Job Category: Supply Chain

Degree Level: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Job Description:

Support Ford's supply chain resilience strategy by developing visibility across multi-tier supplier networks, identifying potential risks before production impact, and generating actionable intelligence that enables proactive decision-making. This role combines supply chain expertise, data analytics, and risk sensing capabilities to support production continuity across global operations..

Responsibilities:

TThe Supply Chain Risk Sensing & Resilience Center of Excellence (CoE) is responsible for providing proactive visibility into Ford's global supply network.

As a Supply Chain Risk Analyst, you will analyse supplier ecosystems beyond Tier-1 suppliers to identify vulnerabilities, regional dependencies, capacity constraints, and emerging risks. Working closely with Purchasing, Engineering, Material Planning & Logistics, and Digital teams, you will transform complex supply chain data into meaningful business insights that support strategic and operational decision-making.

This role requires robust analytical capability, supply chain knowledge, stakeholder collaboration, and a continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

Multi-Tier Supply Chain Analysis

- Conduct deep-dive mapping of supplier networks across Tier-2, Tier-3, and lower-tier suppliers.
- Develop visibility into critical commodities, electronics, and strategic supply chains.
- Validate supplier-provided information using external data sources, logistics information, and historical performance records.
- Maintain accurate supply chain network intelligence and data quality.

Risk Identification & Assessment
- Identify supply chain vulnerabilities, including single-source suppliers, regional concentration risks, and capacity constraints.
- Assess geopolitical, environmental, economic,



and operational risks across supplier networks.
- Support predictive risk-monitoring initiatives using analytical and data-driven approaches.
- Develop risk impact assessments for critical supply chains and commodities.

Data Analytics & Intelligence
- Analyse large and complex datasets to identify trends, disruptions, and emerging supply chain risks.
- Create executive-level dashboards and visualisations using Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools.
- Develop reports and insights that support strategic sourcing and risk mitigation decisions.
- Collaborate with digital and analytics teams to support AI-enabled resilience solutions.

Operational Support
- Manage assigned commodity or supplier portfolios.
- Support supply disruption events by providing rapid data analysis and decision support.
- Monitor and improve key performance indicators related to risk identification and mitigation activities.
- Maintain high levels of analytical accuracy and responsiveness.

Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with Global Purchasing, Engineering, Material Planning & Logistics, and supplier management teams.
- Support strategic sourcing decisions through supply network intelligence.
- Contribute analytical inputs to resilience playbooks and business continuity planning activities.

Qualifications:

Qualifications

Education

Required:

- Bachelor's Degree (B.E./B.Tech) in:
- Supply Chain Management
- Industrial Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Operations Research
- Data Science
- Other Technical Disciplines

Preferred:

- Specialisation in Supply Chain Management, Operations Research, Analytics, or Data Science.

Experience

- 3-6 years of experience in:
- Supply Chain Planning
- Commodity Management
- Risk Management
- Supplier Interaction

Preferred industry experience:
- Automotive
- Electronics
- Aerospace
- High-technology Manufacturing

📌 Supply Chain Analyst (Chennai)
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