Powertrain Business Manager

Ford Motor Company

. Manage the SBU’s operational budget, track P&L performance, and analyze financial variations to optimize profitability.

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeAllen Park • Michigan • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $115,500 - $218,100 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing operational budgets, optimizing profitability, and ensuring compliance with internal controls and regulations. Proficient in ERP/MRP inventory control and capable of leading cross-functional teams through process improvements and training initiatives.

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Operational Budget ManagementERP/MRP Inventory ControlProcurement Process OptimizationCross-Functional Team LeadershipCompliance Monitoring

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Hard Skills

Financial AnalysisForecastingSchedulingSupplier Performance ManagementWorkflow DocumentationData MigrationProcess MappingTraining Development

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationFacilitation Skills

Tools & Technologies

ERP SystemsMRP Systems

Industry Keywords

Supply Chain ManagementLogisticsProcurementIndustrial EngineeringBusiness AdministrationOperations ManagementFinanceAccounting

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the SBU’s operational budget, track P&L performance, and analyze financial variations to optimize profitability.
Streamline day-to-day business functions, including inventory management, local procurement processes, and administrative workflows.
Represent Powertrain’s financial and operational interests at the overall Racing level and ensure alignment with corporate strategies.
Monitor and ensure compliance with internal controls, corporate policies, and statutory regulations.
Analyze, document, and map existing SBU workflows so ERP architecture meets local business needs without disrupting critical logic.
Act as local Project Manager and “Super User” during ERP deployment, data migration, and testing.
Partner with IT architects, external integration vendors, and functional team leads to resolve system gaps and manage dependencies.
Develop Powertrain-specific training materials and conduct hands-on training for local staff.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Procurement, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management, Finance, or Accounting.
3 to 7+ years of progressive experience in procurement, technical buyer or supply chain specialist with demonstrated proficiency in forecasting, scheduling, supplier performance and ensuring the timely availability of materials based on the Bill of Materials.
Prior work in consultancy to develop or adapt new processes-based customer requirements.
Excellent communication skills, ability to lead and facilitate discussions amongst cross-functional teams.
Experience with ERP/MRP inventory control.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; employment eligibility verification is required at hire.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
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.
Generous vacation time, sick/personal time, and paid holidays, including between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day.