MP&L Strategy and Planning Manager

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?

As part of our Manufacturing team, you’ll help build the world-class, state-of-the-art smart vehicles we’re known for. In our plants around the world, we’re constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. You’ll get the satisfaction of making great products people use and love.

Ford is undergoing a significant digital transformation of its global supply chain and manufacturing operations. As a result, we are seeking a highly skilled and strategic MP&L Business Process Manager to lead critical initiatives that will modernize our Material Planning & Logistics (MP&L) capabilities.

In this role…

You will be at the forefront of deploying SAP S4 Hana, SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM), and cutting-edge Intelligent Inventory technologies across our global enterprise. Further, you will be instrumental in re-imagining, standardizing, and optimizing our MP&L processes, ensuring a seamless transition from legacy systems, and driving the adoption of new, advanced solutions to enhance efficiency, visibility, and accuracy across our global supply network.

What You’ll Do…

• SAP S4 Hana Conversion Leadership:
  • Lead the comprehensive deployment and change management efforts for the global conversion of Ford's mainframe MRP system (CMMS) to SAP S4 Hana.
  • Collaborate with IT, business stakeholders, and implementation partners to define, design, and implement optimized MP&L processes within the S4 Hana environment.
  • Oversee process documentation, gap analysis, solution design, testing, training material development, and end-user training delivery.
  • Manage go-live activities, hypercare support, and post-implementation optimization to ensure successful system adoption and realization of business benefits.
• SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) Deployment:
  • Drive the deployment of SAP EWM across relevant Ford manufacturing plants and distribution centers globally.
  • Work closely with warehouse operations teams to standardize and optimize inbound, outbound, internal, and storage processes within EWM.
  • Ensure EWM integration with S4 Hana and other critical systems, focusing on real-time inventory accuracy, efficient material flow, and labor optimization.
• Lead the global deployment of the Intelligent Inventory initiative, focusing on the standardization and implementation of Global Transportation Labels and RFID Technology.
• Develop and execute strategies for leveraging RFID for enhanced inventory visibility, traceability, and accuracy from supplier to plant.
• Drive the adoption of these technologies to reduce manual efforts, improve data quality, and enable advanced analytics for inventory optimization.
• Business Process Management & Optimization:
  • Conduct in-depth analysis of current MP&L business processes, identifying inefficiencies, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
  • Design and implement future-state processes that align with SAP best practices and leverage new technological capabilities.
  • Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of new processes and systems.
  • Champion continuous improvement methodologies to drive ongoing operational excellence.
• Change Management & Stakeholder Engagement:
  • Develop and execute robust change management strategies to ensure smooth adoption of new systems and processes by end-users.
  • Engage and influence diverse stakeholders across various functions (Manufacturing, Purchasing, IT, Finance, Plant Operations) and global regions.
  • Facilitate workshops, presentations, and communication plans to build understanding, generate buy-in, and manage resistance.
• Lead a team of business analysts or process specialists, providing guidance, mentorship, and support.
• Act as a subject matter expert, sharing knowledge and best practices within the MP&L and IT communities.

You’ll Have…

Education: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial…