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Vehicle Logistics Business Solutions Analyst

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Hybrid
Allen Park, MI
87K-166K Annually
Mid level
Hybrid
Allen Park, MI
87K-166K Annually
Mid level
Leads continuous improvement and technology-enabled transformation across Ford’s North American finished-vehicle logistics network. The role maps logistics processes, analyzes ETA and data-quality issues, develops dashboards and workflow automations, coordinates business and IT stakeholders, manages vendors, and drives change adoption. Responsibilities include project planning, root-cause analysis, performance measurement, stakeholder communication, and benefits tracking.
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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... 

At Ford, we are transforming our outbound finished-vehicle logistics network to provide customers, dealers, and carriers with industry-leading, real-time transit visibility. As a member of the North American Vehicle Logistics (NAVL) Business Solutions team, you will be at the forefront of this transformation. 


The NAVL Business Solutions Analyst serves as a catalyst for continuous improvement, modernization, and operational excellence across North American Vehicle Logistics. This role partners with business, IT and Vendor Partners to identify process inefficiencies, redesign business workflows, and implement technology-enabled solutions that improve performance, visibility, and user experience. 

Responsibilities

What you'll do...

The position combines process improvements, project management, change management, and technology development to deliver measurable business value. The successful candidate will lead initiatives from concept through implementation, ensuring solutions are adopted and sustained within the organization. 


Continuous Improvement & Process Transformation   

  • Work cross-functionally with the NAVL Operations teams to map logistics processes, identify non-value-added steps and design business solutions that eliminate waste and drive improvements  
  • Define, track, and report on key logistics performance metrics including dwell time, ETA accuracy, mis-ship rates, carrier performance, and cost savings to ensure solutions are delivering expected benefits  

 

ETA Optimization and Data Quality  

  • Conduct root-cause analysis on ETA calculation failures and transit-time variance; partner with data scientists and IT teams to translate these operational findings into actions that improve ETA accuracy across the vehicle delivery network 
  • Define data-quality metrics and monitor performance (such as milestone transmission rates, GPS pings, and latency) to ensure high-integrity data 
  • Apply structured problem-solving methodologies (such as Six Sigma, Kaizen, or 5-Why analysis) to address failures and define action plans for improvement  

Technology Enablement & Automation 

  • Translate business challenges into scalable technology-enabled solutions
  • Develop workflow automations, dashboards, and productivity tools to improve business operations  
  • Evaluate emerging technologies and AI capabilities to create business value and support the long-term strategy  

 

Technology Adoption & Change Management 

  • Lead change management efforts to address user feedback, deliver training, and drive seamless system and process adoption among internal operational teams, carriers, and third-party partners

Project Management

  • Develop project plans, milestone tracking, risk mitigation strategies, and executive communications
  • Coordinate business, IT, vendor, and operational stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of key initiatives  
  • Track benefits realization and project outcomes 
Qualifications

You'll have...  

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Analytics, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent  
  • 3+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Logistics Operations, Data Analytics, or Process Improvement roles
  • Strong quantitative skills with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulas).
    • Experience or familiarity with data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau) or querying environments is highly preferred
  • Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI), Microsoft Copilot and Copilot Studio 
  • Solid understanding of Lean, Continuous Improvement, or Six Sigma frameworks (specifically waste identification, root-cause analysis, and creating standard work)
  • Demonstrated ability to organize tasks, manage timelines, and coordinate cross-functional milestones systematically

Even better, you may have...

  • Master’s Degree 
  • Experience working with Finished Vehicle Logistics (FVL) or automotive outbound transportation
  • Experience managing or auditing third-party visibility/tracking platforms (e.g., Freight Verify)

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

  • 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 7 and ranges from $86,600-$144,900. 

This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $99,100-$166,200.

 

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSR

 

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. 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 1-888-336-0660.


This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week. 

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About UsAt Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career and help us define tomorrow’s transportation.About the TeamWe build world-class vehicles in our plants around the world, constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. It’s our people who really make the difference. We encourage all of our employees to think outside the box to help us find better and more efficient ways to manufacture our vehicles.

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