The Planning & Distribution Manager is responsible for leading and overseeing all aspects of vehicle planning, distribution, scheduling and inventory management within the assigned region. This role serves as lead support on wholesale back office and dealer inventory requirements, ensuring optimal vehicle availability to meet customer

demand and achieve sales targets. The Manager is responsible for the Planning & Distribution Analysts, as well as serving as local support for U300 Sales and Ownership Zone Managers. The manager has direct interaction with the regional team located in the U.S. to align planning and distribution activities with overall business objectives.

This position requires a strong understanding of automotive retail operations, excellent analytical and communication skills, and building and maintaining effective relationships with internal teams and Ford dealers.

The Planning & Distribution Manager continuously improves planning and distribution processes, leveraging data and insights to optimize inventory levels, reduce lead times, and enhance dealer satisfaction.