We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?

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.

**In this position... **

Join the CMMS Transformation! Play a key role in Material Planning & Logistics’ transformational journey from our legacy MRP platform CMMS to the SAP S4/HANA Material Management Platform. As an MMP Strategy Analyst on the MMP Project, you will help define the future state system that drives our production material planning & management. MMP – Materials Management Platform is the SAP S4/HANA solution procured by Ford Motor Company to replace CMMS3. The MMP Project Covers MP&L Business areas – Pre-Production Management, Production Planning, Production Execution, Inbound Logistics, Inventory Planning, Parts Follow up, Release, Receiving, Shipping, Warehousing, etc.

As an MMP Strategy Analyst, you will work on a dynamic, cross functional team comprised of IT, MP&L Business, System Integrator Partners, and Business Integrator partners to deliver a MRP solution that enables stream-lined business processes, key process efficiencies, and enhanced technology.

What you'll do...

Work within designated Business areas in MMP implementation.
Work closely with cross functional team (Ford business teams, MMP Business, Ford MMP IT, Accenture (IT Partner), Infosys (Business Partner)) to layout existing business practices and understand future state functionality and capabilities within MMP on the SAP S4/Hana platform.
Define future MP&L business processes and design the MMP functional solution to ensure workable (enhanced, wherever possible) and industry-best solutions are defined for sustainable business.
Make and own the decisions and approve/disapprove proposed solutions.
Work with cross functional team to ensure workable and industry-best design decisions are made. Support requirement gathering across integrations with other systems both upstream and downstream from Material Requirements Planning
Review end to end business scenarios, devise UAT test cases, perform tests and validate test results – with the support of the team
Communicate to the business teams on project status, changes and drive the changes.
Work as a team to launch MMP in the plant, provide launch and post-launch support – onsite/offsite.
Identify continuous improvements to MMP product through the development cycle
Identify and coordinate training needs for impacted business teams
Drive adoption of MMP on the SAP S4/Hana platform across the business teams
Coordinate testing scenarios, data requirements for testing, and cutover activities
Identify security/system access needs and business roles
Understand business reporting needs and support the establishment of data analytics to drive the business forward

**You'll have... **

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
Prior SAP experience
Breadth of material planning, production planning and inventory management functional experience and understanding of key business processes and supporting systems

Even better, you may have...

SAP MRP, MM, PPDS specific experience in an automotive/repetitive manufacturing environment
Strong supply chain, supplier performance and/or plant experience preferred
Prior Lean experience preferred.
Strong leadership behaviors, with a systemic process-oriented mindset
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication skills, ability to lead and facilitate discussions amongst cross-functional teams
Strong CMMS3 knowledge

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.

This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week.

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