This Manager MP&L; - AI and Digital Transformation role will play a strategic and transformational leadership role responsible for pioneering the next gen capabilities identifying opportunities to improve Planning, Material Fulfilment, Logistics, Material flow & inventory pillars through innovative thinking, intelligent automation and scalable AI solutions that deliver measurable business value.
The candidate will bridge the gap between complex supply chain operations and advanced technology, transforming real-time data into predictive, self-healing, and highly optimized material planning and logistics networks.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities
• Develop and execute the AI and Innovation roadmap for MP&L; department aligned with enterprise objectives.
• Identify, evaluate and implement high-impact projects where AI/ML, Generative AI, Computer Vision, IoT, and Digital Twins can optimize inventory levels, Improve BOM Health, reduce freight costs, mitigate supplier risks, and streamline material handling and improving operational performance.




• Establish metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate the business value, ROI, and operational efficiency gains of deployed AI solutions.
• Champion innovation by evaluating emerging technologies, piloting new concepts, and scaling successful solutions across the organization.
• Develop predictive and prescriptive analytics for demand forecasting, inventory optimization, material shortage prediction, supplier risk management, and logistics optimization.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Purchasing, PD, Manufacturing, Quality, Finance IT, GDIA and external partners to deliver cutting-edge and scalable solutions.
• Drive utilizing the governance forums to monitor innovation initiatives and AI solutions, track business benefits and drive continuous improvement.
• Foster an innovation culture by promoting idea generation, facilitating innovation workshops, sharing best practices, and building AI and digital capabilit

📌 Manager MP&L (Chennai)
🏢 Ford Motor
📍 Chennai