Business Process Specialist
- Job ID
- 63603
- Location
- Dearborn, Michigan
- Category
- Manufacturing
Overview
At Ford, you’ll work on ideas that matter, alongside passionate people who want to make a global impact. Together, we’re shaping the next era of transportation—grounded in purpose, driven by progress. Make your move.
- Job Type: Full time
- Work Type: Hybrid
In this position...
You will leverage your process design, analytical, and cross-functional collaboration skills to build and sustain a world-class S&OP Supply Review capability. In this role, you will be responsible for developing constraint management frameworks, scenario planning tools, and decision-ready deliverables that enable leadership to align supply response with market demand. You will also support transformation initiatives that bridge current-state manual processes to target-state system-enabled planning
What you'll do...
S&OP Process Design & Improvement:
Support the design and continuous improvement of the S&OP Supply Review process by building and maintaining constraint management frameworks, scenario planning tools, and decision templates under the direction of the S&OP process lead.
Technology Enablement:
Support the migration from current-state manual processes to Kinaxis Maestro by documenting process rules and decision logic, assisting with system configuration requirements, and validating that target-state tools reflect the approved process architecture.
Transformation Management Office (TMO) Support:
Coordinate cross-functional workstreams across Supply Planning, Demand Planning, Finance, and Commercial teams in support of broader supply chain transformation initiatives. Track milestones, maintain deliverable quality, and facilitate stakeholder communication on behalf of the transformation lead.
You’ll Have…
Bachelor's Degree – in Supply Chain, Operations, Data Analytics or Industrial Engineering
3 or more years of relevant experience (coop/internship experience will be considered)
Demonstrated experience working with Advanced Planning Systems (preferably Kinaxis)
Even Better if You Have…
Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Data Analytics or Industrial Engineering
Data Analysis & Presentation (leveraging Excel/Alteryx/Power BI or similar data management tool experience)
5 or more years of relevant experience in an automotive manufacturing environment
Prior tenure working in a Sales & Operating Plan (S&OP) environment
Process improvement/problem-solving skills
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.
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Support designed to go the distance.
From day one, Ford invests in you with medical benefits built to help you plan for what’s next. You’ll also get support for you and your family that meets you at every step, so you can move forward with confidence.
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Health and Wellness
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, mental health, and unique wellness perks keep you and your family supported every step of the way.
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Financial and Retirement Programs
Build a strong financial future with robust retirement contributions, savings programs, and free personalized financial planning tools.
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Flexible Vacation and Holidays
Enjoy your time away from work with generous vacation, holidays, and flexible family leave designed to help you balance life and work with ease.
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Vehicle Discount Program
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Family Growth and Support
Grow your family confidently with fertility, surrogacy, and adoption assistance, paid parental leave, and a supportive new-parent ramp-up program.
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Additional Programs
Enjoy unexpected extras like pet insurance, legal services, identity protection, and access to convenient health and wellness services.
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