About this role
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 strong 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