Ford Racing Parts Chassis Planning Analyst

Ford Racing Parts Chassis Planning Analyst 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.

Ford Racing Parts is looking for a motivated and business-minded Chassis Planning Analyst to help shape the next generation of performance chassis, suspension, brake, and wheel products for Ford enthusiasts.

This role sits at the intersection of product strategy, business planning, engineering feasibility, supplier engagement, and financial analysis
. The Chassis Planning Analyst will help turn enthusiast-focused ideas into profitable, executable Ford Racing Parts programs that strengthen Ford’s performance credibility and grow the Ford Customization business.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who is passionate about performance vehicles, understands the aftermarket customer, and enjoys building the business case behind products that make Ford vehicles more capable, more personalized, and more exciting to own.

As the Ford Racing Parts Chassis Planning Analyst
, you will support the development and execution of new chassis and wheel product opportunities across the Ford Racing Parts portfolio.

• Develop business cases to support new Ford Racing Parts chassis, suspension, brake, and wheel programs.
• Analyze revenue, profit, cost, volume, investment, timing, and market opportunity to determine program viability.
• Evaluate supplier quotes, engineering assumptions, manufacturing costs, competitive benchmarks, and customer demand to support informed product decisions.
• Help identify the right product opportunities that align with Ford Racing Parts’ strategy, brand positioning, and financial objectives.

• Lead cross-functional Cost, Feasibility & Timing evaluations with Engineering, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Quality, Finance, and other key partners.
• Support milestone deliverables within the Ford Racing Parts Product Change Request system.
• Manage Vehicle Personalization project requests, business cases, BOM worksheets, reporting requirements, and planning documentation.
• Drive alignment across internal teams to ensure product concepts are feasible, profitable, and executable.

• Identify and help resolve business case and program issues related to cost, weight, feasibility, timing, quality, capacity, and profitability.
• Provide clear planning direction to help move projects from early concept through approval.
• Ensure a smooth transition from Planning to Program Management at project handoff.
• Support disciplined project governance while maintaining the speed and flexibility needed to compete in the performance aftermarket.

• Support key business objectives, including revenue growth, profit performance, budget adherence, and portfolio expansion.
• Prepare analysis and recommendations for leadership reviews and decision-making forums.
• Interface with Senior Management, Purchasing, Finance, Market Areas, Global Regions, and external suppliers.
• Help Ford Racing Parts identify where to play, how to win, and which products will best serve Ford’s most passionate customers.

This role is more than traditional planning. It is an opportunity to influence the future of Ford Racing Parts’ chassis and wheel portfolio by helping define the products enthusiasts want most.

The successful candidate will help bring performance-minded products to market that improve stance, handling, capability, appearance, and enthusiast connection across Ford vehicles. From early product ideas to approved business cases, this role helps decide which opportunities become real Ford Racing Parts programs.

You will work closely with passionate cross-functional teams and have visibility to strategic decisions that directly impact Ford Racing Parts growth, brand strength, and customer excitement.

The ideal candidate is a strong…