<p>We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world together. At Ford, we're all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?</p> <p>In this position...</p> <p>This pivotal role involves proactively defining the customer landscape, identifying evolving needs through in-depth market research and competitive analysis, focusing on untapped opportunities, and expertly executing solutions to the market. Your goal is to ensure optimal product availability and relevance for our diverse customer base, including Dealer Service Lane, Quick Lane, Fleet, Special Markets, and Wholesale customers, while maximizing financial performance.</p> <p>As the Aftermarket Parts Operations Manager, you will be a driving force behind FCSD's Product Category Cross-Functional efforts, guiding products through their entire lifecycle with direct accountability for revenue generation and profit optimization.</p> <p>You will leverage a comprehensive set of key levers to create and implement these initiatives, including dynamic Pricing, impactful National Offers, seamless New Product Introductions, strategic Marketing Supplier Subvention, precise Channel Focus, effective Training programs, discerning Brand Selection, and meticulous SKU Category Optimization. Beyond these, you will also be instrumental in exploring and integrating new business models, digital solutions, and partnerships to expand market reach, enhance customer value, and future-proof our aftermarket offerings.</p> <p>What you'll do…</p> <ul> <li>Manage the parts cycle plan </li><li>Evaluate Market Suppliers with Purchasing to identify the optimal solution and business model </li><li>Meet sales objectives and drive market penetration </li><li>Project Manage the Product Launch RACI for all new product launches </li><li>Establish pricing inputs based on market evaluation </li><li>Conduct post-launch on-going analysis </li><li>Manage all support functions requirements with delivery i.e. PS&L, SEO, Manufacturing, Finance </li></ul> <p>You will leverage a comprehensive set of key levers to create and implement these initiatives, including dynamic Pricing, impactful National Offers, seamless New Product Introductions, strategic Marketing Supplier Subvention, precise Channel Focus, effective Training programs, discerning Brand Selection, and meticulous SKU Category Optimization. Beyond these, you will also be instrumental in exploring and integrating new business models, digital solutions, and partnerships to expand market reach, enhance customer value, and future-proof our aftermarket offerings.</p> <p>What you'll do…</p> <ul> <li>Manage the parts cycle plan </li><li>Evaluate Market Suppliers with Purchasing to identify the optimal solution and business model </li><li>Meet sales objectives and drive market penetration </li><li>Project Manage the Product Launch RACI for all new product launches </li><li>Establish pricing inputs based on market evaluation </li><li>Conduct post-launch on-going analysis </li><li>Manage all support functions requirements with delivery i.e. PS&L, SEO, Manufacturing, Finance </li></ul>