Ford Customization DIO Strategy Analyst

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Ford Customization (formerly Vehicle Personalization) is the business unit within Ford Customer Service Division responsible for creating trending accessories and specialty vehicles for Ford Motor Company installed at factory, mod centers or dealerships.

In this position...

The Ford Customization Dealer Invoiced Option (DIO) Strategy Analyst position is the SME on all things DIO. This role offers a great opportunity for exposure to all elements of a product lifecycle from business case development through vehicle launch and marketing.

Looking for a detail-oriented leader who takes initiative to deep dive issues and drive them to resolution. This role will interact with cross-functional team including but not limited to design, finance, purchasing, planning, program management, engineering, and program team contacts.

You'll have...

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• 5+ years of experience with product development, product launch process, vehicle integration, etc.
• 3+ years of Product Marketing, Program Management and/or Planning experience.
• Availability to work hybrid (4 days in Dearborn & 1 day optional remote)

Even better, you may have...

• Comfortable presenting to members of senior management
• Prior Product Marketing, Program Management and / or Planning experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of automotive aftermarket, vehicle dealerships - particularly in sales/service of vehicle accessories / personalization.
• Technical knowledge and understanding of a vehicle (exterior and interior).
• Strong Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including but not limited to, Excel, Word, Project, PowerPoint and Visio.
• Project / Program Management Skills with a strength in managing multiple projects.
• Automotive Field experience including dealership interaction a plus.
• Experience with business case development including financial analytics.
• Understanding of Ford GPDS timing and milestone requirements.
• Strong written and verbal presentation skills required for internal management interaction and cross-functional team meeting facilitation.
• Self-motivation, enthusiastic, open minded and a team player.
• Analytical thinking with ability to embrace process disciplines.

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
• 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.

This position is a salary grade 6 and ranges from $74,300-$124,500., This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $86,600-$144,900., This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $99,100-$166,200.

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.

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

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week. 1

What you'll do...

• Lead cross-functional teams including but not limited to finance, purchasing, planning, program management, engineering, manufacturing to resolve issues related to DIO items.
• Establish, publish, and manage project metrics to ensure quality execution
• Coordinate action plans to resolve project issues
• Coordinate timely updating of Program Management Analyst DIO tracking files to ensure pricing files are updated on time.
• Support all appropriate Product Development team meetings to provide status on FC projects
• Ensure Order guides, PDLs and Ford Build and Price all match for each vehicle lines DIO items.
• Update SDS team with forecasts for new DIO accessories 3 months prior to launch.
• SME for DIO processes within the department.
• Work with Ford Customization process team leads to develop new DIO processes as necessary
• Analyze DIO accessory sales versus objectives and determine areas of opportunity for further sales.
• Assess competitors portfolio and determine if our offerings are competitive in pricing, offering, etc.
• Responsible for maintaining the Master List of DIO content and ensuring the appropriate PM Analysts input is completed.
• Run down new DIO ideas for viability, including feasibility of offering.
• Assist with PCR input/maintenance for DIO Wheels