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Global IPTS Operations Coordinator

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In this position…

We are seeking a highly motivated and organized Operations Coordinator to join the IPTS Team. The Operations Coordinator plays a critical role in IPTS, providing strategic support in delivering key elements of the Ford+ plan across the global team. This role is high-visibility and critical, collaborating directly and continuously with all members of the IPTS team, as well as cross-functional stakeholders. You will be a key contributor to the success of our department, driving efficiency, cohesion and effectiveness through strategic planning, risk mitigation, and collaboration.

What you'll do...

+ Strategic support in delivering key elements of the Ford+ plan for IPTS across all global teams.

+ Coordinate and support Strategic Priorities and Objectives for IPTS while providing support to senior management and key customers/stakeholders.

+ Lead execution of IPTS Governance (i.e., Global Directors OCM, SAR, Department Meetings, and additional Special Meetings), which includes preparation of agendas, participant lists/attendance, meeting materials/document briefs, logistics, follow-ups, and more.

+ Risk Monitoring to avoid negative impacts to business plan and allow prioritization of mitigation efforts (Non-Renewals, Stop Ships, Payments Under Protest, Rapid Ratings monthly status / Supplier Financial Health information, Union Contract Expiration, etc.)

+ Reducing redundant workloads for all members of the IPTS team by collecting and coordinating data centrally for ease of extraction and use by the team and ELT.

+ Champion and support multiple special projects as required (i.e., Sustainability Initiatives, Buyer and Supplier Contacts, APEX Claim Tracking, I-ERP Initiatives, and more).

+ Work with IPTS leaders to develop governance and adoption metrics to progress towards delivering annual targets with appropriate KPI metrics (supporting new Bowlers/Action Plans, Supplier Meetings, etc.)

+ Assist with Policy and Procedures management collaborating with the Supply Chain Strategy Office as needed.

+ Proactively identify issues that impede business progress and provide recommendations.

+ Support benchmarking analysis, change management, and communication strategies (facilitate distribution and knowledge share of critical information).

+ Maintain team organization charts, distribution lists, definitive list of commodity/supplier leads.

+ Identify training opportunities linked to Learning & Development for continuous skills growth for the team.

+ Be a disruptor and champion of change redefining how we work to reduce bureaucracy and promote a culture of belonging (i.e., Pulse score analysis, volunteer opportunities) and help to cultivate IPTS intern opportunities.

+ Assist the Material Cost Manager on Cost Strategy Week (where applicable) / Lights Out Events.

+ Lead Scheduling of Commodity Business Plans and coordinating with the Center of Excellence.

+ Act as Departmental SharePoint Owner.

+ Act as Supplier Diversity & Inclusion (SD&I) Liaison.

+ Assist Global Commodity Director with Department Headcount.

You'll have...

+ Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Engineering, or related field

+ 3 – 5+ years of experience

+ Supply Chain Policy and Procedures knowledge and understanding of the broader Supply Chain landscape

Even better, you may have...

+ MBA preferred

+ Desire to work in a fast paced, collaborative environment

+ Organization, project management and planning skills – deadline driven

+ Ability to comprehend strategic direction and support consistent implementation

+ Strong emotional intelligence

+ Resourcefulness, attention to detail and comfortable offering solutions for clarity where there is ambiguity

+ Self-motivated with a strategic and growth mindset ready for disruption

+ Proficiency in crafting creative and inspiring messaging that communicates complex concepts simply

+ Ability to build positive relationships within Global Organization and Cross-Functional; has organizational and political intelligence

+ Strongly developed written and verbal communication skills

+ Ability to successfully and proactively manage multiple projects simultaneously

+ Excellent problem solving and analytical skill set

+ Proficiency in systems to run business operations (SharePoint, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.)

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.

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This position is a range of salary grades 6 **-8** .

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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**Requisition ID** : 53909