Inventory Optimization Analyst

In this role, you will be responsible for optimizing plant inventory levels, standardizing parameters across planning systems, mitigating material shortage risks. • Analyze and monitor Days of Inventory on Hand (DOH/BOH), inventory turnover to achieve corporate and plant targets. • Identify slow-moving, non-productive, excess, and obsolete inventory identify root-cause, define and implement action plans. • Support and partner with Plants to move forward with the activities to optimize inventory. • Utilize advanced analytics platforms (e.g., Lean DNA, BI dashboards) to proactively identify critical shortages and bottleneck suppliers before line disruptions occur. • Collaborate with Material Planners, Follow-up teams to take actions based on data. • Lead continuous review and dynamic adjustment of the Plan for Every Part (PFEP), including safety stock levels, minimum/maximum parameters, order intervals, and batch lot sizes. • Apply Lean and FPS principles to eliminate waste in material flow and inventory, tracking KPI’s in our control centers. • Participate in and lead Kaizen and structured problem-solving initiatives (8D, 5-Why, Fishbone) to address inventory discrepancies, record accuracy issues, defining, implementing, and following up on corrective action plans. • Champion the adoption of digital inventory tools across the MP&L organization to foster in data-driven decision-making. • Develop, automate, and publish standard visual management reports (KPI dashboards) tracking parameter adherence and shortage risk trends. • Bachelor’s degree in Industrial engineering, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Data analytics or related technical field. • 3+ years of experience in supply chain, material planning, inventory control, or logistics analysis. • Knowledge of MRP/ERP logic and supply chain planning modules (SAP, CMMS/SMART, DDL, or equivalent). • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office / Microsoft 365. • Cross-functional collaboration and communication skills with a team-oriented mindset. • Excellent structured problem-solving mindset. • Strong verbal and written communication skills in English. Preferred Qualifications: • Advanced proficiency in data analytics and data visualization tools (Microsoft Excel: Power Query/Pivot Tables; Power BI, QlikSense, SQL database querying, Python). • Advanced Digital Tools: Direct hands-on experience with modern inventory optimization platforms and prescriptive supply chain software (e.g., Lean DNA, Blue Yonder, ML/AI. #FordMexico #LI-HC1