Vehicle Logistics Supervisor

Ford; Manila, Hinoba-an; On-site; PHP 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Ford in Manila seeks an experienced Vehicle Logistics Supervisor to manage yard and transportation operations for wholesale and retail vehicles. You will supervise the Logistics Provider, ensure timely deliveries to dealers, and oversee PDI and delivery quality while coordinating new model launches.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years in yard/logistics with import/export knowledge. It includes safety audits, cost-saving efforts, and liaison with regional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of experience in vehicle logistics or yard management.
• Experience with finished vehicles logistics, import/export, and customs knowledge.
• Exposure to new model launches and coordination with dealers and suppliers.
• Strong leadership and safety/compliance focus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee yard operations and ensure on-time vehicle availability to dealerships.
• Lead vehicle logistics with providers, optimize carrier resources and load plans.
• Supervise PDI and delivery operations, review performance, and manage chargebacks.
• Coordinate new model launches, training, and dealer/port visits.
• Monitor inventory, audits, and CO2 reporting to regional teams.

Skills

Yard management

Logistics coordination

Finished vehicle logistics

Import/Export knowledge

Cost savings initiatives

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

The Vehicle Logistics Supervisor is responsible for the setup and sustainment of company Vehicle Transportation/logistics and Yard Management processes to support wholesale requirements. Interfaces between the company and logistics suppliers to ensure on – time availability and delivery of our vehicles to the dealerships and to their customers. This is also responsible for the setup and sustainment of company’s vehicle Quality process to support wholesale and retail requirements.

Yard Management Operation

• Supervise the Logistics Provider (LLP) managing finished goods inventory, yard operations, and compliance with Ford Global Standards (VOPQUG-225, VOPQUG-277)
• Monitor incoming shipments, GVDS updates, and daily/weekly inventory reports; conduct quarterly and year-end inventory counts and monthly safety audits
• Verify LLP repair and gasoline consumption to determine defect chargebacks, and validate/process billing invoices
• Drive productivity and cost-saving initiatives (TVM projects), coordinate new model launch training, and support FSE technical concerns

• Conduct regular port and dealer visits, and support ITSS/FSA activities to ensure quality standards

  Vehicle Distribution Operation

• Lead vehicle logistics operations with the Logistics Provider, ensuring sufficient car carrier resources for daily vehicle movement (Port to Compound, Compound to Dealer)
• Conduct quarterly transportation safety audits and facilitate safety stand-downs, reviewing incident/accident reports (Global 8Ds)
• Evaluate and facilitate chargeback processes for transportation damage
• Evaluate daily trip plans, load density, and support launch load testing

• Ensure freight verification system updates and submit damage-free and CO2 reports to the regional team

  Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI)

• Supervise PDI and delivery operation quality/performance by the Logistics Provider, ensuring compliance with PDI and preservation procedures
• Review daily operation reports, submit technical reports to Global Concern Reporting, and monitor down-unit status
• Conduct quarterly physical inventory counts, facilitate chargebacks/claims, and support PDI claims adjudication
• Monitor PDI parts stock levels, facilitate parts disposal, and validate/process billing invoices
• Coordinate new model launch training, FSE technical support, and conduct regular dealer/port visits

• Bachelor's Degree
• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience
• With yard management and logistics experience
• Experience in Finished vehicles logistics & distributions, import/export knowledge, customs knowledge
• New Model Launch