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Drive the future of logistics at Ford!

North American Inbound Logistics product has a high performing team implementing a Yard Management System, supporting legacy systems, and paving a new path to improve cost and quality to operations. We are seeking an experienced and passionate Digital Product Manager to lead the vision, strategy, and execution of our logistics data platform services and inbound transportation management process. You will play a critical role in transforming inbound operations by coordinating the implementation of a new Yard Managment System at all plants in North America and driving the strategy for Inbound Logistics. You will also shadow the exiting Product Manager (retiring) for 3 months gaining experience in the day to day activities.

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?

At 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.

Product Ownership:

Own the end-to-end product lifecycle Yard Management System (YMS), identifying risks/issues, prioritizing user-stories and backlog to maximize productivity of the Inbound Logistics team. Conduct Product ceremonies to in-take demand, daily stand-ups and iteration retrospectives with a positive continuous improvement mindset.

• Strategic Vision:

Define and articulate a clear product vision and strategy aligned with Ford’s overall logistics and supply chain goals.

• Stakeholder Management:

Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including logistics, engineering, IT, data science, and external partners to gather requirements, manage expectations, and ensure alignment.

• Data-Driven Decision Making:

Leverage data and analytics to identify opportunities for improvement, track key performance indicators, and measure the success of product initiatives.

• Technical Acumen:

Possess a strong understanding of logistics data platforms, transportation management systems, and related technologies such as APIs, cloud computing (including GCP), and data analytics.

• Process Optimization:

Lead the deployment of YMS at each plant reducing number of issues/incidents at each successive launch.

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.

• 5+ years of experience in product management, preferably in the logistics, supply chain industry or manufacturing.

• Proven track record of successfully managing and delivering complex digital products.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.

• Experience with Agile development methodologies.

• Passion for innovation and driving positive change within a large organization.

Bonus Qualifications:

• Master's degree in a relevant field.

• Experience with logistics data platforms and transportation management systems.

• Familiarity with Ford's supply chain and logistics operations.

• Experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and its relevant services.

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!

For a detailed look at our benefits, click here:

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This position is a range of salary grades 7 - 8 .

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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, and prescription drug coverage

Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare 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.

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 committed to a culturally diverse workforce. 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.

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Requisition ID : 30012