MP&L Strategy and Planning Senior Manager

We made history and now we work to transform the future for our customers our communities and our families. Youll see your work on the road every day helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

What youll do...

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic MP&L Business Process Senior Manager to lead critical transformation initiatives across Fords global Material Planning & Logistics operations. This role is responsible for the deployment and comprehensive change management associated with the conversion of Fords legacy mainframe MRP system (CMMS3) to SAP S4 Hana. The successful candidate will ensure seamless process integration optimization and user adoption to modernize our supply chain and logistics capabilities.

As part of our Manufacturing team youll help build the world-class state-of-the-art smart vehicles were known our plants around the world were constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. Youll 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 Senior 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. 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.

SAP S4 Hana Conversion Leadership:

• Lead the comprehensive deployment and change management efforts for the global conversion of Fords 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.

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.

Team Leadership & Mentorship:

• 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.
  

Youll have...

• Education: Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Logistics Industrial Engineering Business Administration Information Technology or a related field. Masters degree preferred.
• Experience:10 years of progressive experience in Material Planning & Logistics Supply Chain Operations or IT business process transformation.
• 5 years of hands-on experience leading and deploying large-scale SAP implementations specifically with SAP S4 Hana and SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM).
• Travel up to 45% during launch phases
• Demonstrated experience with legacy system migrations or conversions ideally from mainframe MRP systems to modern ERP platforms.
• Proven expertise in business process re-engineering optimization and standardization within a complex global manufacturing environment.
• Background in change management principles and methodologies
• Project management experience with a track record of delivering complex projects on time and within scope.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex business requirements into technical solutions.
• Excellent communication presentation and interpersonal skills capable of influencing and collaborating effectively with all levels of the organization from shop floor to executive leadership.
• Strong leadership capabilities with the ability to drive consensus and manage diverse stakeholder expectations.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to connect detailed process changes to broader business objectives and outcomes.
• Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies.
• Demonstrated experience working in an automotive manufacturing environment

Even better you may have...

• Demonstrated experience working in an automotive manufacturing environment

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 of the above No matter what you choose we offer a work life that works for you including:

• Immediate medical dental vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days paid parental leave new parent ramp-up programs subsidized back-up child care 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 5 and ranges from $141700-$268300.

Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidates skills and experience and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope responsibility and competitive market value.

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

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