Sr. Manager

Responsibilities
What you’ll do…

Production Planning & Cross-Functional Coordination

Manage the relationship between Ford Pro, S&OP, S&OE, and MP&L to maximize Ford Pro production volume and optimize product mix

Partner with the Sales team to develop production and sales plans that support allocation strategies across all sales channels

Identify opportunities to increase production and drive incremental sales

Ensure vehicle allocation aligns with customer demand and strategic mix objectives

Initiate and manage capacity study requests through the appropriate approval process to align manufacturing capacity with demand forecasts

Production Status & Capacity Management

Keep the Ford Pro organization informed of current production status, schedule changes, and capacity impacts

Support the Fleet Scheduling Manager during Vehicle Line Team meetings as needed

Track and follow up on capacity constraints to ensure timely resolution and minimize production disruptions

Order Bank, Allocation & Scheduling Leadership

Lead Ford Pro Order Bank, Allocation, and Scheduling activities

Monitor production performance and recommend corrective actions to improve scheduling efficiency and allocation utilization

Process Improvement

Lead initiatives to streamline the Upfit Allocation and Ordering process

Identify opportunities to improve planning, scheduling, and reporting processes through standardization and automation

Foster a culture of continuous improvement by driving operational excellence and implementing best practices across the team

Qualifications
You’ll have…

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

5+ years of experience working with a variety of data and proven ability to synthesize insights and drive decisions and actions

Experience building relationships and working cross-functionally within a large, matrixed environment

Strong interpersonal skills, including governing project teams, encouraging teamwork, influencing stakeholders, and presenting results to senior management

Polished verbal communication / presentation skills and structured writing skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word); experience with data analysis tools is a plus

Even better, you may have…

10+ years prior experience within the Ford Pro / Marketing, Sales & Service / Manufacturing

Knowledge of fleet/commercial vehicle industry or adjacent industries preferred

Knowledge of Ford structure and processes, with experience cross-functionally with marketing and sales, finance, or product development