Electrification Vehicle Logistics Manager

Ford - Helena, MT

Full-time - Mid Level

Helena, MT

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

• Design and implement robust and cost-efficient outbound vehicle logistics network servicing domestic and international dealers.
• Lead new model planning efforts associated with CE1 Vehicle Logistics, including costs and timing.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with various departments including Product Development, Marketing & Sales, and Transportation Purchasing.
• Engineer CE1 vehicle logistics to ensure timely delivery to the dealer network while minimizing premium freight.
• Dimension CE1 investment required for implementing necessary facilities to support new model programs.
• Program manage CE1 Vehicle Logistics facility changes for new models and current state.
• Engineer vehicle flows from origin to final destinations to achieve optimal conveyance density.
• Launch CE1 new model network design flawlessly, including carriers and routes.
• Negotiate contracts with Origin Service Providers to support CE1 operations.
• Lead contract negotiations for CE1 permanent storage and staging lots.
• Support homologation efforts and port launch processes as required.
• Ensure damage-free vehicle loading by assessing vehicle attributes.
• Identify and implement annual cost and transit time efficiencies within the NAVL network.
• Support carrier negotiations to optimize outbound vehicle network for cost, quality, speed, and reliability.
• Implement a network design to achieve over 85% on-time vehicle deliveries.
• Perform vehicle load tests for various transport modes to ensure quality loading capability.
• Develop and implement best-in-class vehicle inspection technology and processes.
• Oversee vehicle movement at CE1 Assembly plants to ensure shipping aligns with plans.
• Work with carriers and logistics providers to maintain on-time performance targets.
• Resolve daily operational and logistical issues affecting deliveries and performance.
• Develop tracking metrics and tools to monitor key KPIs.
• Reduce premium freight spend to meet budget requirements.
• Monitor and reconcile inventory flow and vehicle aging issues.
• Engage with plant quality/production teams to prevent repetitive damage during transport.
• Lead quality review meetings with carrier/supplier partners to address high-impact issues.
• Lead damage prevention efforts and regular inspections, focusing on origin loading and securement processes.
• Resolve vehicle delivery problems related to dealer and carrier disputes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field.
• Functional expertise in finished vehicle logistics, including NAVL rail and car haul network.
• Strong understanding of vehicle logistics industry trends and technology advancements.
• Extraordinary teamwork and collaborative skills.
• Demonstrated experience managing significant projects and budgets.
• Strong project and time management skills, along with written and oral communication skills.
• Thorough understanding of the new model planning process.
• 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

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in the 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, and subsidized back-up childcare.
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more.
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members.
• 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.