Ford Motor Company

Senior Manager- Intelligent Inventory

Ford Motor Company • $141K — $268K *
Dearborn, MI 48126In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
1 month ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field; Master's preferred
  • 10+ years in supply chain, warehouse operations, or manufacturing logistics
  • Proven track record leading large-scale SAP EWM implementations
  • Experience deploying RFID or advanced labeling solutions in manufacturing or logistics
  • Strong understanding of supply chain processes and plant operations
  • Excellent communication skills for stakeholder collaboration.

Responsibilities

  • Lead global SAP EWM deployment across manufacturing and distribution facilities
  • Standardize global warehouse and inventory processes
  • Design, test, and deploy scalable solutions with IT and operations partners
  • Drive automation and advanced warehouse capabilities
  • Implement global intelligent inventory strategy using GTL and RFID technologies
  • Ensure real-time inventory visibility from supplier to line-side
  • Manage cross-functional global programs involving multiple departments.

Benefits

  • Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
  • Flexible family care days and paid parental leave
  • Family building benefits including adoption and fertility treatments
  • Vehicle discount program for employees and family members
  • Tuition assistance
  • Established and active employee resource groups
  • Paid time off for community service
  • Generous paid holidays including the week between Christmas and New Year.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Responsibilities

What you'll do...

Ford Motor Company is seeking a Senior Intelligent Inventory Manager to lead the global transformation of inventory management capabilities across all manufacturing plants and supply networks. This role will drive the end-to-end deployment of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) and scale intelligent labeling solutions (GTL & RFID) across Ford's global supply base.

This leader will be responsible for modernizing inventory visibility, enabling real-time traceability, and delivering a digitally connected supply chain aligned with Ford's digital and smart manufacturing strategy. Required Travel: Up to 50-75% of time flexibility for travel based on project execution status.

Key Responsibilities:

Global EWM Deployment Leadership
  • Lead the enterprise-wide rollout of SAP EWM across all Ford manufacturing and distribution facilities
  • Define and standardize global warehouse and inventory processes, including inbound, outbound, staging, and line-side delivery
  • Partner with IT, plant operations, and external integrators to design, test, and deploy scalable solutions
  • Drive adoption of automation, robotics, and advanced warehouse execution capabilities integrated with EWM

Intelligent Inventory & Traceability Strategy
  • Develop and implement a global intelligent inventory strategy leveraging GTL (Global Transport Label) and RFID technologies
  • Lead deployment of RFID-enabled tracking and GTL standardization across suppliers, logistics partners, and plants
  • Enable real-time inventory visibility and traceability from supplier to line-side
  • Establish standards for data accuracy, label compliance, and serialization

Global Supply Base Enablement
  • Partner with procurement and supplier development teams to deploy GTL & RFID across the global supplier network
  • Build supplier onboarding frameworks, training, and compliance mechanisms
  • Drive alignment with industry standards (e.g., AIAG, ISO) for labeling and traceability
  • Monitor supplier performance and ensure adherence to labeling and digital tracking requirements

Digital Transformation & Analytics
  • Leverage advanced analytics, IoT, and digital twins to optimize inventory flows and reduce waste
  • Establish KPIs and dashboards for inventory accuracy, turns, dwell time, and line stoppage reduction
  • Identify and implement AI/ML-driven inventory optimization opportunities

Program & Stakeholder Management
  • Lead cross-functional global programs involving Manufacturing, IT, Supply Chain, Purchasing, and Logistics
  • Manage multi-region teams and external partners to deliver on-time, on-budget implementations
  • Provide executive-level reporting on program status, risks, and value realization

Transformation & Continuous Improvement
  • Digital Roadmap: Lead the transition from manual/spreadsheet-based processes to automated, system-driven workflows.
  • Change Management: Act as the primary champion for organizational change, helping the workforce adapt to new technologies, processes, and performance expectations.
  • Lean Culture: Deploy Lean and Six Sigma tools to eliminate non-value-added steps in order processing, significantly reducing the administrative lead time of the fulfillment cycle.


Qualifications

You'll have...
  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field (Master's preferred)
  • 10+ years of experience in supply chain, warehouse operations, or manufacturing logistics
  • Proven track record leading large-scale SAP EWM implementations (multiple plants or regions)
  • Experience deploying RFID or advanced labeling solutions in manufacturing or logistics environments
  • Strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes and plant operations
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.


Even better, you may have...
  • Experience in automotive or high-volume manufacturing environments
  • Knowledge of GTL (Global Transport Label), AIAG standards, and global traceability frameworks
  • Familiarity with Industry 4.0, IoT integrations, and warehouse automation technologies
  • PMP, APICS, or equivalent certifications


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 of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
  • 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.


This position is leadership level 5 and ranges from $141,700-$268,300.

Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/LL5

Visa sponsorship is available for this position.

This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid #LI-RC3

About Ford Motor Company

Ford Motor Company manufactures or distributes automobiles in addition to offering financial services. The company sells to dealerships for retail sales, and for sale to fleet customers, including commercial fleet customers, daily rental car companies, and governments. Ford’s vehicle portfolio includes automobiles, buses, tractors, and trucks. Retail financing includes retail installment sale contracts for new and used vehicles, and direct financing leases for new vehicles to retail customers, government entities, daily rental car companies, and fleet customers. Finance receivables in the non-consumer portfolio include products offered to automotive dealers. Ford’s environmental initiatives include compressed natural gas, flexible fuel vehicles, electric drive vehicles, Hydrogen, PC power management, and so on. Ford Motor Company was founded by Henry Ford in 1903 and is headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan.

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Join the dynamic team at Ford Motor Company, a global leader in automotive innovation and manufacturing. At Ford, we are committed to driving human progress by providing outstanding vehicles and mobility solutions. This is an exciting time to become part of our inclusive team, where job opportunities abound and growth is not just a possibility, but a promise.

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At Ford Motor Company, you will collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry. Our professionals are at the forefront of automotive technology, leading projects that redefine transportation and sustainability. With a culture rooted in continuous improvement and respect for all, Ford offers a workplace where leadership, diversity training, and innovation are part of everyday life.

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Engage in work that makes a difference. Ford Motor Company is pioneering developments in electrification, autonomous vehicles, and smart mobility solutions. Our team of over 190,000 employees worldwide is dedicated to crafting experiences that improve the way the world moves.

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Working at Ford means more than just having a job; it means being part of a global family. Our culture promotes teamwork, integrity, and respect—values that underpin everything we do. We believe in nurturing a diverse and inclusive environment where every employee can thrive.

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Learn more about Ford Motor Company
Size
183,000 employees
Market Cap
$44.8 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
-$1.2 billion
Founded
1903
5 Year Trend
-2.1%
Revenue
$127.1 billion
NASDAQ
F
* Ladders Estimates

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