Ford Motor Company · 1 hour ago
MP&L Inventory Strategy Mgr, Business Program Manager
Dearborn, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$113K/yr - $213K/yrFord Motor Company is seeking an MP&L Inventory Strategy Manager to lead the optimization of inventory across the organization. This high-visibility role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop strategies that enhance operational efficiency and improve customer delivery.
AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesManufacturingTransportation
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead the development and continuous improvement of the inventory policy and guidelines, ensuring alignment with business strategy, service level targets, and financial objectives
Define and standardize inventory KPIs across the company footprint, including target setting, governance, and clear ownership for performance tracking
Design and implement a robust inventory monitoring structure, enabling visibility, consistency, and timely decision-making across regions, sites, or business units
Develop and enhance analytical tools, models, and dashboards to optimize inventory levels, balancing customer service, working capital, and operational efficiency
Partner with Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, and Commercial teams to translate strategic inventory principles into actionable plans and execution
Identify inventory risks and opportunities, and proactively recommend actions to improve inventory health, turnover, and obsolescence management
Support scenario analysis and trade-off evaluations (service vs. inventory vs. cost) to guide strategic and tactical decisions
Drive best practices, standardization, and continuous improvement in inventory management processes across the organization
Qualification
Required
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 developing or using analytical tools, models, or dashboards to optimize inventory levels (e.g., Excel, Power BI, SQL, Python, or planning systems). Adaptability and flexibility in a fast-paced, changing environment
Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team
Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Strong background in inventory policy design, including service level definitions, safety stock logic, and segmentation strategies
Proven experience leading, coaching, or developing team members, either through direct people management or functional leadership in matrix organizations
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.
Company
Ford Motor Company
We don't just make history -- we make the future.
Founded in 1903
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$16.23BKey Investors
US Department of EnergySoros Fund Management
2025-07-29Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-08-17Post Ipo Debt· $4B
2023-06-22Debt Financing· $9.2B
Leadership Team
James Farley
Chief Executive Officer
Efrat Barit
COO
Recent News
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