<p>We made history and now we work to transform the future - for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.</p> <p>Our Marketing, Sales & Service organization advances the Ford reputation as a visionary vehicle and mobility services company and helps deliver a trusted customer experience. Use your marketing, sales and service expertise to turn data-driven insights into innovative solutions that enhance sales and customer loyalty. Join us and be the eyes, ears and voice of Ford.</p> <p>In this position...</p> <p>As the Parts Commodity Manager you will be the driving force behind the parts catalog release. This pivotal role involves proactively working with purchasing, PS&L, finance and other key stakeholders and expertly executing solutions to the market. Your ultimate goal is to ensure optimal product availability for our Retail Shops (Ford Dealers & Quicklanes) fleets, especially larger fleets and for our Ford pro Service Elite shops. The individual will also work with the sales team and help with sales presentations and help solicit sales and also maintain the motorcraft brand integrity.</p> <p>You will leverage a comprehensive set of key levers to create and implement these strategies, 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 strategic partnerships to expand market reach, enhance customer value, and future-proof our aftermarket offerings.</p> <p>Success in this role hinges on your exceptional cross-functional leadership, your ability to influence and collaborate effectively with diverse teams across engineering, sales, marketing, supply chain, finance, and legal. You will be expected to translate complex data into actionable insights, articulate compelling business cases, and drive intricate projects from initial concept through to successful market launch within a fast-paced, dynamic OEM environment. Your strategic vision will directly contribute to strengthening our market position and ensuring our customers always have access to the right parts at the right time.</p> <p>Champion of FCSD's Product Category Cross-Functional Strategy through the product Lifecycle by defining the customer, and focusing on opportunities, and executing the solutions to the market to ensure product availability for Dealer Service Lane, Quick Lane, Fleet, Special Markets & Wholesale customers. Processes include studying, analyzing, and developing product strategies aimed at improving profit & revenue growth. Key Levers used to create the strategies include Pricing, National Offers, New Product Introductions, Marketing Supplier Subvention, Channel Focus, Training, Brand Selection & SKU Category Optimization.</p> <p>What you'll do...</p> <ul> <li> <p>Manage the parts cycle plan</p> </li><li> <p>Evaluate Market Suppliers with Purchasing to identify the optimal solution and business model</p> </li><li> <p>Meet sales objectives and drive market penetration</p> </li><li> <p>Project Manage the Product Launch RACI for all new product launches</p> </li><li> <p>Establish pricing inputs based on market evaluation</p> </li><li> <p>Conduct post-launch on-going analysis</p> </li><li> <p>Manage all support functions requirements with delivery i.e. PS&L, SEO, Manufacturing, Finance</p> </li></ul> <p>What you'll do...</p> <ul> <li> <p>Manage the parts cycle plan</p> </li><li> <p>Evaluate Market Suppliers with Purchasing to identify the optimal solution and business model</p> </li><li> <p>Meet sales objectives and drive market penetration</p> </li><li> <p>Project Manage the Product Launch RACI for all new product launches</p> </li><li> <p>Establish pricing inputs based on market evaluation</p> </li><li> <p>Conduct post-launch on-going analysis</p> </li><li> <p>Manage all support functions requirements with delivery i.e. PS&L, SEO, Manufacturing, Finance</p> </li></ul>