Senior Manager- Intelligent Inventory

Ford Motor • Dearborn, MI

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Ford Motor Company is seeking a Senior Intelligent Inventory Manager to lead the global transformation of inventory management capabilities across all manufacturing plants and supply networks. This role will drive the end-to-end deployment of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) and scale intelligent labeling solutions (GTL & RFID) across Ford’s global supply base. This leader will be responsible for modernizing inventory visibility, enabling real-time traceability, and delivering a digitally connected supply chain aligned with Ford’s digital and smart manufacturing strategy.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field (Master’s preferred)
• 10+ years of experience in supply chain, warehouse operations, or manufacturing logistics
• Proven track record leading large-scale SAP EWM implementations (multiple plants or regions)
• Experience deploying RFID or advanced labeling solutions in manufacturing or logistics environments
• Strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes and plant operations
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in automotive or high-volume manufacturing environments
• Knowledge of GTL (Global Transport Label), AIAG standards, and global traceability frameworks
• Familiarity with Industry 4.0, IoT integrations, and warehouse automation technologies
• PMP, APICS, or equivalent certifications

Responsibilities

• Lead the enterprise-wide rollout of SAP EWM across all Ford manufacturing and distribution facilities
• Define and standardize global warehouse and inventory processes, including inbound, outbound, staging, and line-side delivery
• Partner with IT, plant operations, and external integrators to design, test, and deploy scalable solutions
• Drive adoption of automation, robotics, and advanced warehouse execution capabilities integrated with EWM
• Develop and implement a global intelligent inventory strategy leveraging GTL (Global Transport Label) and RFID technologies
• Lead deployment of RFID-enabled tracking and GTL standardization across suppliers, logistics partners, and plants
• Enable real-time inventory visibility and traceability from supplier to line-side
• Establish standards for data accuracy, label compliance, and serialization
• Partner with procurement and supplier development teams to deploy GTL & RFID across the global supplier network
• Build supplier onboarding frameworks, training, and compliance mechanisms
• Drive alignment with industry standards (e.g., AIAG, ISO) for labeling and traceability
• Monitor supplier performance and ensure adherence to labeling and digital tracking requirements
• Leverage advanced analytics, IoT, and digital twins to optimize inventory flows and reduce waste
• Establish KPIs and dashboards for inventory accuracy, turns, dwell time, and line stoppage reduction
• Identify and implement AI/ML-driven inventory optimization opportunities
• Lead cross-functional global programs involving Manufacturing, IT, Supply Chain, Purchasing, and Logistics
• Manage multi-region teams and external partners to deliver on-time, on-budget implementations
• Provide executive-level reporting on program status, risks, and value realization
• Lead the transition from manual/spreadsheet-based processes to automated, system-driven workflows.
• Act as the primary champion for organizational change, helping the workforce adapt to new technologies, processes, and performance expectations.
• Deploy Lean and Six Sigma tools to eliminate non-value-added steps in order processing, significantly reducing the administrative lead time of the fulfillment cycle.

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: Manager