Supply Chain Ford College Graduate
We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.
The Ford Purchasing team adds critical value to the entire organization. You’ll help us source the highest quality parts and services from around the globe while ensuring optimal cost and on-time delivery. You’ll also contribute to establishing a robust supply chain so that we can continually produce the vehicles our customers want.
In this position...
Having the right materials in the right place at the right time is critical to the success of Ford Motor Company. These materials affect every part of our business, and the Supply Chain teams at Ford touch every part of the process as well. Our Ford College Graduate (FCG) programs are 3 years long and allow participants to rotate through areas within their function to develop strong business acumen, develop management and leadership skills, and gain cross-functional knowledge.
Responsibilities
What you'll do...
Opportunities in Supply Chain could include the following.
- Parts Analysis & Quality
- Strategy & Business Planning
- Supply Chain Management & Inventory Planning
- Direct Part Supply Chain Purchasing, including Category Implementation, Program Management, Capacity Management, and Critical Supply Team
- Indirect Supply Chain
- Special Assignment such as Supply Risk Management, Supplier Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, or Supplier Sustainability
- Early Product Development integration with Bill of Materials coordination, parts scheduling, engineering release, and prototype material control functions
- Sales Operation integration with Production Vehicle and Powertrain Capacity Planning, Constraints Management, Vehicle and Powertrain Component Scheduling and Part Requirement Forecasting.
Qualifications
You'll have...
- A Bachelor’s degree with a preferred concentration in Supply Chain Management (or equivalent degrees such as Materials and Logistics), Business Administration, Operations Management, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Applied Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Operations Engineering, or Industrial Engineering
- Must be willing to relocate to Southeast Michigan
- Willingness to travel occasionally
- A valid and unrestricted US Driver’s License
- Overall GPA of 3.0 or better
- 0-3 years relevant experience
- Must be available for full time work by July 2026
Even better, you may have...
- Passion for the automotive industry
- Diverse perspectives
- Creative mindset
- Strong interpersonal skills and problem-solving abilities
- Advanced skills with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Access
- Advanced degree preferred
- Ability to adapt to a dynamic working environment
As part of this exciting program, you’ll enjoy a high level of involvement with an exceptional team of industry innovators and visionaries. You’ll contribute in a meaningful way to our important, breakthrough work. And you’ll develop the skills that will give you a significant edge in your future career pursuits. If you have what it takes to help us redefine the future of mobility, we’d love to have you join us.
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.
This position is a salary grade 5 and ranges from $65,100-$109,300.
Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.
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. #LI-Hybrid