior experience in MF&PE, logistics / SCM / launch
In-depth understanding of New Model Study Process, Tools and Templates
In-Depth understanding of synchronous material flow (SMF) and Global Work Streams
In-Depth understanding of Global Material Flow & Packaging Standards
Financial acumen – Investment, F&T, Variable, Space, CPU
Ability to effectively build relationships and teamwork both globally and cross-functionally.
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management
Management of a large workforce with diverse responsibilities across multiple countries
Willing to travel locally and internationally as required.
Flexible to work with different time-zone.
Comfortable with handling multi-level of communications and interfaces
Ability to effectively communicate with Global Manufacturing Engineering, Supply chain, STA, and Product Development Leads.
Global Perspective on Material Flow and Packaging Engineering
Global Perspective on Material management, logistics evaluation and Inventory management.
Problem solving & servant leader approach
Financial / Investment Acumen
Cultural Awareness/Sensitivity