Ford Racing Powertrain Business Manager

Ford • Allen Park, MI

5d • $115,500 - $218,100 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Ford Racing Powertrain Business Manager supports Powertrain Motorsport Operations through financial oversight, procurement improvements, cost management, and ensuring program requirements are met. The role develops structures and processes for these activities, including integration and implementation of an ERP system.

The Business Manager leads a team responsible for procurement, account reconciliation, materials planning and logistics (MP&L), and process integration into the ERP implementation. The role's effectiveness is measured by how well program requirements are captured and executed. Its work directly affects powertrain development, testing, and race operations, and requires strong communication, professionalism, and collaboration.

This is a hybrid position requiring at least four days per week onsite in Allen Park, Michigan. The position is leadership level 6, with a stated salary range of $115,500–$218,100. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Procurement, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management, Finance, or Accounting.
• 3 to 7+ years of progressive experience in procurement, technical buying, or supply chain specialization.
• Demonstrated proficiency in forecasting, scheduling, supplier performance, and ensuring timely material availability based on the Bill of Materials.
• Prior consultancy work developing or adapting processes based on customer requirements.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to lead and facilitate discussions among cross-functional teams.
• Experience with ERP/MRP inventory control.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States; employment eligibility verification is required at hire.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in supply chain management or an MBA in Operations Research.
• Demonstrated success in motorsports, business aviation, or a high-performance racing environment.
• LSS Green Belt or Black Belt.
• Experience owning and operating a business or business operations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Process-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Manage the SBU's operational budget, track P&L performance, and analyze financial variations to optimize profitability.
• Streamline day-to-day business functions, including inventory management, local procurement processes, and administrative workflows.
• Represent Powertrain's financial and operational interests at the overall Racing level and ensure alignment with corporate strategies.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with internal controls, corporate policies, and statutory regulations.
• Analyze, document, and map existing SBU workflows so ERP architecture meets local business needs without disrupting critical logic.
• Act as the local Project Manager and Super User for the SBU during ERP deployment, data migration, and testing.
• Partner with IT architects, external integration vendors, and functional team leads to resolve system gaps and manage dependencies.
• Develop Powertrain-specific training materials and conduct hands-on training to support software adoption.
• Lead a team responsible for procurement, account reconciliation, materials planning and logistics, and process integration into the ERP implementation.
• Maintain financial oversight, streamline procurement to reduce program schedule risk, manage costs, and ensure program requirements are met.

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Paid parental leave and new-parent ramp-up programs.
• Subsidized backup childcare.
• Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement and fertility treatments.
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members, and management leases.
• Tuition assistance.
• Employee resource groups.
• Paid time off for individual and team community service.
• Vacation time, sick/personal time, and paid holidays, including between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day.

What This Job Offers

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