MP&L Inventory Strategy Mgr, Business Program Manager

Dearborn, MI - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 112680 - 212760

Posted on: 18 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Manufacturing

Job Summary

Description

In this position...

As our MP&L Inventory Strategy Manager you will lead the charge in redefining how we plan position and optimize inventory across the organization. This is a high-visibility role where you will synchronize cross-functional efforts between Manufacturing and Finance to ensure our inventory investment is a competitive advantage. We are looking for a data-driven leader who can build robust scalable strategies that maximize operational efficiency while ensuring we never miss a beat in customer delivery

Responsibilities

What youll do...

Lead the development and continuous improvement of the inventory policy and guidelines ensuring alignment with business strategy service level targets and financial objectives.
Define and standardize inventory KPIs across the company footprint including target setting governance and clear ownership for performance tracking.
Design and implement a robust inventory monitoring structure enabling visibility consistency and timely decision-making across regions sites or business units.
Develop and enhance analytical tools models and dashboards to optimize inventory levels balancing customer service working capital and operational efficiency.
Partner with Supply Chain Operations Finance and Commercial teams to translate strategic inventory principles into actionable plans and execution.
Identify inventory risks and opportunities and proactively recommend actions to improve inventory health turnover and obsolescence management.
Support scenario analysis and trade-off evaluations (service vs. inventory vs. cost) to guide strategic and tactical decisions.
Drive best practices standardization and continuous improvement in inventory management processes across the organization.

Qualifications

Youll have...

Bachelors degree in supply chain management Engineering Business Administration or a related field.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
Proven track record of leading process improvement initiatives and managing cross-functional projects.
Experience developing or using analytical tools models or dashboards to optimize inventory levels (e.g. Excel Power BI SQL Python or planning systems). Adaptability and flexibility in a fast-paced changing environment.
Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Strong background in inventory policy design including service level definitions safety stock logic and segmentation strategies.
Proven experience leading coaching or developing team members either through direct people management or functional leadership in matrix organizations.

You may not check every box or your experience may look a little different from what weve outlined but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company we encourage you to apply!

As an established global company we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe or keep you close to home Will your career be a deep dive into what you love or a series of new teams and new skills Will you be a leader a changemaker a technical expert a culture builderor all the above No matter what you choose we offer a work life that works for you including:

Immediate medical dental and prescription drug coverage

Flexible family care parental leave new parent ramp-up programs subsidized back-up childcare and more

Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement fertility treatments and more

Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases

Tuition assistance

Established and active employee resource groups

Paid time off for individual and team community service

A generous schedule of paid holidays including the week between Christmas and New Years Day

Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

This position is leadership level 6 and ranges from $60.

For more information on salary and benefits click here: sponsorship is not available for this position.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

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This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week.

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Required Experience:

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DescriptionIn this position...As our MP&L Inventory Strategy Manager you will lead the charge in redefining how we plan position and optimize inventory across the organization. This is a high-visibility role where you will synchronize cross-functional efforts between Manufacturing and Finance to ens...