Cost Attack Strategy & Process Supervisor

In this position...

The Global Total Cost (GTC) organization leads the global Design Total Value Management (TVM) process, including the processes, systems, and governance used to manage Design cost-reduction objectives.
In this role, you will lead the Design TVM operating framework and support cost-reduction activities through global processes, tools, systems, and reporting. You’ll analyze complex data, identify opportunities in partnership with benchmarking teams, and work cross-functionally to turn insights into actions. You’ll also partner with Finance on governance, business planning, and forecasting to help ensure cost-reduction actions are delivered.

In this role, you will lead the Design TVM operating framework and support cost-reduction activities through global processes, tools, systems, and reporting. You’ll analyze complex data, identify opportunities in partnership with benchmarking teams, and work cross-functionally to turn insights into actions. You’ll also partner with Finance on governance, business planning, and forecasting to help ensure cost-reduction actions are delivered.

The candidate should have demonstrated strong leadership skills in leading cross functional, global teams.

They should possess good communication skills and an in depth understanding of the TVM processes including; KPI's, Gemba templates, dashboards, TVM Bulletins, Finance Rules of the Road, etc.

As the business lead for the CRID Database, this person should also have an in depth understanding of the CRID database, requirements for each status code progression, be able to develop and execute a strategic point of view for CRID database enhancements with our IT and GDIA partners. This includes database integration, incorporation of AI to assist users in idea development, redundancy checks, replication, notification of KPI's, interrogation of the data to understand lack of idea progression, idea rejection, etc.

What you'll do...

Global TVM Process Leadership

• Lead the global Design TVM process, including governance and metrics reporting.
• Develop and maintain the Design TVM operating framework, including KPIs, standard processes, Rules of the Road, governance cadence, and supporting systems and tools.
• Develop, cascade, maintain, and report critical Design Material Cost KPIs, including executive-level reporting.
• Partner with Design Optimization Finance to support the annual cost process, including business planning, target setting, and monthly forecasting.
• Translate complex data into actionable insights that support informed decisions, collaboration, and improved efficiency.

CRID2 System Ownership

• Serve as the business owner for the Cost Reduction Idea Database (CRID2).
• Maintain the administrative tables that support the system and related metrics, including volume, vehicle-line, powertrain, and plant information.
• Partner with IT to scope, develop, and implement system modernization efforts.
• Coordinate with teams responsible for systems that share data with CRID2, including NDPC2, TVMER, WIPS, and IERP, to support alignment.
• Develop and deliver global training and provide ongoing system support.
  

Metrics, Systems, and Cost Attack Governance

• Develop, adapt, and maintain the operating processes and governance that support Design Cost Attack, including the CRID Dashboard, GEMBA proformas, and weekly KPI reporting.
• Develop and adapt CRID Dashboard visualizations to support teams in delivering cost objectives, and provide training as needed.
• Maintain consistency in GEMBA proforma content and weekly publications, with a focus on process discipline and data integrity.
• Prepare weekly KPI reporting to support executive leadership.
• Lead system-modernization workstreams and develop interactive dashboards, including in Qlik Sense and Power BI, to improve data accessibility, transparency, and decision-making.
• Maintain a historical repository to support tracking and analysis using Qlik Sense and SharePoint.
• Use dashboards and AI/LLM tools, as appropriate, to strengthen data integrity and streamline workflows in support of accurate analysis and reliable reporting.

You'll have...

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, Data Analytics, or a related field.

• 3+ years of experience in the automotive industry

• Experience leading or supporting cost-management, cost-reduction, or value-management processes.

• Familiarity with Design TVM, cost attack, value analysis/value engineering, or cost-reduction processes

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to turn complex data into clear business insights and recommendations.

• Experience developing and maintaining KPIs, executive-level reports, and performance metrics.

• Proficiency with data visualization and reporting tools, such as Qlik Sense, Power BI, Excel, or similar platforms.

• Experience working with cross-functional teams, including Finance, IT, Product Development, and Design.

• Exposure to AI or LLM tools used to improve data quality, reporting efficiency, or workflow automation.

• Ability to manage business processes, governance routines, documentation, and standard operating procedures.

• Strong communication and presentation skills, including the ability to deliver training and support global users.

• Experience supporting system ownership, system enhancements, or modernization projects.

• Strong attention to detail, data integrity, organization, and follow-through.
  
  
  

Even better, you may have...

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, Data Analytics, or a related field.

• Experience in automotive product development, vehicle programs, or material-cost management.

• Experience serving as a business owner or subject-matter expert for a reporting or database system.

• Knowledge of systems such as CRID2, NDPC2, TVMER, WIPS, IERP, or similar enterprise data tools.

• Advanced skills in Qlik Sense, Power BI, SharePoint, SQL, or other dashboard and data-management tools.

• Experience partnering with IT on system upgrades, requirements gathering, testing, and implementation.

• Familiarity with forecasting, annual business planning, target setting, and financial reporting.

• Experience developing global training materials and facilitating training sessions for diverse teams.
  
  
  

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

• Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage

• Paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more

• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments and more

• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases

• Tuition assistance

• Established and active employee resource groups

• Paid time off for individual and team community service

• Generous vacation time, sick/personal time, and paid holidays, including between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day

Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.
Internal applicants: moving into this role may result in an adjustment to your current compensation based on the posted pay range for this role, taking into consideration your qualifications and other relevant factors.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/LL6

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This position is hybrid with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week.