Ford Racing Logistics and Shipping Specialist

Overview At Ford, you’ll work on ideas that matter, alongside passionate people who want to make a global impact. Together, we’re shaping the next era of transportation—grounded in purpose, driven by progress. Make your move. Job Type: Full time Work Type: On-site Racing is where our story began. In 1901, Henry Ford climbed into a car he built himself—"Sweepstakes"—and beat America's most famous driver. He wasn't a racer, but he had to win. He did. Ford Motor Company was born from that victory. That fighting spirit lives on in Ford Racing today. We're the engineers, strategists, and competitors who bring Ford's track-tested edge into every vehicle we build. Every track, every stage, every proving ground—that's where we prove ourselves. The result: one of the world's most iconic brands, legendary nameplates, and a team unmatched in the industry. Our mantra: Race to win, engineer to lead. If you're a competitor, innovator, or performance obsessive, Ford Racing is where you belong. Help us write the next chapter. In this position... In elite motorsport, precision logistics directly drives podium performance. As the Logistics and Shipping Specialist, you will serve as the operational anchor of the Powertrain Team, ensuring the rapid, flawless transit of race-critical components across Ford Racing programs. You will take end-to-end ownership of physical material flow, digital chain-of-custody tracking, and trade compliance for all incoming, in-process and outgoing goods. This role demands a continuous-improvement mindset to eliminate bottlenecks, along with uncompromised standards for documentation and traceability. We are seeking a proactive, detail-oriented specialist who excels at prioritizing complex shipping, receiving, and dispatch operations in an agile, high-tempo team environment. This role requires 5 days per week onsite in Allen Park, MI. What you'll do... Support the management of MP&L activities, including packing and shipping, for Ford Racing’s Powertrain Department, including the daily material handling functions of multiple facilities. Apply a team mindset dedicated to facilitating the needs of those supported with problem resolution at multiple levels. Help create and implement standard work practices for all logistics activities, complying with all Ford Motor Company practices and relevant laws. Support and standardize synchronous flow of multiple operations through lean manufacturing practices. Work off-peak or longer hours to minimize any waiting associated with logistic workflows. Maintain a system for assessing dynamic and competing priorities to inform changes to planned work. Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned. You’ll have... Associate degree or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience. Minimum of 3 years of material planning and logistics experience in an automotive or manufacturing environment, supporting multiple programs. Minimum of 3 years of experience in bill of materials (BOM) management, inventory planning, and inventory management. Valid driver's license with an impeccable record for initial and recurring screening. Physical stamina, capable of lifting heavy freight between 50 – 75 lbs., daily. Even better, you may have... Bachelor’s degree in industrial operations, Transportation & Logistics, Supply Chain Management & Information Systems, Applied Engineering Science, Packaging Engineering, or Business Mgmt. Familiar with Ford Motor Co. Shipping and Receiving rules and regulations, including: Production Shipping Non-Production Shipping HTS Code/ECCN International Shipping Hazmat Shipping Establishing Regular Pick-up/Delivery Routes Courier and Shipping Selection Direct expertise in motorsports or a high-performance racing environment/high-stakes environment Lean Manufacturing Knowledge Knowledge of Constraint Management Principles Understanding of inventory process flow Ability to work independent…

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