Remote Vehicle Remarketing Jobs (NOW HIRING)

In this position...

As the Senior Manager, Vehicle Auction Operations for the US, you will serve as a critical leader within Ford's Go-To-Market (GTM) organization. You will orchestrate the strategic planning and operational execution for the remarketing of all Ford Motor Company and Ford Credit used vehicle assets across North America. This is a high-impact role managing multi-billion-dollar asset flows, where your leadership directly influences residual values, cash flow, and the success of our dealer network.

You'll have...

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related field.

• 10+ years of professional experience in automotive operations, remarketing, financial services, or large-scale logistics. 

• Travel 30% to 40% to auction partner locations across North America.

Even better, you may have...

• Advanced Degree: MBA or equivalent Master's degree. 

• Industry Expertise: Deep knowledge of the vehicle remarketing ecosystem, Ford Credit operations, or the auction business. 

• Process Excellence: Proven experience with Lean Management or 6-Sigma methodologies to drive waste elimination. 

• Leadership Track Record: Demonstrated ability to lead large, complex teams and manage multi-million-dollar budgets. 

• Strategic Communication: Exceptional interpersonal and engagement skills, with the ability to influence executive leadership and external business partners. 

• Mobility: Willingness to relocate for future advancement opportunities within the global organization. 

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!
As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder...or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
Tuition assistance
Established and active employee resource groups
Paid time off for individual and team community service 
A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year's Day 
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time. 

This position is leadership level 5 and ranges from $141,700-$268,300.      
Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/LL5

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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What You'll Do...

Strategic Remarketing & Asset Optimization

• Maximize Asset Value: Lead the development and execution of a "best-in-class" remarketing strategy to maximize residual values through both physical and digital auction channels.

• Operational Efficiency: Drive the "velocity of cash" by aggressively managing "days to turn," reducing carrying costs, and optimizing the logistics of used vehicle inventory.

• Innovation Leadership: Ensure Ford remains at the forefront of the remarketing industry by identifying and implementing cutting-edge digital innovations and channel strategies.

• Cross-Functional Synergy: Collaborate across the enterprise-including Ford Credit, Ford Blue, Ford Pro, and Model e-to support diverse business units (RAV, DVO, ARS) in achieving their remarketing objectives.

• Vendor & Partner Orchestration: Manage high-level relationships with external partners, including auction houses (Manheim, Independents), transportation providers, and reconditioning vendors.

Retail Integration & Dealer Success

• Ford Blue Advantage (FBA): Operationalize and enhance Ford's certified pre-owned program. Drive program growth through operational changes that improve the experience for both Dealers and customers.

• Pre-Certification Growth: Lead initiatives like "Express Check" to increase pre-certification volume and support Ford's used vehicle retail goals.

• Customer Experience: Act as a key interface for our Dealer network, ensuring they receive superior service and the inventory needed to drive their retail business.

Operational Excellence & Leadership

• Team Development: Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team. Foster a culture of adaptability, continuous improvement, and inclusion aligned with Ford+ behaviors.

• Integrity & Compliance: Oversee complex budgets and financial recoveries with the highest integrity. Ensure absolute compliance with GAO, S-Ox, and internal audit (MCRP) requirements.

• Change Management: Create and deliver robust communication and training plans to navigate organizational transitions and process improvements with minimal disruption.