Ford Racing Parts Planning Analyst

Ford Motor•Dearborn, MI

5d•$65,100 - $166,200•Hybrid

About The Position

Help shape the future of Ford Customization and Ford Racing Parts by identifying new opportunities, influencing product strategy, and bringing performance and customization products to life. The Product Planning Analyst works with Engineering, Marketing, Finance, Purchasing, and aftermarket partners to evaluate technologies, build business cases, and guide product decisions for Ford Racing Parts. Products may include crate engines, superchargers, suspension systems, and emerging electrification technologies. The role combines automotive performance interests with strategic thinking and business leadership. It supports product planning from opportunity identification and business case development through cross-functional evaluations, program planning, risk management, and business performance monitoring. The position is hybrid, with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Finance, Marketing, or a related field, or equivalent relevant work experience.
Experience in product planning and product strategy.
Ability to identify product opportunities using customer insights, competitive analysis, and market trends.
Experience analyzing product portfolios and sales performance to support revenue and profitability objectives.
Experience developing business cases, including revenue forecasts, pricing, cost estimates, profitability, and investment requirements.
Ability to lead cross-functional teams through cost, feasibility, and timing evaluations.
Experience managing product planning deliverables, project milestones, and transitions between teams.
Ability to identify and resolve risks related to cost, timing, quality, feasibility, and supplier capacity.
Strong communication and presentation skills, including presenting proposals, financial recommendations, and program updates to leadership.
Ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams, suppliers, and global business partners.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and project management tools.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

General understanding of one or more vehicle systems, such as ICE powertrain, hybrid or EV systems, chassis and suspension, interior and exterior components, or electrical and software systems.
Familiarity with automotive performance parts, vehicle customization, customer preferences, competitive products, and industry trends.
Experience with business case development, financial modeling, demand forecasting, pricing, and profitability analysis.
Experience developing new products, managing multiple projects, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Familiarity with Ford's Global Product Development System (GPDS) or similar automotive development processes.
Self-motivated, proactive, commercially minded, and enthusiastic about automotive performance and customization.
Sufficient technical understanding to recognize customer needs, identify aftermarket opportunities, and develop financially sound product proposals; deep engineering expertise across all vehicle systems is not required.

Responsibilities

Identify Ford Racing Parts product opportunities using customer insights, competitive benchmarking, aftermarket trends, and vehicle technology developments.
Develop and manage business cases, including revenue forecasts, pricing, cost analysis, profitability, and investment requirements, to support new product approvals.
Lead Cost, Feasibility & Timing (CFT) evaluations with Engineering, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Finance, Quality, and external suppliers.
Manage planning deliverables, Product Change Requests (PCR), Bill of Material (BOM) documentation, and project milestone requirements.
Support successful transitions from Planning to Program Management.
Proactively identify and resolve business case and project challenges related to cost, timing, feasibility, quality, and supplier capacity.
Support revenue, profitability, and budget objectives through product portfolio analysis, sales performance monitoring, and continuous improvement opportunities.
Present product proposals, financial recommendations, and program updates to management.
Collaborate with internal organizations, suppliers, and global business partners.