Lotus Cars builds world-class, high-performance and lightweight sports cars that are sold all around the world.

To bring the company to the level we want it to be, we are looking for a OTD (Order to Delivery) Manager to join us in our Global Commercial site based in Coventry.

Summary:

Core Responsibilities

1. 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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

What we offer:

In addition to a competitive salary, you will have access to the following benefits:

• 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. 

• Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK without VISA sponsorship.

Our Company:

Group Lotus is a leading sports car manufacturer with a 75-year long history of iconic designs, groundbreaking engineering and legendary victories on the F1 track. Today we are transforming into a truly global performance car brand focused on the electrical future. In 2022 we launched the Eletre, the world’s first all-electric hyper-SUV, and in 2023 Emeya, our fully-electric Hyper-GT.

As part of the Lotus team, you push boundaries. Those of the car industry and of your own. Every member of the Lotus family has some of the pioneering mindset of founder Colin Chapman in them.

We're not just a car company; we're a diverse mix of talent from all walks of life. At Lotus, we firmly believe that diversity and inclusion are not just buzzwords but essential pillars of a thriving and successful organization. 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.

Do you want to know what Sophisticated, Rebellious and Pioneering mean for Lotus? Come and take a look at our career site and join the incredible adventure:

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