Manager Distribution Optimization- Universal Electric Vehicle

In this position

UEV Distribution Optimization is responsible for designing implementing and continuously improving the end-to-end Order-to-Cash (O2C) and Order-to-Delivery (O2D) lifecycles for Fords Universal Electric Vehicle Platform (UEV). This role acts as the primary operations liaison across Finance Marketing Manufacturing Operations and Planning to ensure operational efficiency financial accuracy and a seamless customer experience. The successful candidate will manage complex statistical models for incentive and marketing spend resolve operational bottlenecks and translate data into actionable strategies for senior leadership. By establishing structure and governance in a fast-paced environment this individual will support cross-functional alignment and optimize profitability throughout the vehicle delivery lifecycle.

What Youll Do

• End-to-End Process Ownership: Design implement and continuously optimize the Order-to-Cash (O2C) and Order-to-Delivery (O2D) processes for the UEV program to ensure operational efficiency financial accuracy and a seamless customer experience.
• Decision Modeling and Profit Optimization: Structure and maintain end-to-end models and decision frameworks using LP/MILP or similar techniques to link demand supply cost and pricing to optimize for Enterprise profitability. Example - tracking models for UEV incentive and marketing spend proactively analyzing data to optimize budget allocation
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Serve as a strategic liaison across key business unitsincluding Program Planning C&I Yield Management Marketing and Order Fulfillmentto ensure tight alignment and seamless execution of program objectives.
• Performance Reporting & Strategy: Facilitate regular cross-functional reviews leveraging spending models and operational data to provide leadership with actionable insights regarding yield optimization sales performance and marketing effectiveness.
• Scenario Analyses - Build scenario plans to manage supply disruptions manufacturing sequencing Product Mix performance etc.

Youll have

• Education: BS in Business Supply Chain or Engineering and 6 years relevant experience.
• Modeling: Experience building E2E supply chain models using tools such as Kinaxis or Coupa; proficiency in SQL and Python.
• Leadership: Proven ability to influence senior leadership and align cross-functional teams (Finance Marketing Ops).
• Industry: Expertise in Automotive/EV Omnichannel sales or digital product delivery.
• Soft Skills: Strong executive presentation skills and the ability to create structure in ambiguous environments.

Even better you may have...

• Experience with Order-to-Cash/Delivery lifecycles and large-scale financial models.
• MBA/Masters preferred.
• Familiarity with AI-native platforms like o9 Blue Yonder or Anaplan.

You may not check every box or your experience may look a little different from what weve outlined but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company we encourage you to apply!

As an established global company we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe or keep you close to home Will your career be a deep dive into what you love or a series of new teams and new skills Will you be a leader a changemaker a technical expert a culture builderor all of the above No matter what you choose we offer a work life that works for you including:

Immediate medical dental vision and prescription drug coverage

Flexible family care days 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

A generous schedule of paid holidays including the week between Christmas and New Years Day

Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

This position is a leadership level 6.

For more information on salary and benefits click here: sponsorship is not available for this position.

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