Supply Chain Analyst

Support Ford's supply chain resilience strategy by developing visibility across multi-tier supplier networks, identifying potential risks before production impact, and generating actionable intelligence that enables proactive decision-making. This role combines supply chain expertise, data analytics, and risk sensing capabilities to support production continuity across global operations..

TThe Supply Chain Risk Sensing & Resilience Center of Excellence (CoE) is responsible for providing proactive visibility into Ford's global supply network.

As a Supply Chain Risk Analyst, you will analyse supplier ecosystems beyond Tier-1 suppliers to identify vulnerabilities, regional dependencies, capacity constraints, and emerging risks. Working closely with Purchasing, Engineering, Material Planning & Logistics, and Digital teams, you will transform complex supply chain data into meaningful business insights that support strategic and operational decision-making.

This role requires strong analytical capability, supply chain knowledge, stakeholder collaboration, and a continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

Multi-Tier Supply Chain Analysis

• Conduct deep-dive mapping of supplier networks across Tier-2, Tier-3, and lower-tier suppliers.
• Develop visibility into critical commodities, electronics, and strategic supply chains.
• Validate supplier-provided information using external data sources, logistics information, and historical performance records.
• Maintain accurate supply chain network intelligence and data quality.

Risk Identification & Assessment

• Identify supply chain vulnerabilities, including single-source suppliers, regional concentration risks, and capacity constraints.
• Assess geopolitical, environmental, economic, and operational risks across supplier networks.
• Support predictive risk-monitoring initiatives using analytical and data-driven approaches.
• Develop risk impact assessments for critical supply chains and commodities.

Data Analytics & Intelligence

• Analyse large and complex datasets to identify trends, disruptions, and emerging supply chain risks.
• Create executive-level dashboards and visualisations using Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools.
• Develop reports and insights that support strategic sourcing and risk mitigation decisions.
• Collaborate with digital and analytics teams to support AI-enabled resilience solutions.

Operational Support

• Manage assigned commodity or supplier portfolios.
• Support supply disruption events by providing rapid data analysis and decision support.
• Monitor and improve key performance indicators related to risk identification and mitigation activities.
• Maintain high levels of analytical accuracy and responsiveness.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Global Purchasing, Engineering, Material Planning & Logistics, and supplier management teams.
• Support strategic sourcing decisions through supply network intelligence.
• Contribute analytical inputs to resilience playbooks and business continuity planning activities.

 

Qualifications

Education

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree (B.E./B.Tech) in:
• Supply Chain Management
• Industrial Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Operations Research
• Data Science
• Other Technical Disciplines

Preferred:

• Specialisation in Supply Chain Management, Operations Research, Analytics, or Data Science.

Experience

• 3–6 years of experience in:
• Supply Chain Planning
• Commodity Management
• Risk Management
• Supplier Interaction

Preferred industry experience:

• Automotive
• Electronics
• Aerospace
• High-technology Manufacturing