Job Description

Delivery:

Pre-PA Supplier Engagement

Upfront engagement with New Suppliers immediately after sourcing agreement and onsite visit to coach the requirements for MMOG as well assess the gap between current vs expected status

Engage with Purchasing, MFE and Program to ensure all MP&L inputs are taken into consideration

Support in cost negotiations where applicable

Launch Readiness Review (LRR)

LRR kick-off 6:8 months prior to start of TT event and supplier readiness in-line with LQOS metrics timelines and LRR checklist in SuperG

Plan on-site assessments based on SALT/ TGWs/Plant inputs
Train / Coach the suppliers on LRR requirements and drive to self-assess in SuperG and submit with given timeline
Supplier onsite assessment – deep dive into supplier end to end material planning process, this includes – Tier II management, MRP/MPS, packaging, storage, shipping, error proofing process, Ford-Supplier connectivity, shipping / logistics readiness.
On board new suppliers into multiple Ford MP&L systems and provide access like Covisint portal, FSP, eDDL, Ascent, SuperG, SIM, GCP, MCPV, NGVAS
Establish EDI connectivity between Ford and Suppliers to transmit release and receive ASN
Work with suppliers to verify and validate their ERP system having robust MRP & MPS process to provide release to suppliers and production plan to manufacturing
Deep dive into Supplier Tier2 material ordering process (MRP), Logistics VSM, Stock maintenance at various stages and Tier2 Capacity in line with Tier1 Capacity
Publishing of Weekly night letters, Launch Deck preparation and representing SMRT in launch forums, Seeking timely escalations/support
Run Ramp-Up survey for all local suppliers to verify and validate supplier readiness for the build / ramp-up and regular production in terms of RM availability, Dunnage, capacity (PPAP), routing, facility (ramp / dock), VSM sign off for Seq out suppliers and manpower

Supplier Performance

Work with delinquent and existing suppliers to Improve Supplier delivery performance,

Improve Improve >81

Work with CFT (Pur/STA to improve Supplier OI)

Monitor/ initiate action on SMRT Plant metrics including MCRP (mASN, CUM/SDR/Negatives/ASN Purge)

Localization/RWM/eSRA –

Trigger Resourcing Audit Assessment via SuperG upon receiving RWM from the Purchase & follow Resourcing Process

Train / Coach the suppliers for the onboarding requirements and drive to self-assess in SuperG and submit with given timeline

Assess the gaps by reviewing the self-assessment and evidence submitted by suppliers. Develop time plan to close all the gaps well before starting supply

Onboard New suppliers into multiple Ford MP&L systems and provide access like Covisint portal, FSP, eDDL, Ascent, SuperG, SIM, GCP, MCPV, NGVAS

Establish EDI connectivity between Ford and Suppliers to transmit release and receive ASN

Work with suppliers to verify and validate their ERP system having robust MRP & MPS process to provide release to suppliers and production plan to manufacturing

Deep dive into Supplier Tier2 material ordering process (MRP), Logistics VSM, Stock maintenance at various stages and Tier2 Capacity inline with Tier1 Capacity

Train and Onboard suppliers into ASCENT and ensure suppliers make commitment as per the cut-off for new suppliers

Run Ramp-Up survey for all local suppliers to verify and validate supplier readiness for the build / ramp-up and regular production in terms of RM availability, Dunnage, capacity (PPAP), routing, facility (ramp / dock), VSM sign off for Seq out suppliers and manpower

Publishing Weekly night letters, Launch Deck preparation and representing SMRT in launch forums, seeking timely escalations/support

Supplier Sequencing Readiness

Sequencing supplier readiness in-line with MP&L standards – assembly line set-up, material flow, manpower, labeling, error proofing, facility readiness, logistics and IT infrastructure

Responsible for VSM sign off (Suppliers and internal MP&L stakeholders) for all sequence out commodities in-line with the plant requirements

Critical Supplier Management

Perform large data analysis from various inputs which includes Daily Production Report, Plant MP&L team, SuperG, Premium freight caused by suppliers and Proto team to identify Production critical suppliers

Work with suppliers to get detailed root cause, step by step action plan with target date

Onsite / Online Review the identified critical suppliers in depth of their ERP system and MRP / MPS running with fixed frequency, stock integrity in various stages (pipe line, in plant, WIP) and Tier2 capacity in line with Tier1 supplier capacity

Stationed at Supplier Site during crises situation until issues get fixed in terms of system and physicals

Onsite visit & review with suppliers immediately after Production Loss / Offline made by suppliers

Daily / Weekly / Monthly reports to be submitted to the management on the progress & support required to meet the timeline

Require attending multiple meetings within function and or cross functional meetings to provide input as well seek right level of support

Cost:

Identify potential cost savings projects through VSM optimization, freight efficiency and process efficiency.

Coordinate with Supplier, plants, Purchasing until implementation

Benchmark best practices and deploy horizontally across other Ford plants

III. Quality

MMOG/Q1

Upfront engagement with New Suppliers upon sourcing agreement and onsite visit to coach the requirements for MMOG as well as assessing the gap between current vs expected status
Train carryover suppliers for the endorsement requirements & perform feasibility audit (onsite/offsite) to find the gaps in meeting MMOG Level A requirements
Develop and Establish timing plan for identified the gaps & drive suppliers to meet the timeline of endorsement by driving suppliers along with CFT through onsite and online meetings / reviews
Conduct detailed document review and validate systems (EDI / ERP / MRP / MPS / WMS / Tier2EDI / Barcode) onsite / online before endorsing the supplier for MMOG Level A
Escalate & get support from CFT if Suppliers delaying or not meeting the timeline given
Prepare Management report, track stage wise progress, escalate timely to Pur/STA and provide input in CFT meeting
Meet the MMOG Endorsement target set by people leader for the year
Periodic tracking of MMOG targets, communication and escalation to STA/ Pur for support

Supplier Training & Development

Act as SPOC for suppliers supporting IMG plants and export from IMG regarding MMOG / Delivery Performance
Provide training (classroom and web-based) to suppliers to support launch and development
Publish supplier (news) letters / CMMS BB updates / e-mail reminders GB/BB Project
Work with the team to identify and deliver at least 1 GB or BB project per team member

Responsibilities