Manager Distribution Optimization- Universal Electric Vehicle

Ford Ford · Auto · Detroit, MI +2 · Marketing & Sales

Manager for UEV Distribution Optimization, focusing on Order-to-Cash and Order-to-Delivery lifecycles. The role involves managing statistical models for incentives, resolving operational bottlenecks, and translating data into strategies to optimize profitability. Requires cross-functional leadership and experience in supply chain modeling.

What you'd actually do

  1. End-to-End Process Ownership: 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.
  2. Decision Modeling and Profit Optimization: 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
  3. Cross-Functional Leadership: 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.
  4. Performance Reporting & Strategy: 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.
  5. Scenario Analyses - Build scenario plans to manage supply disruptions, manufacturing sequencing, Product Mix performance etc.

Skills

Required

  • BS in Business, Supply Chain, or Engineering
  • 6+ years relevant experience
  • Experience building E2E supply chain models
  • Proficiency in SQL
  • Proficiency in Python
  • Proven ability to influence senior leadership
  • Proven ability to align cross-functional teams (Finance, Marketing, Ops)
  • Expertise in Automotive/EV, Omnichannel sales, or digital product delivery
  • Strong executive presentation skills
  • Ability to create structure in ambiguous environments

Nice to have

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