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Ford Motor Company

Manager, APDM Field Operations

7-10 Years
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Job Description

Job Description

  • Act as the main point of contact for cross-functional teams (Sales, Production, Scheduling) to ensure business plan objectives are met or exceeded.
  • Provide regular updates to the Executive Director on relevant business activities, requirements, and operational KPIs.
  • Ensure Regional Managers and teams are fully aligned with the regional vision and short-to-long-term business objectives.
  • Lead the creation and streamlining of operational processes to make Field Operations more governable and efficient.
  • Oversee monthly wholesale programs based on optimized sales, stock, and profitability, ensuring alignment with new vehicle launch plans.
  • Manage monthly production and ideal order mix, ensuring programs are properly authored, reviewed, and aligned through dedicated systems.
  • Ensure distributors have realistic production commitments and forecasts that are consistent with company targets.
  • Support the Revenue Management team in setting up Annual Sales Objectives (ASO) targets for distributors.
  • Lead the SSRD process with particular emphasis on distributor touchpoint interfaces.
  • Supervise key governance pillars including SK CAF reporting, Order Fulfillment, Supply Chain, and desk procedures.
  • Conduct ad-hoc analytical studies to support fact-based strategy discussions with distributors.
  • Provide up-to-date industry competitive information and forecasts to support decision-making.
  • Manage and develop the Field Operations Analyst team, including performance management and professional coaching.
  • Oversee team administration, including vacation planning, expense reports, and compliance with company requirements.

Responsibilities


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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Business, Supply Chain, or related field.
  • Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in Sales Operations, Field Operations, Supply Chain Planning, or Demand Forecasting.
  • Automotive Industry experience is strongly preferred, particularly in wholesale planning, vehicle ordering, and distribution networks.
  • Proven experience in managing teams, coaching analysts, and driving cross-functional collaboration.
  • Expert in forecasting, inventory management, and data analysis to support Annual Sales Objectives (ASO) and strategic decision-making.
  • Ability to streamline processes, manage KPIs, and oversee order fulfillment/scheduling systems.
  • Strong executive presence with the ability to report effectively to Senior Leadership and influence stakeholders.

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