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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. What will you make today?

As part of our Manufacturing team, you’ll help support 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 supporting great products people use and love.

In this position...

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Planning and Business Program Manager to serve as a critical liaison and strategic partner between our Planning business teams and our IT organizaiton, focusing on Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) and Sales & Operations Execution (S&OE). In this pivotal role, the person will not only be the go-to expert for translating complex business requirements into technical specifications and guiding the IT development process but also a key leader fostering collaboration across functions in our global, matrixed structure. More specifically, you will be tasked with leveraging our Advanced Planning System to improve MP&L Planning process. A successful candiate will be able to validate solutions, ensure successful deployment and adoption of new planning capabilities across the enterprise, lead a team of Business IT Analysts, and drive innovation by staying abreast of the latest planning technologies.

At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career and help us define tomorrow’s transportation.

What you'll do...

+ Design and implement intelligent automations (Coding & Configuration) in Maestro based MP&L applications.

+ Implement “Supply AI” & “Demand AI” to improve planning and execution capabilities.

+ Improve end-to-end value stream across applications.

+ Work with business teams to align to specific needs and propose business process improvements.

+ Implement Diagnostics and KPIs for measuring performance against targets.

+ Reduce part availability issues by improving buildability and production stability.

+ Implement demand driven planning and execution solutions.

+ Implement solution for Powertrain and Battery production planning.

+ **Business Needs Translation:** Deeply understand the business requirements for S&OP and S&OE processes within the automotive manufacturing and supply chain context.

+ **Requirements Definition & Communication:** Articulate business needs clearly and comprehensively to the IT development teams, acting as the primary functional expert.

+ **Solution Design & Approval:** Review and approve technical designs proposed by the IT team, ensuring they accurately reflect and effectively address the defined business requirements.

+ **Stakeholder Management & Demonstration:** Present and demonstrate proposed IT designs and developed solutions to key business users and leads across global teams, gathering feedback and securing necessary approvals.

+ **Testing & Validation Oversight:** Lead and manage a team of Business IT Analysts to rigorously test developed solutions using business data, verifying that all business requirements are met.

+ **Feedback & Iteration Management:** Provide clear, detailed feedback to IT teams on necessary corrections or improvements identified during testing, and facilitate their understanding of business needs.

+ **User Acceptance Testing (UAT) Facilitation:** Coordinate and support business users in conducting User Acceptance Testing, collecting feedback and communicating it effectively to the IT team for further refinement.

+ **Production Deployment:** Plan and coordinate the successful launch and deployment of approved functionalities and products into the production environment.

+ **User Training & Adoption:** Develop and deliver training materials and sessions to business users, ensuring they are proficient in utilizing new planning capabilities.

You'll have...

+ Bachelor's Degree

+ 5+ Years of Experience in Supply Chain & Logistics or Business Analystics and/or related fields

Even better, you may have...

+ Experience in the automotive industry or a complex manufacturing/supply chain environment.

+ Experience with specific S&OP/S&OE software (e.g., SAP IBP, Kinaxis, Blue Yonder, etc.).

+ Experience leading or managing a small team of technical analyst / experts.

+ Experience managing projects requiring confidentiality or NDAs.

+ Certification in Project Management (e.g., PMP), Business Analysis, or Supply Chain is a plus.

+ Experience with change management methodologies and user training program development.

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.

**For more information on salary and benefits, click here:** https://fordcareers.co/LL6NonHTHD (https://urldefense.com/v3/\_\_https:/fordcareers.co/LL6NonHTHD\_\_;!!N\_LtwI-RPugbI9wg0dJn!B5v\_3dC4TrkBVAk7cbE8Dd7rYJP8k8wbSfLhclKreZVTnmF7dGZg4X9d9OF4DXrmBo9RvF3l6CEh8UI$)

This position is a leadership salary grade LL6.

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 committed to a culturally diverse workforce. 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. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

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**Requisition ID** : 46382