Data Scientist

at  Ford Motor Company

At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. We also believe in providing you with the freedom to define and realize your dreams. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career potential as you help us define tomorrow’s transportation.
Creating the future of smart mobility requires the highly intelligent use of data, metrics and analytics. That’s where you can make an impact as part of our Global Data Insight & Analytics team. We are the trusted advisers that enable Ford to clearly see business conditions, customer needs and the competitive landscape. With our support, key decision makers can act in meaningful, positive ways. Join us and use your data expertise and analytical skills to drive evidence-based, timely decision making.
Data Scientist - Supply Chain Analytics: Want to help drive the future of automotive supply chain operations? Join Ford’s Supply Chain Analytics team! As a Data Scientist, you’ll work with a curious, proactive, and creative team that’s critical to Ford’s success. By leveraging advanced data analytics and the latest tools, you’ll solve complex business problems, improve operational efficiency, and make data-driven decisions that impact the future of our company. If you’re passionate, knowledgeable, and highly motivated, we want you on our team!

THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS WE SEEK:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or related
• 2+ years of experience in the following areas:
• extracting actionable insights from data
• using SQL to extract, clean, and transform data in large, complex, nested databases
• using programming languages such as Python or R in a cloud platform
• doing research, analysis, data science or solution development
• written and verbal communication skills and strong intellectual curiosity

OUR PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

• 3+ years of experience in statistical analysis and modeling
• Advanced degree in a related field
• Experience in the automotive industry
• Experience in at least one area of supply chain operations, such as constraints, risk management, sales and production planning, material planning, or logistics
• Experience developing and delivering projects in Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
  What you’ll receive in return :
  As part of the Ford family, you’ll enjoy excellent compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous PTO, retirement, savings, and stock investment plans, incentive compensation, and much more. You’ll also experience exciting opportunities for professional and personal growth and recognition.
  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. Visa sponsorship is available for this position.
  We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. 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.
  For information on Ford’s salary and benefits, please visit: https://corporate.ford.com/content/dam/corporate/us/en-us/documents/careers/2024-benefits-and-comp-GSR-sal-plan-2.pdf

• Drive improvements in Ford’s supply chain operations through big data analysis and modelling
• Develop innovative tools that translate complex data into actionable insights for key stakeholders
• Leverage cutting-edge technologies such as Google Cloud Platform (GCP) to support more informed decision-making
• Execute digital transformation projects to improve supply chain operations
• Deliver tangible value for customers and stakeholders through data-driven insights and solutions