Lotus Cars builds world-class, high-performance and lightweight sports cars that are sold all around the world.
The OTD (Order to Delivery) Manager will join our Global Commercial site in Coventry.
Core Responsibilities
Lead the establishment and continuous improvement of the end-to-end OTD management system, including process governance and performance evaluation mechanisms, to shorten delivery cycles and improve efficiency
Manage the full lifecycle of vehicle orders; coordinate with marketing and sales channels (direct + dealers), receive order demand, conduct order reviews (capacity matching, material availability, configuration compliance), define prioritization rules, and ensure efficient order allocation and processing
Develop production planning based on order demand, capacity load, and material supply; balance delivery priorities and capacity utilization to ensure feasible and executable production schedules and on‑time delivery
Drive cross‑functional collaboration across marketing, sales, manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, and quality; establish OTD coordination mechanisms and ensure alignment of key information across order, production, logistics, and delivery
Promote OTD digitalization by working with IT to optimize order management systems, production planning systems, and logistics tracking systems, enabling full‑process visibility and efficiency improvement
Vehicle management: allocate limited vehicle resources efficiently, ensure sufficient vehicle supply for launch activities with accurate model matching; ensure high standards of vehicle preparation and quality inspection; manage full lifecycle of vehicles, control costs, and improve utilization and turnaround efficiency
Essential Competencies
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Logistics, Operations, Business or related field
Strong knowledge of end‑to‑end Order to Delivery (OTD) processes within OEM industry
Experience in order management, production planning, and capacity management within OEM
Strong understanding of supply chain, logistics, and vehicle operations
Ability to manage cross‑functional stakeholder relationships effectively
Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills
Experience with ERP, order management, and production planning systems
Continuous improvement and process optimization capability
Project and change management experience
Strong communication, organisational and leadership skills
Customer and commercial focus with ability to manage delivery priorities efficiently
What We Offer
25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
Pension scheme access
Annual bonus – non contractual
Private Healthcare
Group income protection based on length of service
Family Friendly policies
Exclusive Employee discount, wellbeing and recognition platform #ForUSLOT
Additional Information
This role will be working from our Coventry office
This role will be working on‑site, full time
This role will close
We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments during the interview process. If you require any special assistance or adjustments, please let us know in advance so we can ensure a fair and accessible interview experience. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone can thrive.
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