Global Planning Lead, Interior Systems & Materials

Ford Motor Company; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Back-up child care

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Vehicle discount program

Job summary

Ford Motor Company is seeking a Global Business Planning Lead to partner with Interior Systems & Raw Materials leadership, translating priorities into coordinated actions and measurable results. The role emphasizes operational excellence, governance, and data-driven reporting across a global organization.

The position supports transformational priorities, manages cross-functional initiatives, and drives continuous improvement through strategic planning, reporting, and stakeholder alignment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of Ford+ and Supply Chain transformation priorities across Interior Systems & Raw Materials.
• Support the Global Business Manager with operating rhythm, strategic planning, business reviews, executive communications, and cross-functional priorities.
• Lead cross-functional projects and business initiatives from planning through execution; align objectives, timelines, stakeholders, and deliverables.
• Coordinate priorities and act as liaison among Purchasing leadership, Supply Chain Strategy Office, Product Development, regional teams, and other stakeholders.
• Lead governance for business performance reviews covering sourcing, cost, supplier, quality, delivery, and objectives.
• Monitor and report risks including supplier health, non-renewals, stop ships, contract expirations, disputes.
• Develop leadership reporting highlighting issues, risks, actions, owners, and escalations.
• Drive process simplification by centralizing information and maintaining SharePoint and collaboration tools.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Engineering, or a related field

Tools

SharePoint

PowerPoint

Excel

Teams

Microsoft 365

Job description

Ford Motor Company is seeking a Global Business Planning Lead to partner with Interior Systems & Raw Materials leadership, translating priorities into coordinated actions and measurable results. The role emphasizes operational excellence, governance, and data-driven reporting across a global organization.

The position supports transformational priorities, manages cross-functional initiatives, and drives continuous improvement through strategic planning, reporting, and stakeholder alignment.