Ford SCM Analyst 

India, Tamil Nadu, Chennai 

673872622

Responsible for meeting market metrics – Fill rate (Line & Piece), inventory turns, backorder etc.

Perform all daily/weekly/monthly processes diligently without any backlog thereby meet key deliverables.

Respond to dealer part status requests. Take action to address immediate dealer need (COPIS/Call trackers). This generally involves contacting the supplier, carrier or PDC to expedite processing.

Perform denied order root cause analysis and work towards implementing the containment actions

Review forecast changes and stock order suggestions and identify the unusual trends

Ensure all open issues are tracked in the issue log with all specific details

Participate with issue log meeting with SME / DMs

Interface with internal (e.g. Purchasing, Engineering, Product Analysis, Supplier Development Performance) and external (e.g. Supplier, dealer) organizations to resolve part issues. Escalate issues as necessary to the Supervisor / Manager

Resolve all parts that are in a low or negative inventory position (backordered critical) by expediting inventory movement. Address root cause of low or negative inventory position (e.g. request increase in forecast, increase order quantity etc.) Input timing and remarks on availability progress. Escalate issues when supply issue cannot be reached in a timely manner (backorder aging) with the appropriate urgency

Participate in Six sigma projects, work on continuous improvement initiatives and elimination of NVAs in various process steps

Work closely with Purchasing to review the supportability of overdue parts from suppliers

Work with Purchasing on direct sourcing strategy through cost volume analysis

Facilitate meetings with Purchasing, SCM, Warehouse, STA for early resolution of supply issues