Supply Chain Program Management & AI Tool Creation

About the Role

Join Ford's Advanced EV Development (ADVEV) team for a 6-month Early Career Program. This program focuses on improving how Ford manages global supply chain sourcing by developing digital tools powered by artificial intelligence. You will work on projects that integrate data, software, and purchasing processes to help supply chain managers make informed sourcing decisions, work efficiently with vendors, and identify cost-reduction opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development and evaluation of an AI-enabled sourcing tool to assist supply chain managers in preparing for sourcing decisions.
• Explore how data and AI can support vendor selection, comparison of supplier quotes, and identification of total cost reduction opportunities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional Ford teams to understand user needs, business processes, data considerations, and potential tool capabilities.
• Contribute to SOURCE, a software for purchasing teams to organize and track sourcing activity, coordinate vendor interactions, and manage information.
• Contribute to SOLVE, a software solution for identifying cost-reduction opportunities for approved parts and sourcing packages.
• Assist with research, requirements gathering, prototyping, testing, and documentation.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, Data Science, Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field.
• Interest in artificial intelligence, software products, data-driven decision-making, procurement, or global supply chain operations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn unfamiliar tools and processes.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with people from different disciplines.
• Ability to organize work, follow through on commitments, and document ideas and results.

Qualifications (Even Better)

• Coursework, projects, or experience involving programming, data analysis, AI/ML, or software development.
• Experience in requirements gathering, mapping business processes, building prototypes, or testing software.
• Familiarity with databases, spreadsheets, data visualization, or working with structured business data.
• Coursework or experience in purchasing, sourcing, supplier management, or supply chain operations.
• An interest in responsible and practical use of AI in business workflows.