Electrification Vehicle Logistics Manager

Ford - Lansing, MI

Full-time - Manager

Lansing, MI

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 a robust and cost-efficient outbound vehicle logistics network for domestic and international dealers.
• Lead new model planning efforts associated with CE1 Vehicle Logistics, including costs and timing.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with various departments such as Product Development, Marketing & Sales, and Transportation Purchasing.
• Engineer logistics solutions to ensure timely vehicle delivery while minimizing premium freight costs.
• Dimension investments required for facilities supporting new model programs.
• Program manage changes to CE1 Vehicle Logistics facilities and shipping yards.
• Engineer vehicle flows from origin to final destinations to achieve optimal conveyance density.
• Launch new model network designs flawlessly, including carrier and route selection.
• Negotiate contracts with Origin Service Providers to ensure operations are under budget.
• Lead homologation efforts and support port launch processes as needed.
• Ensure damage-free vehicle loading by assessing vehicle attributes and loading processes.
• Identify and implement cost and transit time efficiencies within the NAVL network.
• Support carrier negotiations to optimize the outbound vehicle network for cost, quality, speed, and reliability.
• Implement a network design to achieve over 85% on-time vehicle deliveries using telematic solutions.
• Perform vehicle load tests for various transport modes to ensure quality loading capability.
• Develop and implement best-in-class vehicle inspection processes at origins and destinations.
• Oversee vehicle movement at CE1 Assembly plants to ensure shipping aligns with plans.
• Work with logistics providers to maintain on-time performance targets for finished vehicle deliveries.
• Resolve operational issues affecting vehicle handling and logistics performance.
• Develop tracking metrics and tools to monitor key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Reduce premium freight spending to meet budget goals.
• Monitor inventory flow and vehicle aging issues.
• Engage with plant quality teams to prevent repetitive damage during loading.
• Lead quality review meetings with carrier and supplier partners to address high-impact issues.
• Lead damage prevention efforts and regular inspections, focusing on loading and securement processes.
• Resolve 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 networks.
• Strong understanding of vehicle logistics industry trends and technology advancements.
• Demonstrated experience managing significant projects and budgets.
• Strong project and time management skills, along with excellent 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 with strong relationship-building skills.

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage.
• Flexible family care and parental leave programs.
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more.
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members.
• Tuition assistance for further education.
• Active employee resource groups.
• Paid time off for community service activities.
• Generous paid holiday schedule, including the week between Christmas and New Year's Day.
• Paid time off with the option to purchase additional vacation time.