Product Manager, Inbound

Ford; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ford Motor Company in Dearborn, MI, seeks a Product Manager for North America Inbound Logistics to shape the digital backbone of our supply chain. You will own roadmaps, define target architectures, and drive modern, integrated logistics platforms across plant, vendor, and enterprise systems.

You will lead agile delivery for YMS/TMS/EWM, ensure secure data exchanges, and partner with MP&L, carriers, and global tech teams to deliver resilient IT solutions and measurable logistics

Qualifications

• Experience leading logistics IT programs and coordinating across plant and enterprise systems.
• Strong background in supply chain technology and process improvement.
• Proven ability to define roadmaps and orchestrate platform integration.

Responsibilities

• Define multi-year North America Inbound Logistics technology roadmap aligned with plant priorities and enterprise goals.
• Own YMS, Inbound Logistics Service Layer, Premium Portal, DETC, and TMS, with data-flow and integration design.
• Lead cross-functional delivery teams through Agile/Scrum with clear epics and acceptance criteria.
• Manage vendor governance, SLAs, platform upgrades, and technical debt reduction.

Skills

Agile/Scrum

Cross-functional leadership

APIs

EDI

Data analysis

Stakeholder collaboration

Tools

YMS

TMS

EWM

ISDP

Rite-Hite dock management

Job description

We made history and now we work to transform the future - for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

Enterprise Technology plays a critical part in shaping the future of mobility. If you're looking for the chance to leverage advanced technology to redefine the transportation landscape, enhance the customer experience and improve people's lives, this is the opportunity for you. Join us and challenge your IT expertise and analytical skills to help create vehicles that are as smart as you are.

In this position...

The Product Manager - North America Inbound Logistics will leverage a robust background in operational leadership and supply chain technologies to guarantee uninterrupted material flow supporting high-volume manufacturing. Operating within the Enterprise Technology - Supply Chain & Compliance organization, you will lead continuous performance improvements across logistics, inventory management, and plant reception through advanced digital automation.

In this role, you will direct high-impact initiatives, including the deployment and enterprise integration of Yard Management Systems (YMS), centralized Material Management Platforms, and predictive inbound shipment tracking. You will define the scoping and technical integration strategies connecting enterprise platforms-including TMS, YMS, EWM, ISDP, Rite-Hite dock management, and Control Tower / Bid Board ecosystems-while systematically rationalizing and modernizing fragmented legacy application portfolios.

Additionally, you will shape the future state of in-plant automation by establishing architectural standards and adoption roadmaps for Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) and legacy infrastructure modernization. By cultivating collaborative partnerships across plant operations, MP&L, carrier networks, and global technology teams, you will deliver resilient, intelligent IT solutions that set a new benchmark for manufacturing logistics.

What you'll do...

Product Vision, Strategy & Roadmapping

Establish, communicate, and maintain a multi-year "Now, Near, Far" strategic product roadmap for North America Inbound Logistics technology, aligning application evolution with plant operational priorities and enterprise supply chain objectives. Define target-state architectures to systematically rationalize, modernize, and decommission fragmented legacy logistics applications across the regional portfolio. Spearhead the evaluation, pilot deployment, and scaling of emerging capabilities, including Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) and Agentic AI, to drive intelligent plant-floor decisioning and automated material movement. Establish quantifiable business KPIs and Objectives & Key Results (OKRs)-such as dock turn times, yard dwell time, inventory visibility accuracy, and demurrage reduction-to measure product value and return on investment.

Core Platform Ownership & Systems Integration

Serve as the dedicated Product Manager overseeing mission-critical logistics applications, including Yard Management Systems (YMS), Inbound Logistics Service Layer (ILSL), Premium Portal, Disputed Excess Transportation Cost (DETC), Transportation Management System (TMS). Define scope, data flows, and technical integration requirements connecting plant, vendor and enterprise platforms, and C-I-A ratings. Ensure tight alignment with Enterprise Architecture to guarantee secure, scalable, and resilient data exchanges (APIs, event streams, EDI) between shop-floor hardware, warehouse platforms, and enterprise ERPs.

Product Delivery & Agile Execution

Lead cross-functional software delivery teams (engineers, solution architects, UX designers, data analysts) through all phases of the product development lifecycle using Agile/Scrum best practices. Own, prioritize, and groom the product backlog; author precise epics, user stories, and acceptance criteria; and lead sprint planning, backlog refinement, and sprint reviews. Manage end-to-end product rollout plans, including System Integration Testing, cutover execution, pilot deployments, and hypercare support across North American manufacturing facilities. Oversee planned operational deployments and cutover windows, providing technical leadership during critical weekend go-lives or plant shutdown windows as required.

Vendor Management & Operational Governance

Collaborate with software vendors, third-party system integrators, and equipment partners (e.g., dock automation and AMR hardware vendors). Establish, monitor, and enforce Service Level Agreements (SLAs), software performance metrics, contract deliverables, and platform release cycles. Evaluate vendor feature release notes, plan platform upgrades/enhancements, and champion necessary architectural improvements to minimize technical debt. Complete SIT, Dynatrace alerting capabilities, and ServiceNow MTTA/MTTR requirements to re