Ascent Analyst

Collaborate with suppliers to obtain their qualitative shipment plans for a minimum of first 13 weeks against Ford demand in ASCENT tool every week

• Qualified candidates must have a B. Tech or BE degree in Business, Technology, or equivalent degree
• 3-5 years hands-on experience in Supply Chain
• 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

• Receive exceptions/issues via ASCENT and triage cases in PEGA platform to concerned Ford teams for issue resolution.
• Collaborate with multiple skill teams at Ford [ Purchasing , Supplier Technical Assistance , MP&L. . ] that requires production mitigation actions driven by Interim Corrective Action (ICA) /Permanent Corrective Action (PCA) from concerned DRI.
• Represent in ASCENT forums highlighting potential part risks for production with ICA & PCA actions
• Analyse the quality of supplier response and supplier decommits using ASCENT.
• Support monthly programming process by identifying real shortfalls using ASCENT.
• Support ISO audits for effective controls post business process establishment.
• Drive continuous process improvement to enhance value for the organisation.
• Develop Management report on the suppliers who are defaulting 13 weeks shipment plan .
• Improve ASCENT Metrics [ Compliance , Accuracy , Availability ] and PEGA case disposition actions