Ford Pro · 3 hours ago
Operations Analyst
777 Republic Dr, Allen Park, MI, 48101, US
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$84K/yr - $141K/yr
6+ years expFord Pro is a division of Ford dedicated to enhancing the future of mobility. They are seeking an Operations Analyst to manage operational needs for the Engineering and Program Teams, ensuring alignment with corporate processes and supporting various operational tasks across the organization.
AutomotiveFleet ManagementSoftware
No H1B
Responsibilities
The Engineering Operations Specialist will support the Operations Teams as assigned; reporting to the Business Operations Supervisor to maintain consistent and appropriate processes across the Ford Racing Organization
Regular interaction with the respective Engineering Managers, Program Managers, Business Owners, and external partners as required to support engineering needs
Support the interface with multiple Ford internal teams including Internal Control, Supply Chain, Finance, OGC, Trademark Licensing, Confidentiality, Risk Analysis and Vehicle Programs
Work directly with the Operations Team, Buyers and Finance team as necessary to support Engineering and Program Team needs and ensure internal alignment with corporate processes
Complete governance and document retention aligned with internal control requirements; conduct sample audits as necessary to ensure compliance to corporate controls testing
Author purchase requests for program business owners using SAP Ariba, which includes authoring, reviewing and updating the submission documents (SOW, SSRL, RFQ, etc.) as appropriate, creating the requisition in Ariba and following up on the approvals for each request to ensure timely execution
Collaborate directly with the Buyer to support compliance, accuracy and timely processing of purchase orders
Support supplier issues related to Ford system interface, invoicing, access and additional issues as they arise
Author and process any JDA / NDA / Confidentiality documents as necessary
Manage the Operations Finance interface with reporting, forecasts and tracking for assigned cost center(s)
Support Operations needs of the Program teams
Schedule Operations team topics into the weekly meeting cadence to support issue resolution
Support specialized transportation/logistics of Ford Racing vehicles and related equipment to various locations/events across the globe
Resolve supplier issues as they arise, including SAP Ariba User Interface issues, invoice problems and ensuring payments are processed and received as appropriate
Resolve issues with Accounts Payable as needed
Process manual payments as necessary
Support GSDB code creation and issues resolution between supplier and Supply Chain
Support Motorsports overall spending summary and monthly budget reviews
Support Finance reviews, monthly Forecast updates, CaR submissions, Accruals, etc. as necessary
Support Internal Control audits and compliance testing
Support Operations meeting forums as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required. Technical, Finance or Business Degree
6+ years of Automotive experience related to Program/Project Management, Engineering, and Product Development
Experience working with leaders of multidisciplinary team to resolve issues, technical or otherwise
Able to succeed in a fast-paced, passionate work environment that requires quick turn-around
Detailed, Self-Organized and able to manage multiple assignments simultaneously
Proficient using Excel, Outlook, Word and the suite of Microsoft Office programs
Experienced and skilled interfacing with computer software, ability to learn new programs including but not limited to SAP Ariba, Nicus Financial Reporting, DocuSign, ELMS, FMS, GPIRS and other systems
Strong problem-solving, time management skills and the ability to improve processes
Experienced working with GPDS or similar automotive product development system
Must be familiar with an assortment of vehicle components
Strong people management skills, excellent communication, both written and verbal
Flexibility of schedule to support the global team; willingness and ability to travel if necessary
Able to lift at least 30lbs safely
Preferred
Finance degree, Engineering, Engineering Technology, Business
MBA, Finance MBA or other master's degree
Finance, Accounting or Legal experience are each desirable
Project Management certification or experience
Experience with SAP Ariba or similar procurement software will be desirable
Experience creating Financial forecasts in Nicus and working to KPI's
High degree of self-motivation and willingness to commit extra effort to always 'get the job done'
Prior experience in the motorsports industry and a passion for performance products
Benefits
Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care days, 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
A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
Company
Ford Pro
Ford Pro is a productivity accelerator designed to drive the business forward, delivering solutions to commercial customers of all sizes.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Andrew Frick
Interim Head
Recent News
2025-10-04
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