Manager Distribution Optimization- Universal Electric Vehicle

Ford Motor • Detroit, MI

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

In this position, the Manager Distribution Optimization for Universal Electric Vehicle (UEV) is responsible for designing, implementing, and continuously improving the end-to-end Order-to-Cash (O2C) and Order-to-Delivery (O2D) lifecycles for Ford’s 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.

Requirements

• BS in Business, Supply Chain, or Engineering and 6+ years relevant experience.
• Experience building E2E supply chain models using tools such as Kinaxis or Coupa; proficiency in SQL and Python.
• Proven ability to influence senior leadership and align cross-functional teams (Finance, Marketing, Ops).
• Expertise in Automotive/EV, Omnichannel sales, or digital product delivery.
• Strong executive presentation skills and the ability to create structure in ambiguous environments.
• Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Serve as a strategic liaison across key business units—including Program Planning, C&I, Yield Management, Marketing, and Order Fulfillment—to ensure tight alignment and seamless execution of program objectives.
• 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.
• Build scenario plans to manage supply disruptions, manufacturing sequencing, Product Mix performance etc.

Benefits

• 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 Year’s Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager