Electrification Vehicle Logistics Manager

Ford - Indianapolis, IN

Full-time - Mid Level

Indianapolis, IN

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Electrification Vehicle Logistics Manager at Ford Motor Company is responsible for designing and implementing an efficient outbound vehicle logistics network that services both domestic and international dealers. This role involves leading new model program efforts, ensuring that logistics facilities and costs align with program budget requirements, and collaborating cross-functionally to optimize vehicle delivery processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead new model planning efforts associated with CE1 Vehicle Logistics (MR) - (PA), including costs & timing.
• Collaborate and work cross-functionally with Product Development, VOME, NAVL, Marketing & Sales, MFE, GOTD, and Transportation Purchasing.
• Engineer CE1 vehicles logistics CPU required to deliver vehicles on time to the dealer network (Globally) while minimizing premium freight.
• Dimension CE1 investment required to implement required facilities to support new model programs.
• Program manage CE1 Vehicle Logistics facility changes (new model & current state).
• Engineer CE1 vehicle flows from origin (plant) to final destinations (dealers) achieving the best possible conveyance density on rail & truck.
• Flawlessly launch CE1 new model network design (carriers/routes).
• Lead negotiations with Origin Service Providers (OSP) supporting CE1 operations ensuring contracts are in place in advance of the term expiry and under-budget.
• Lead contract negotiations for all CE1 permanent storage/staging lots.
• Lead CE1 homologation efforts as required, support port launch processes when required.
• Work with PD to ensure damage-free vehicle loading assessing vehicle attributes associated with break-over angle, departure angle, and ground clearance.
• Identify, analyze, develop, and implement annual CE1 cost and transit time efficiencies within the NAVL network.
• Support carrier negotiations with intent of optimizing existing outbound vehicle network for cost, quality, speed, and reliability.
• Implement a network design capable of achieving customer vehicle deliveries 85%+ on-time leveraging best-in-class telematic solutions.
• Perform Vehicle Load Tests for Rail, Convoy, and other modes of transport to ensure quality loading capability.
• Develop and implement Best In Class vehicle inspection technology/processes used at CE1 origin & destinations.
• Lead the following CE1 vehicle logistics quality & operational tasks to Job#1 plus 90 days (NAVL Handoff).
• Lead day-to-day oversight of vehicle movement at CE1 Assembly plants to ensure vehicles are shipping to plan.
• Work with carriers and 3rd party logistics providers to maintain on-time performance targets for Finished Vehicles deliveries.
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to resolve daily operational and logistical issues that affect deliveries and logistics performance.
• Identify and investigate operational issues impacting the handling of vehicles in the network.
• Develop tracking metrics and tools to improve and monitor key KPI's.
• Reduce premium freight spend to ensure budget is achieved.
• Monitor and reconcile inventory flow and vehicle aging issues.
• Engage plant quality/production teams to cut-off repetitive damage coming through the 400-gate.
• Lead and establish quality review meetings with various carrier/supplier partners; focus on high hurts based on the data.
• Lead damage prevention efforts & regular inspections, with a significant focus on origin loading and securement processes.
• Resolve issues arising related to vehicle delivery problems primarily surrounding dealer & carrier disputes.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree
• Functional expertise in finished vehicle logistics, including NAVL rail and car haul network and its carrier partners.
• Strong understanding of vehicle logistics industry trends and technology advancements.
• Extraordinary teamwork and collaborative skills and demonstrated behaviors.
• Demonstrated experience managing significant projects and budgets.
• Strong project/time management and written/oral communication skills.
• Thorough understanding of the new model planning process.
• Demonstrated ability to efficiently query, extract and analyze data.
• Ability to interface effectively with global senior leadership.
• Above average analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Self-Starter who can operate independently.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelors degree in supply chain management or engineering
• 5+ years of experience in North American vehicle logistics industry
• Proficient in Alteryx and data visualization tools such as Tableau, Microsoft Power BI, or Qlik
• Team player, adept at building relationships and adapting to a strong culture.

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare 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 Year's Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.