MP&L Strategy and Planning Analyst

Ford is undergoing a significant digital transformation of its global supply chain and manufacturing operations. We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented MP&L Business Process Analyst to support critical initiatives that will modernize our Material Planning & Logistics (MP&L) capabilities. This role will contribute to the deployment of SAP S4 Hana, SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM), and cutting-edge Intelligent Inventory technologies across our global enterprise.

The successful candidate will be instrumental in analyzing, documenting, and optimizing our MP&L processes, assisting with the transition from legacy systems, and supporting the adoption of new, advanced solutions to enhance efficiency, visibility, and accuracy across our global supply network.

What you'll do...

• Support 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 analyze, document, and support the design and implementation of optimized MP&L processes within the S4 Hana environment.
• Assist with process documentation, gap analysis, solution design, testing, training material development, and end-user training delivery.
• Contribute to 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 Assistance:
  • Assist in the deployment of SAP EWM across relevant Ford manufacturing plants and distribution centers globally.
  • Work with warehouse operations teams to analyze, standardize, and optimize inbound, outbound, internal, and storage processes within EWM.
  • Support EWM integration with S4 Hana and other critical systems, focusing on real-time inventory accuracy, efficient material flow, and labor optimization.
• Intelligent Inventory Initiative - Global Transportation Label & RFID Technology Contribution:
  • Contribute to the global deployment of the Intelligent Inventory initiative, focusing on the standardization and implementation of Global Transportation Labels and RFID Technology.
  • Assist in the analysis and execution of strategies for leveraging RFID for enhanced inventory visibility, traceability, and accuracy from supplier to plant.
  • Support the adoption of these technologies to reduce manual efforts, improve data quality, and enable advanced analytics for inventory optimization.
• Business Process Analysis & Optimization:
  • Perform in-depth analysis of current MP&L business processes, identifying inefficiencies, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
  • Document future-state processes that align with SAP best practices and leverage new technological capabilities.
  • Assist in establishing and monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of new processes and systems.
  • Support continuous improvement methodologies to drive ongoing operational excellence.
• Change Management & Stakeholder Support:
  • Support the development and execution of change management strategies to ensure smooth adoption of new systems and processes by end-users.
  • Assist in engaging and communicating with diverse stakeholders across various functions (Manufacturing, Purchasing, IT, Finance, Plant Operations) and global regions.
  • Prepare materials for workshops, presentations, and communication plans to build understanding and generate buy-in.
• Knowledge Sharing:
  • Act as a contributor and learner, 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 Engineering, Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Experience:
  • 3+ years of experience in Material Planning & Logistics, Supply Chain Operations, or IT business process transformation.
  • 1+ years of hands‑on experience participating in or supporting SAP implementations, specifically with SAP S4 Hana and/or SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM).
  • Experience with legacy system migrations or conversions, or data analysis related to such projects.
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