MP&L Strategy and Planning Analyst

Ford • Dearborn, MI

21h • Onsite

About The Position

Ford is undergoing a significant digital transformation of its global supply chain and manufacturing operations. We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented MP&L Business Process Analyst to support critical initiatives that will modernize our Material Planning & Logistics (MP&L) capabilities. This role will contribute to the deployment of SAP S4 Hana, SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM), and cutting-edge Intelligent Inventory technologies across our global enterprise. The successful candidate will be instrumental in analyzing, documenting, and optimizing our MP&L processes, assisting with the transition from legacy systems, and supporting the adoption of new, advanced solutions to enhance efficiency, visibility, and accuracy across our global supply network.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in Material Planning & Logistics, Supply Chain Operations, or IT business process transformation.
• 1+ years of hands-on experience participating in or supporting SAP implementations, specifically with SAP S4 Hana and/or SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM).
• Experience with legacy system migrations or conversions, or data analysis related to such projects.
• Experience in business process analysis, documentation, and optimization within a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with change management principles and methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate business requirements into functional specifications or process documentation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of collaborating effectively with various levels of the organization.
• Detail-oriented with a strong ability to organize and document information.
• Ability to understand and connect detailed process changes to broader business objectives.
• Proficiency in relevant tools (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, process mapping tools, project tracking tools).

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to intelligent inventory technologies such as RFID, labeling, or other supply chain digitization initiatives is a plus.
• Experience supporting project activities, documentation, and tracking.

Responsibilities

• SAP S4 Hana Conversion Support
• SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) Deployment Assistance
• Intelligent Inventory Initiative - Global Transportation Label & RFID Technology Contribution
• Business Process Analysis & Optimization
• Change Management & Stakeholder Support
• Knowledge Sharing

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level