Supply Chain Champ Intern

Ford Champs will allow to get to now different business areas through 12 months, while you improve your skills and become a better professional.

By joining our team, you will sit at the intersection of a massive technology and sourcing transformation, helping our team shift from traditional supplier-owned designs to innovative, Ford-owned architectures across a variety of vehicle commodities. As a Champ, you will learn the ropes of strategic sourcing, cost analytics, and risk management while actively contributing to real-world projects. If you have sharp analytical skills, an eagerness to learn, and a "play-to-win" attitude, we want you on our team!

What You Need (Job Qualifications)

• Education: Active student from any of the last 2 semesters of a Bachelor’s degree program in Engineering (Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Industrial) or Business (Supply Chain Management, Finance, Economics, Business Analytics).

• Data Savvy: Strong analytical skills with a solid understanding of Microsoft Excel. You enjoy looking at numbers and figuring out the story they tell. Familiarity with data visualization or cost-modeling concepts would be desired. 

• Curiosity & Drive: A strong interest in how things are made, how much they cost, and how they get from Point A to Point B.

• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills (also in English). You aren't afraid to ask questions, share your ideas, and collaborate with diverse teams.

• Resilience: A proactive, problem-solving mindset and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.

Bonus Points If You Have (Desired, but not required):

• Previous coursework, projects, or club experience related to procurement, negotiations, or manufacturing.

• A passion for automotive technology, electronics, or the electric vehicle revolution.

DISCLAIMER: Ford Motor Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, as we are committed with a diverse workforce, and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran and basis of disability.

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What You’ll Do (Job Responsibilities) 

As a Supply Chain Champ, you will shadow, support, and learn from experienced Buyers and Supply Chain leaders. Your day-to-day will involve:

• Supporting Strategic Sourcing: Assist the team in sourcing various overhead systems and lighting components for upcoming vehicle programs, ensuring they hit target costs, timelines, and quality standards.

• Driving Cost Analytics: Dive into the data! Help us conduct part-cost breakdowns, build "Should Cost" models, and identify areas where we can save money and improve efficiency.

• Supply Chain Mapping & Risk Mitigation: Play detective by helping us map out our sub-tier supply chain (where our suppliers get their materials, like plastics, LED chips, and microcontrollers). You'll help track geopolitical trends and identify ways to diversify our supply base.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: You won’t just sit in a silo. You will collaborate with Engineering, Finance, and Product Design teams to understand how complex overhead systems and advanced vehicle lighting go from a studio sketch to a finished product on the assembly line.

• Hands-On Manufacturing Learning: Partner with team members to learn how supplier manufacturing lines work (such as injection molding, tooling, and electronics assembly) and help prepare data for physical supplier visits and negotiations.