Logistics Manager, Ford Energy

Ford•Glendale, KY

1d•$115,500 - $218,100•Onsite

About The Position

Ford Energy, a newly formed wholly owned subsidiary of Ford Motor Company, designs, manufactures, and services grid-scale and commercial DC battery energy storage systems. The Logistics Manager leads transportation network planning and logistics operations across inbound logistics, warehousing, and outbound shipping, aligning routing, equipment, shipping standards, hazardous-material requirements, inventory plans, and delivery windows with production needs. The role manages logistics and warehouse service providers, drives service and cost improvements, and analyzes logistics data to optimize material flow. It leads launch logistics planning and serves as the primary Material Planning and Logistics (MP&L) lead for facility ERP/MRP process mapping, governance, user acceptance testing, and systems launch. The position also supports customs compliance and alignment with AIAG MMOG/LE and Ford Q1 or equivalent supplier quality frameworks. This is a leadership-level 6 position with a stated salary range of $115,500–$218,100. It will initially be employed by Ford and is expected to transition to the Ford Energy subsidiary within one year. The role requires domestic and international travel as needed, including international travel during the launch period. Weekend work may be required exceptionally, and the role may support a 24/7 operation, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed. The position is onsite, as indicated by the posting’s #LI-Onsite tag.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
At least 2 years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing material planning, production scheduling, supply chain, and logistics, or equivalent leadership experience.
Deep understanding of material flow principles and automotive logistics guidelines such as AIAG MMOG/LE, or equivalent manufacturing quality frameworks.
Proven ability to perform effectively in fast-paced plant launch environments, greenfield developments, or high-volume automotive or electronics manufacturing sites.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Working knowledge of MP&L systems, such as data warehouse tools, and Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access.
Ability to create and deliver clear, objective-driven presentations tailored to the audience's interests, knowledge level, and needs.
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed to plants, external warehouses, and provider sites in support of startup activities.
Weekend work may be required on an exception basis.
Legally authorized to work in the United States; employment eligibility verification is required at hire. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
At least 8 years of progressive experience in manufacturing material planning, production scheduling, supply chain, and logistics, including plant experience.
Automotive industry experience (OEM or Tier supplier), including experience with AIAG MMOG/LE standards.
Hands-on experience mapping and implementing industry-standard ERP and MRP systems, such as SAP S/4HANA.
Strong experience with ERP/MRP systems such as SAP.
Validated functional expertise in material flow.
Experience in greenfield site development or high-volume automotive, battery, or electronics manufacturing.
Rail and intermodal carrier operations experience.
Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or Black Belt).
Experience with 8D, 5-Why analysis, DMAIC/DMADV methodologies, and lean tools such as 5S, Kanban, Poka-Yoke, and Value Stream Mapping.
Excellent communication, collaboration, leadership, and team-building skills, with demonstrated experience working with all levels of the organization.
Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities.
Passion for energy systems and U.S. energy independence.

Responsibilities

Lead transportation network planning across inbound logistics, warehousing, and outbound shipping, aligning routing, equipment, shipping standards, DOT hazardous-material requirements, inventory planning levels, and delivery windows with production requirements.
Manage logistics and warehouse service providers, coordinating capacity and staffing with customer demand and production volumes in support of the Sales and Operations Plan (S&OP).
Drive continuous improvement across MP&L and reduce labor and overhead costs through freight optimization, packaging improvements, sourcing initiatives, billing audits, and controls for premium freight and accessorial charges.
Analyze logistics data and performance metrics to optimize material flow and monitor cost and service targets; resolve cross-functional issues with plant teams, suppliers, carriers, and warehouse providers.
Execute launch logistics plans to prevent production disruptions and support new product launches with zero production losses due to logistics failures.
Lead warehouse systems planning, ERP/MRP process mapping, user acceptance testing, facility systems launch, and ERP/MRP governance for in-plant and warehouse transactions and processes.
Achieve plant calendarized and annualized freight savings targets through inbound freight improvements, sourcing, density changes, physical tracking, and year-over-year savings on long-term purchase order agreements.
Partner with the Transportation Purchasing Organization to develop logistics commodity strategies and define equipment and routing specifications for RFQs and transportation provider contracts.
Standardize provider work to execute supplier shipping instructions and daily inbound and outbound schedules that support continuous flow in battery manufacturing operations.
Lead provider action planning against KPIs, including freight cost, cube/weight utilization, plan versus actual, return ratio, pull-ahead, TONU, billing discrepancies, detention/demurrage, inventory float planning, and freight brokering.
Resolve logistics issues among plants, suppliers, customs, and carriers in partnership with plant group managers; participate in daily and weekly meetings and metric and cost reviews with the LLP Logistics Analyst.
Execute forward-model logistics plans with the LLP and affected plants, monitor readiness through weekly plant launch reviews, and support launch activities.
Manage inbound and outbound logistics networks, import/export operations, customs compliance, and tariff and duty management to ensure regulatory compliance.
Maintain alignment with AIAG MMOG/LE guidelines and Ford Q1 or equivalent supplier quality frameworks.

Benefits

Performance-based bonuses
Ford vehicle discounts
Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care days and subsidized backup childcare
Paid parental leave and new-parent ramp-up programs
Family-building benefits, including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement and fertility treatments
Tuition assistance
Employee resource groups
Paid time off for individual and team community service
Paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year's Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time