Supply Chain - Global Constraints Manager
Ford Motor Company · Chennai
- Experience15–16 yrs
- SalaryNot disclosed
- Work modeonsite
- Posted24 Sept 2026
About Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company is hiring in Chennai in automotive mobility. This role looks for around 15+ years of experience.
Skills
- Supply Chain Planning
- Purchasing
- Production Planning
- Constraint Management
- Demand Planning
- Supplier Management
The role
A global constraints manager at an automotive manufacturing company develops supply chain allocation plans, evaluates purchasing, and coordinates production planning for shared component constraints. The role uses supply chain planning, purchasing, and production planning to align suppliers, sales, scheduling, and regional operations.
Full job description
Constraints Management:
To develop the current status including demand and supply for any Global shared constraints reported. Develop constraint commodity summary report and provide supporting data to drive decision, utilizing standard Constraint Management formats and methodologies. Work with SCM/ Purchase / STA /Suppliers to identify Interim support plan to meet the current build requirement. Work with Sales and Scheduling to find opportunities in managing the demand in case the Interim plan does not meet the current build requirement. Develop Management report on the constraints and drive for decision on the next steps based on evaluation of SCM on premium freight / purchasing / STA on any incremental support and Sales interms of any volume adjustment. Lead Global Constraints forums (GCAC) to support GCAC allocation for shared constraints. Communicate and implement the allocation across regions Provide Operation Planning team / Scheduling with availability shared constraints commodities prior to final approval of Production plan. Develop allocations plans for the constraints commodities and coordinate with the SCM team and cross functional constraints team to ensure parts are ordered and delivered per agreed allocation.
Skill & Knowledge requirement:
Strong communication skills to interact with Global cross functional team(written and oral) Strong analytical skills Good multi-tasking ability Demonstrates interpersonal skills and problem solving skills Ability to manage pressure situations; Develop the GSR team and drive Ford+ Behaviours
B.E/B.Tech + MBA with 15+ years of experience in Purchasing/Supply Chain.. Good Understanding and working relationship with Global Supply Base. Role requires extensive collaboration with Global CFT teams and Executive reporting on weekly basis.