**In this position... **
As a MP&L Analyst, A key focus of this position is driving transformation through structured change management, ensuring successful adoption of new processes, systems, and technologies across the organization. The ideal candidate will bring deep experience in the automotive sector, a strong understanding of tiered supplier networks, and the ability to lead through change in a fast-paced, global environment.
This role is ideal for a self-driven problem solver who thrives in ambiguity, enjoys breaking down complex business problems, excels at pulling together rigorous analytics and is motivated by measurable business impact. You will work closely with supply chain leadership and cross-functional partners to shape strategy, develop scalable solutions, and enable data-driven decision making that improves performance today while building the supply chain capabilities of the future.
What you'll do...
- Program Planning & Governance: Define scope, objectives, timelines, and resource needs for supply chain projects; align with quarterly gate reviews and steering committees.
- Cross-Functional Leadership: Lead teams including procurement, logistics, manufacturing, quality, and finance to deliver supply chain initiatives.
- Supplier & Customer Engagement: Facilitate supplier training, customer surveys, and symposiums to improve collaboration and performance.
- Cost & Schedule Management: Develop sourcing strategies, material ramp plans, and cost models; monitor budgets and schedules
- Process Improvement: Drive continuous improvement in supply chain operating models, governance, and decision frameworks
- Risk & Compliance: Manage supply chain risks, ensure compliance with sourcing policies, and support sustainability/responsible sourcing initiatives
- Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of integrated supply chain programs aligned with business goals, timelines, and budgets. Coordinate cross-functional teams across procurement, logistics, manufacturing, engineering, IT, and finance to ensure seamless program execution.
- Lead digital transformation efforts, including ERP enhancements, supply chain visibility tools, automation, and data analytics.
**You'll have... **
- Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
- Proven track record of leading process improvement initiatives and managing cross-functional projects.
- Experience with data analysis and reporting tools (e.g., Excel, Tableau, Power BI).
- Adaptability and flexibility in a fast-paced, changing environment.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
- Strong knowledge of supply chain principles, including S&OP, procurement, logistics, and inventory management.
Even better, you may have...
- Master's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field is a plus.
- Knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile)
- Strong understanding of MP&L systems (e.g., SAP S4 HANA, E2Open)
- Strong understanding of MP&L Processes including parts follow up processes.
- MP&L Plant Operations Experience
You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!
As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
- Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
- Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare 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.
This position is a salary grade 6 and ranges from $72,480-121,440.
This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $84,480-141,360.
This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $96,720-162,120.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSR
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status.
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