Ascent Analyst Full Time NEW

Proactively manage Tier N supply chain risk detection and mitigation before they manifest into a supply disruption.

Lead and work with Tier 1 Supplier to obtain input to validate N Tier network value stream for critical commodities

Work cross functionally with Purchasing and MP&L SMEs as ONE Centre of Excellence (COE) Team and leverage digital tools within Ford to progress Ford ability to mitigate Tier N issues.

Responsibilities

• Be integral part of N-Tier project and executing the “Risk Mitigation Framework” of Scanning, Profiling & developing Supply protection plans
• Engage closely with External consultant partners for developing the sub tier network, risk assessment dashboard & strategic plans to mitigate N-Tier uncertainty
• Mapping the N-Tier network of identified suppliers and priority to focus on critical commodities/parts
• Work with Tier 1 Supplier to obtain input to validate N Tier network value stream for critical semiconductor commodities based on MPN (Manufactured Part Number) details
• Monitor & categorize “Daily Risk Alerts”(Natural calamities, Pandemic, Political unrest etc.)
• Pro-actively engage with suppliers to document the N-Tier suppliers & consequently screen them for risk
• Work with Tier 1 Supplier & cross functional team to validate the risk identified in risk sensing/firefight.
• Engage with IT & systems to accelerate technology deployment for N-Tier visibility

Qualifications

Education Qualification : B.E / B. Tech

Number of Years of Experience: 0-2 Years in SCM/Purchasing/Project Management

Professional Exposure : Experience in Purchasing / Supply Chain Management added advantage

• Good team player
• Excellent communication skills (written and spoken)
• Good knowledge of Microsoft applications & Automation tools (RPA, Power BI & Altyrx)
• Strong communication skills to interact with Global cross functional team (written and oral)
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Flexible to work in night shifts