Ford Motor Company

Analyst – Supply Chain Analytics, Automation & AI

Ford Motor Company  •  Republic of India (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

As an Analyst in the Supply Chain Analytics CoE, you will bridge the gap between supply chain operations and cutting-edge digital technology. You will be responsible for transforming raw procurement and operational data into actionable insights, automating repetitive workflows, and building intelligent AI agents to support commodity buyers and global operations. This role is ideal for a tech-savvy professional with 1–3 years of experience who is passionate about data visualization, low-code automation, and the practical application of generative AI in a global supply chain environment.

  1. Data Analytics & Business Intelligence
  • Insight Generation: Analyse procurement data, including tool costs, part costs, and supplier performance metrics, to identify cost-saving and efficiency opportunities.
  • Dashboard Development: Design, build, and maintain highly interactive, user-friendly dashboards using Power BI, Google Looker, and Dash (Python).
  • Reporting: Consolidate data from multiple sources to prepare daily operational summaries (e.g., "Night Letters") and executive-level PowerPoint presentations.
  • Database Querying: Write efficient SQL & Google queries to extract and transform large datasets within Google BigQuery (GCP).
  1. Workflow Automation & App Development
  • Process Automation: Identify bottlenecks in supply chain workflows and design end-to-end automated solutions using Power Automate and Power Query.
  • Custom Applications: Build lightweight, user-friendly internal applications using Power Apps to streamline data collection and buyer workflows.
  • Legacy Modernization: Convert manual processes and legacy Excel macros into robust, cloud-based automated pipelines.
  1. AI Agent Development & Innovation
  • AI Agent Creation: Build, test, and deploy conversational and task-oriented AI agents using the Google Agent Development Toolkit (ATK / Vertex AI Agent Builder) to assist buyers with query resolution and data retrieval.
  • Python Scripting: Write clean Python code to support data science initiatives, API integrations, and AI agent customization.
  • Continuous Improvement: Stay updated on emerging AI/ML trends and proactively propose innovative digital solutions to the supply chain team.
  1. Stakeholder Collaboration & Operations
  • Buyer & Supplier Liaison: Collaborate daily with global commodity buyers and operations teams to understand their pain points and deliver swift, data-driven solutions.
  • Cross-Functional Networking: Build strong relationships across global teams, facilitating meetings and maintaining team versatility/skills matrices.

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence.

Technical Requirements

  • Data Visualization: 1+ years of hands-on experience with Power BI, Google Looker, or Dash (Python).
  • M365 Suite: Proficiency in Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power Query. Advanced knowledge of MS Excel (formulas, pivot tables, basic VBA/Macros).
  • Cloud & Querying: Solid understanding of SQL and experience querying databases in Google BigQuery (GCP).
  • Programming & AI: Hands-on exposure to Python and a strong interest/foundational experience in Generative AI, specifically using the Google Agent Development Toolkit (ATK) or similar LLM orchestration tools.

Professional & Soft Skills

  • Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills; ability to make data-backed decisions.
  • Communication: Excellent written and verbal English communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Collaboration: A proactive team player comfortable working in a multicultural, global environment.
  • Time Management: Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks and respond swiftly to urgent business needs.

Flexible to work in shifts.

Ford Motor Company

About Ford Motor Company

We don't just make history -- we make the future. Ford put the world on wheels over a century ago, and our teams are re-inventing icons and creating groundbreaking connected and electric vehicles for the next century. We believe in serving our customers, our communities, and the world. If you do, too, come move the world and make the future with us.

Ford is a global company with shared ideals and a deep sense of family. From our earliest days as a pioneer of modern transportation, we have sought to make the world a better place – one that benefits lives, communities and the planet. We are here to provide the means for every person to move and pursue their dreams, serving as a bridge between personal freedom and the future of mobility. In that pursuit, our 186,000 employees around the world help to set the pace of innovation every day.

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Industry
Automotive & Mobility
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Dearborn, Michigan
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
ford.com
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