• Strategic Network Design: Lead the end-to-end setup and execution of Ocean freight lanes for recent vehicle programs, employing Value Engineering principles to balance cost, speed, and reliability.

• Operational Excellence & Disruption Management: Oversee daily global freight operations, utilizing advanced problem-solving techniques (e.g., 8D, 5-Whys) to mitigate delays, space constraints, and equipment shortages.

• Digital Transformation & AI Integration: Support the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning tools to enhance volume forecasting, predictive ETAs, and proactive risk management.

• Advanced Data Visualization: Design and maintain interactive Power BI dashboards to provide real-time visibility into the global pipeline, converting complex datasets into actionable insights for stakeholders.

• Continuous Improvement (Kaizen): Drive a Kaizen culture by identifying incremental process improvements and leading cross-functional workshops to eliminate waste in the inbound supply chain.

• Financial Optimization (TVM):



Identify and execute high-impact cost-saving initiatives to achieve Total Value Management (TVM) targets through lane optimization and improved container utilization.

• Process Automation: Leverage Power Automate and other low-code solutions to digitize manual workflows, reducing administrative lead time and improving data integrity.

• Strategic Partnership Management: Lead high-level KPI reviews with Global Logistics Service Providers (LSPs), driving accountability and fostering innovation in service delivery.

• Market Intelligence: Monitor global shipping trends, including "Blank Sailings" and Port congestion, to develop agile contingency plans for the IMG network.

Responsibilities
• Set up and manage ocean freight lanes for new vehicle programs.

• Manage daily global freight operations and resolve delays and capacity issues.

• Monitor shipping risks and prepare contingency plans.

• Call out delays at source, in t

📌 Inbound Logistic Engineer (India)
🏢 Ford Motor
📍 India