Senior Manager, MP&L Strategy and Planning

Ford Motor Company

Lead critical transformation initiatives for Ford's global Material Planning & Logistics operations. Oversee deployment and change management related to SAP S4 Hana conversion.

Posted 6/12/2026full-timeDearborn • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $141,700 - $268,300 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the comprehensive deployment and change management efforts for the global conversion of Ford's mainframe MRP system (CMMS) to SAP S4 Hana.
Collaborate with IT, business stakeholders, and implementation partners to define, design, and implement optimized MP&L processes within the S4 Hana environment.
Oversee process documentation, gap analysis, solution design, testing, training material development, and end-user training delivery.
Manage go-live activities, hypercare support, and post-implementation optimization to ensure successful system adoption and realization of business benefits.
Conduct in-depth analysis of current MP&L business processes, identifying inefficiencies, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
Design and implement future-state processes that align with SAP best practices and leverage new technological capabilities.
Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of new processes and systems.
Champion continuous improvement methodologies to drive ongoing operational excellence.
Develop and execute robust change management strategies to ensure smooth adoption of new systems and processes by end-users.
Engage and influence diverse stakeholders across various functions (Manufacturing, Purchasing, IT, Finance, Plant Operations) and global regions.
Facilitate workshops, presentations, and communication plans to build understanding, generate buy-in, and manage resistance.
Lead a team of business analysts or process specialists, providing guidance, mentorship, and support.
Act as a subject matter expert, sharing knowledge and best practices within the MP&L and IT communities.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Education: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
Experience: 10+ years of progressive experience in Material Planning & Logistics, Supply Chain Operations, or IT business process transformation.
5+ years of hands-on experience leading and deploying large-scale SAP implementations, specifically with SAP S4 Hana and SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM).
Travel up to 45% during launch phases
Demonstrated experience with legacy system migrations or conversions, ideally from mainframe MRP systems to modern ERP platforms.
Proven expertise in business process re-engineering, optimization, and standardization within a complex global manufacturing environment.
Background in change management principles and methodologies
Project management experience with a track record of delivering complex projects on time and within scope.
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex business requirements into technical solutions.
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, capable of influencing and collaborating effectively with all levels of the organization, from shop floor to executive leadership.
Strong leadership capabilities with the ability to drive consensus and manage diverse stakeholder expectations.
Strategic thinker with the ability to connect detailed process changes to broader business objectives and outcomes.
Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies.
Demonstrated experience working in an automotive manufacturing environment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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.

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Hard Skills & Tools

SAP S4 HanaSAP Extended Warehouse Managementbusiness process re-engineeringchange managementproject managementgap analysissolution designprocess documentationKPI establishmentMP&L optimization

Soft Skills

analytical skillsproblem-solving skillscommunication skillspresentation skillsinterpersonal skillsleadership capabilitiesinfluencing skillscollaboration skillsstrategic thinkingmentorship