Analyst, Supply Chain User Enablement & Change Management

Ford Motor • Dearborn, MI

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

Join Ford’s Global Supply Chain Systems organization to drive adoption of new business systems across employees and suppliers. You’ll lead communications, training, and enablement that prepare users for change, accelerate adoption, and reduce support demand. This role is ideal for someone with purchasing, sourcing, or supply chain experience who understands buyer workflows and can translate business requirements into effective system enablement. You’ll partner across IT, Learning & Development, Supply Chain, Finance, and global business teams to deliver launch readiness and adoption.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Supply Chain, Business, Engineering)
• 3+ years of experience in supply chain, purchasing, sourcing, communications, training, change management, or related business operations.
• Purchasing or sourcing experience with knowledge of buyer workflows, sourcing processes, supplier engagement, and purchase order management.
• AI and automation and their application to business processes.
• Experience with enterprise procurement, supply chain, or ERP systems such as SAP or Ariba.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a production, program, or commodity buyer, including sourcing, supplier onboarding, or program purchasing.
• Knowledge of end-to-end sourcing and purchasing processes, including cost studies, supplier cost analysis, or business case development.
• Experience with tools such as Ariba, Sourcing Workplan Tool (SWT), Power BI, or Qlik Sense.
• Broader Supply Chain experience across Supplier Technical Assistance, Materials Planning & Logistics, Product Development, Finance, or related Purchasing functions.

Responsibilities

• Develop communications for system launches, enhancements, and ongoing operations.
• Manage global audiences, distribution lists, and user communication channels.
• Prepare leadership updates, program status, risks, and reporting.
• Support broader engagement activities, including newsletters, podcasts, and campaigns.
• Develop training, job aids, and reference materials with subject matter experts.
• Deliver virtual and in-person training for buyers and global supply chain users.
• Validate readiness, track completion, and use support trends to address adoption barriers.
• Translate purchasing and system processes into clear, user-focused guidance.
• Apply purchasing and sourcing knowledge to system releases, business process changes, and user enablement.
• Partner with Supply Chain, Purchasing, Finance, and IT to align systems with business requirements.
• Support enablement for sourcing, supplier onboarding, purchase orders, and related purchasing processes.
• Identify opportunities to simplify workflows through digital tools, automation, and AI.
• Align cross-functional teams on launch timing, communications, training, and documentation.
• Ensure system changes are reflected in purchasing policies, procedures, and user materials.
• Represent the workstream in governance, readiness reviews, and stakeholder forums.
• Support additional programs and priorities as business needs evolve.

Benefits

• 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 Year’s Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level