Vehicle Distribution Specialist
Nissan · Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Location: Mississauga, Ontario
Job Schedule: Full-time, (Hybrid 4 days onsite, 1 day Remote)
Education Requirement: University degree or equivalent
Sponsorship: No
Come Drive Innovation with Us.
We are currently looking for a Vehicle Distribution Specialist to join our team in Mississauga, ON.
POSITION SUMMARY
With a focus on Mobility, Operational Excellence, Value to our Customers and the Electrification of vehicles, you can expect to be part of something exciting. From the sleek design of our vehicles to the unique opportunities we offer around the globe, Nissan exemplifies ingenuity in everything we do. Our people are what drive the business forward.
This role will be responsible for providing dealers the highest standards of customer service when addressing all vehicle distribution/sales-related inquiries. Provide support to the regional field staff and monitor inventory flow to the dealerships in order to achieve monthly wholesale requirements.
A Day in the Life:
Job functions Include but are not limited to:
· Investigates and provides timely resolution to all Dealers and Regional Distribution Inquiries
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· Maintain a monthly wholesale forecast report, updating weekly to manage any changes or adjustments to the monthly wholesale targets
· Maintain accuracy of the Logistics ETA dashboard and support improvements of the dashboard
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· Responsible for the daily wholesale release of Nissan Canada Inc. inventory to dealers in order to achieve monthly wholesale targets
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· Forecast and propose monthly regional and national wholesale targets based on an analysis of compound inventory levels and inventory in-transit
· Ensure timely and efficient wholesale and arrival of vehicles at the dealerships and compounds. Analyze daily reports, investigate unusual movement and/or non-movement of vehicles from compounds and factories, confirm information with WWS and mitigate risk to wholesale as required
· Monitor inventory levels to ensure aged product is identified and wholesaled in a timely manner to reduce carrying costs by NCI. Review and match aging inventory against newer ones in-transit, FIFOing where possible, to facilitate the constant flow of new units, and to mitigate wholesale risk
· Assist with month end closure to ensure that Dealer Pick-ups and vehicle deliveries are completed so that monthly wholesale objectives are achieved
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· Generate ad hoc reporting addressing inventory level issues, regional tagging of unsold inventory, transport damage repair progress, etc. Communicate related information to WWS, RGM’s, DOM’s and Distribution management where necessary
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· Processing invoices and dealer credits when applicable
· Manage Special projects as required such as the development and enforcement of Regional Distribution policies and procedures. Applying knowledge as SME by recommending and implementing system enhancements to improve processing of VTS, improve accuracy of ETA’s and flow of shared information to WWS
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Who We’re Looking for:
Minimum Qualifications:
Knowledge:
- Incumbents must have a University degree or equivalent experience.
- Minimum 2 to 3 years logistics experience.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and database familiarity, Excel, EDW.
- The incumbent must demonstrate strong organizational and analytical ability in order to effectively grasp NCI’ s Distribution processes.
- The incumbent must demonstrate strong communication and cross functional skills to build relationships with both internal and external user groups.
- Must be fully bilingual in English and French, both verbal and written.
Interpersonal Skills: The incumbent of this position interacts daily with dealers and carriers using a wide variety of communication skills including speaking on behalf of Nissan Canada Inc. Collaboration, diplomacy, effective listening and conflict resolution to deal with WWS management, field staff and regions. Negotiation skills (i.e. facilitating dealer trades to meet Customer sold orders). Although most interactions are congenial in nature, conflict resolution and diplomacy skills are necessary to relay vehicle issues and in cases where vehicle logistics does not follow normal (expected) channels.
Complexity and Problem-Solving: The incumbent must fully grasp NCI’s Distribution processes and related systems. Dealer inquires are generally non routine and require creative and accurate use of the many systems and tools (listed below) to determine the best and most accurate answer. The incumbemt must demonstrate very solid attention to detail, initiative, logical reasoning and problem solving skills.
This position requires in depth knowledge of NCI’s in house Distribution systems; VCS (Vehicle Control System - mainframe); VTS (Vehicle Tracking System - mainframe), NOA (Nissan On-lIne System - mainframe); OMS (Order Management System – web based), EDW (Electronic Data Warehouse – PC interface); Excel (to mine data from the ALL.xls file - PC).
Sensory and Physical Demands: The position entails a moderate degree of sensory effort (i.e. listening to telephone callers, looking at the computer screen, and concentrating on the wholesale of vehicles, dealer trades, and working on spreadsheets). There is limited physical effort (i.e. keyboarding).
Decision-making/Impact of the Position: The incumbent makes decisions relating to the fulfillment of their daily responsibilities such as moving inventory from one region to another or supplying a dealer with a unit they cannot otherwise obtain through a dealer trade. Using alternative methods to get a unit to a dealership faster than normal mode of transportation, special move requests and overriding the system to get a unit moving.
Desired:
Related automotive experience is a definite asset.
Working Conditions:
Although this position has some exposure to adverse working conditions (i.e. tied to the phone and daily schedule, glare, monotonous and repetitive tasks and multiple and/or conflicting deadlines) the exposure is generally considered minimal. The work environment is safe and no precautions are necessary.
Welcome to an open lane of possibility. Drive your career forward and join the company leading the technology and business evolution of the automotive industry by applying today.
Nissan Canada, Inc. is proud to be recognized as a Great Place to Work for the fourth year in a row. This certification was made possible thanks to our employees who share a continued focus on building, sustaining, and being a part of a high-performing workplace culture. Join our winning team today.
All of us at Nissan – regardless of functional area or expertise – share a passion to design, manufacture, and sell high-performance vehicles. It is Nissan’s policy to provide Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, gender, disability, or any other status protected by law. Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in Canada and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire. **Visa sponsorship for this position is not available at this time.**
What You’ll Look Forward to at Nissan:
Career Growth and Continuous Learning Opportunities: Benefit from diverse career paths, cross-departmental moves, and innovative learning platforms. Enhance your skills through seminars, leadership training, and tuition reimbursement programs, all while playing a vital role in shaping the future of transportation. From day one, you'll have the support to tackle challenges and contribute to impactful solutions across our organization.
Rewards: Be supported with a Comprehensive Benefits Package, including medical, mental health, parental leave, retire