Strategic Vehicle Distribution Director

2 weeks ago

Markham, Ontario, Canada General Motors of Canada Full time

Role Overview

The Director – Vehicle Distribution, VSSM Canada role is a key strategic leadership position within Vehicle Sales Service and Marketing. The position leads the distribution function which includes industry and sales forecasting, production scheduling, and order management. This is a critical role in ensuring sufficient allocation and vehicle inventory turn rates to achieve GMCC volume and revenue targets.

Key Responsibilities

  • Direct and coordinate the monthly cycles associated with vehicle scheduling, sales forecasting, and order management with the goal of maximizing GMCC revenue and consensus coverage, and ensuring earned production aligns with M-Schedule and Financial Forecast.
  • Manage and work to streamline and modernize all associated allocation and sales/inventory systems and reporting.
  • Lead stakeholder communications through the entire organization.
  • Interpret "big data", including segment and share data, find insights, communicate findings in a compelling fashion, and help drive solid business decisions/communications.

Requirements

  • High level of interpersonal skills.
  • High level of analytical ability.
  • Strong presentation skills.
  • Strong skills in the following areas:
  • Collaboration.
  • Decision making.
  • Initiative.
  • Organization/Time Management.
  • Dealing with ambiguity.
  • Oral and written communication.
  • Proficient knowledge and use of Excel, PowerPoint, Order Workbench, Power-BI or equivalent reporting automation software.
  • Strong knowledge of GM products and customer expectations.
  • Demonstrated ability to streamline processes and innovate.
  • High level understanding of order fulfillment processes.
  • Awareness of the relationships between different functional areas and teams at GM and how they impact vehicle distribution.
  • Prior field/regional sales experience and comprehensive understanding of dealership operations (consensus & ordering).

Preferred Qualifications

  • Previous experience in regional distribution or vehicle scheduling an asset.

Education and Training

  • Bachelor's Degree Preferred or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum of 5 years of Vehicle Sales & Marketing experience.

Location

In-person collaboration is immensely valuable for this Hybrid role, so an average of three days in-office per week is required. Location will be split between OEC and MEC sites depending on where stakeholders are on a given day. Occasional travel within U.S. and Canada required.

About General Motors of Canada

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Why Work at General Motors of Canada

We aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Diversity Information

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities. Should you be contacted by General Motors of Canada, please advise if you require accommodation. General Motors of Canada values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.

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