MP&L Strategy and Planning Senior Manager

Ford Motor • Dearborn, MI

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll 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. We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic MP&L Business Process Senior Manager to lead critical transformation initiatives across Ford's global Material Planning & Logistics operations. This role is responsible for the deployment and comprehensive change management associated with the conversion of Ford's 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, 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 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 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).
• 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree preferred.
• Demonstrated experience working in an automotive manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

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: Senior