02 Aug
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Ford Motor
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Chennai
02 Aug
Ford Motor
Chennai
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.. 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 solid 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** **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)
🏢 Ford Motor
📍 Chennai