Title PPM Prototype Analyst Ford Motor Company

  • company name Ford Motor Company
  • working location Office Location
  • job type Full Time

Experience: 3 - 3 years required

Pay:

Salary Information not included

Type: Full Time

Location: Chennai

Skills: Material Control, BOM Development, Procurement, Scheduling, Engineering, Logistics, supply chain management, ERP, Supplier Management, Program Management

About Ford Motor Company

Job Description

The Prototype BOM and Material Control Analyst position is responsible for procuring parts for Ford's Global Pre-Build requirements in alignment with Ford's Global Product Development System (GPDS). Your role will involve scheduling vehicle IDs, leading BoM validation exercises, maintaining BoM, ordering parts, and coordinating with suppliers and logistics service providers to ensure on-time part availability for successful prototype builds. You will collaborate with internal cross-functional teams such as Engineering, Purchasing, Finance, and Program & Material Handling teams to maintain BoM accuracy and facilitate effective communication between the supply base and Ford's internal teams. Utilizing the Global Prototype Inventory Requisitioning and Scheduling (GPIRS) system, you will procure prototype parts globally, with input from the Worldwide Engineering Releasing System (WERS) and Worldwide Integrated Purchasing System (WIPS). Key responsibilities include attending Program Activity Team (PAT) discussions, creating GPIRS build schedules, overseeing BOM validation, tracking part status changes, leading Part Tracking Review (PTR) meetings, resolving part shortages, and coordinating with suppliers and logistics service providers for part collections. To excel in this role, you should have a BE/B.Tech degree and possess strong coordination skills to ensure material orders are placed on time to meet Material Required Dates (MRD). Your ability to analyze program requirements, track BoM changes, and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders will be crucial for successful prototype builds. Overall, as a Prototype BOM and Material Control Analyst, your role is instrumental in ensuring the seamless procurement and availability of parts for Ford's prototype builds, contributing to the overall success of the global product development process.,