> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2979746-global-business-planning-lead-interior-systems-raw-materials](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2979746-global-business-planning-lead-interior-systems-raw-materials). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Global Business Planning Lead - Interior Systems & Raw Materials - **Company:** Ford Motor Company - **Location:** Dearborn, MI, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $74,300.0 - $124,500.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Windows, Business Systems, Collaborative Software, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft SharePoint, Data Management - **Published:** September 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/usc91ce010e7d12ca75ddaf87153afe426/eaa ## About the Role You'll have... Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Engineering, or a related field of study 3-5+ years of relevant experience in Purchasing, Supply Chain, business operations, project management, or a related field. Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and business operations tools, including SharePoint, PowerPoint, Excel, and Teams Even better, you may have... MBA preferred Experience with enterprise business systems is a plus Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, global, and collaborative environment. Strong organization, project management, planning, and follow-through, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Ability to translate strategic direction into clear actions, governance, reporting, and consistent execution. Strong emotional intelligence, relationship-building skills, and organizational awareness across global and cross-functional teams. Resourceful, detail-oriented, and comfortable recommending solutions when information or direction is ambiguous. Strategic and growth mindset with a willingness to challenge existing processes and champion change. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to simplify complex information for leadership and broader audiences. Understanding of business operations, supply chain, procurement, sourcing, or related business processes. Strong problem-solving, analytical, and data-management capabilities. ## Description Global Business Planning Lead - Interior Systems & Raw Materials 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. In this position... The Global Business Planning Lead serves as a key business partner to the Interior Systems & Raw Materials leadership team, helping translate organizational priorities into coordinated action, measurable results, and continuous improvement across the global organization. Responsibilities: What you'll do... Support delivery of Ford+ and Supply Chain transformation priorities across Interior Systems & Raw Materials, with a focus on operational excellence, simplification, and collaboration. Support the Global Business Manager with the organization's operating rhythm, strategic planning, business reviews, executive communications, and cross-functional priorities. Lead cross-functional projects and business initiatives from planning through execution, ensuring alignment on objectives, timelines, stakeholders, and deliverables Coordinate strategic priorities and serve as a liaison among Purchasing leadership, the Supply Chain Strategy Office, Product Development, regional teams, and other key stakeholders. Lead governance for business performance reviews, including sourcing, cost, supplier, quality, delivery, and operational objectives. Monitor and report critical business risks, including supplier financial health, non-renewals, stop ships, contract expirations, commercial disputes, and other emerging issues. Develop concise leadership reporting that highlights high-priority issues, mitigation actions, risks, opportunities, owners, and required escalations. Drive process simplification by centralizing information, reducing redundant work, and maintaining SharePoint and other collaboration tools as reliable one-stop resources. Champion special projects such as sustainability, supplier and buyer data management, warranty reporting, systems initiatives, and other organizational priorities. Develop and maintain KPI reporting and executive summaries for sourcing, cost, supplier, and operational objectives; facilitate periodic reviews of risks, opportunities, and action plans. Support Supply Chain policy and procedure deployment by improving awareness and adoption of required processes, templates, tools, and best practices. Proactively identify barriers to business progress, recommend practical solutions, and help teams navigate systems and process issues. Coordinate change management, communications, training deployment, benchmarking, and knowledge-sharing activities for new tools, processes, and initiatives. Maintain organization charts, distribution lists, team contacts, and other core business-operating information. Champion continuous improvement that eliminates non-value-added work, improves employee experience, and strengthens innovation, engagement, and organizational effectiveness. 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