Supplier Launch Readiness Analyst
As a Supplier Launch Readiness Analyst, you will be responsible for:
- Ensuring Launch Readiness Reviews (LRR) Audits via SuperG for new onsite/desktop suppliers, tools, and parts including training suppliers, reviewing self-assessments, identifying gaps, and validating critical open items on-site.
- Confirming supplier supportability for Engineering Changes, First-Time-to-MP2 parts, and ramp-up acceleration, ensuring nil Ascent commit gaps through Job#1 and beyond.
- Managing Resourcing Workstream activities, including onboarding Green/Brown field suppliers into MP&L systems, triggering resourcing audits, and tracking issue resolution to closure.
- Driving Supplier Delivery Performance improvement by identifying low-performing suppliers, analyzing production loss and premium freight trends, and leading root-cause/action-plan reviews until performance targets are met.
- Owning Supplier System Readiness for MMOG/LE compliance — conducting audits, training suppliers on requirements, validating systems, and escalating non-compliant suppliers as needed.
- Maintaining accurate, up-to-date tracking in SuperG and master trackers, and reporting KPI status to leadership on a regular cadence.
- Proactively escalating risks and collaborating with CFT (STA/PUR/SOT) to resolve issues and support successful, on-time launches.
- Launch
Trigger Launch Readiness Reviews (LRR) through SuperG based on the below defined category on weekly (Monday) basis.
Onsite New Suppliers
Desktop New Tool / Part
Conduct LRR training to the targeted suppliers during 1st review meeting.
Schedule meeting with Suppliers to review the self-assessment status.
Review all the key questionnaire and related evidence with suppliers.
Identify gaps, action plan and target date for the open items (Yellow / Red)
Visit supplier site to review critical open items.
Job#1 Engineering Change and First time to MP2 part Implementation (WERS Concerns) supplier supportability confirmation for MP2 and beyond.
Non Phase3 supplier’s supportability confirmation for ramp-up acceleration curve collaborating with CFT (STA/PUR/SOT/CONSTRAINTS) to ensure Nil Ascent Commit Gaps during Job1 and beyond.
Ascent Onboarding for all New Suppliers and ensure Ascent Compliance >90% for all Carryover Suppliers with New-Tooled Parts.
Kick-off Carryover Container Survey 6Months before MP2 & Ramp-up Supportability Survey 6 weeks before MP2.
Ensure SuperG is kept updated with latest comments for all audits performed and evidences are uploaded 100% for all items by the supplier
Review SuperG Status for your sites with Supervisor/Launch Lead for each program on weekly basis
Continue to work with suppliers to close all Open issues (Yellow / Red) on or before MP2 milestone. And for any open issue, ensuring containment action is in place for Job1 & Ramp-up with Ascent Commits reflecting the same supportability plan.
Escalate to CFT & Leadership proactively if need any support during various launch and internal meetings.
- Resourcing Workstream Management (RWM):
Get Green & Brown field suppliers from GCST for the resourcing action.
Engage with suppliers to establish and onboard suppliers for MP&L systems and processes.
Plan and Visit supplier site as required.
Attend weekly meeting conducted by Purchasing and highlight if any issues and seek support if required.
Trigger Resourcing Audit via SuperG appropriately
Follow-up with suppliers to complete the checklist assessment and validate 100% evidences.
Provide input to Purchase during sourcing and highlight critical suppliers (Prod loss / prem. Freight / 6MWA<81)
Update and Track Master file with issues, action plan and closing status.
- Supplier Delivery Performance Improvement
Identify & prioritize low Delivery Performance suppliers in NA Region
Improve targeted suppliers as per set objectives at the beginning of the year
Download list of suppliers 6MWA<81 from Super G and kick-off Comprehensive Performance Checklist audit via SuperG for all sites assigned to you.
Analyze DPR (Daily Production Report) for repetitive production loss made by suppliers.
Understand troublesome suppliers from Proto team where supplier not performing during DCV builds (Proto Builds)
Analyze high-hurt premium freight suppliers.
Also monitor Suppliers with 6MWA between 81-90 on a weekly basis to ensure any deductions are addressed on time thus preventing them from becoming a <81 suppliers.
Schedule recurring weekly meetings with suppliers & include STA/PUR as required to detail out root cause, action plan and target date for each poor delivery elements.
Work with suppliers until all action items closed and 6MWA improved >81.
Work with FNA SMRT and seek onsite visit to supplier plant for validating the action plan (GEMBA visits).
Work closely with SOT members for fixing supplier behind schedules along with STA/PUR as required.
Update and Track supplier monthly delivery performance in the master tracker and report out monthly KPI status to management / leadership.
Work with Plant/ODC members and ensure Supplier Label Compliance for EWMS/GTL workstreams before Go-Live.
On-time Dispute Processing within 2 weeks from week of submission.
Timely response to Supplier Queries i.e. within 48hrs
- Supplier System Readiness for MMOG
Identify & prioritize new suppliers sourced to Upcoming New Model Launch Programs
Perform MMOG/LE Audit via SuperG
Improve targeted suppliers as per set objectives at the beginning of the year
Conduct Detailed Training to suppliers on MMOG/LE Guidelines and Ford Requirements during your first connect with them
Establish timing plan for various stages & drive suppliers to meet the target with multiple reviews/meetings at fixed frequency
Conduct detailed document review and validate systems (EDI / ERP / MRP / MPS / WMS / Tier2EDI / Barcode / Cyber Security) to ensure Supplier Compliance to MMOG/LE Level A Guidelines
Escalate to STA/PUR during Q1 Governance meetings to seek support for Non Q1 suppliers and Q1 suppliers not compliant with MP&L Zero Tolerance Metrics.
Analyze the action plan and timing to recommend Override or Revoke Q1 for Existing Q1 suppliers not meeting the MP&L Zero Tolerance Metrics. And Override MMOG/LE Level A to C in GSDB Online for Supplier
Identify Non-compliant suppliers with Weekly workflow run comparing MMOG Level A update in SIM Vs MMOG.NP Assessment submission.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering /Supply Chain Management or Business Administration
- 3+ years of experience in OEM or Tier1 company. Preferably in Automotive Industry
- 3+ years of experience working in Supply Chain Operations / Supplier Management
- 3+ years of experience in leveraging analytical tools (Any Data Transformation and Visualization Tools such as Alteryx, SQL, Power BI, etc...)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to use data to drive decision-making
- Excellent communication and people skills, with the teams to build relationships and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
- Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire teams to achieve results
- Proven track record of cross-functional engagement with engineering, manufacturing, purchase, and supplier quality
- Well versed with MS Office Tools (excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
- Fluent in English (Spanish is added advantage)
- Should be open to travelling (supplier or plant locations)
Preferred Skillsets:
- Masters degree in Engineering /Supply Chain Management or Business Administration
- 2+ Years of experience in New supplier evaluation and supplier development
- 2+ years of experience in leveraging analytical tools like Alteryx/Qlik Sense/ GCP
- Strong acumen in Supply Chain skill set in areas like Inbound Logistics / Packaging / Demand & Supply planning / In-plant Logistic operations / Warehouse management