Distribution Manager jobs in Huntington Beach, CA

Status

Summary

Responsible for all distribution related activities including vehicle ordering, pricing, and tracking, and monitoring the following: vehicle customs, importation, allocation, Monroney Label, master data maintenance, and sales system development/maintenance. Ensure departmental operations are aligned with the achievement of corporate business plan. Develop all policies and procedures for Distribution.

Major Responsibilities

1st Priority - 40%

Distribution responsibilities include all vehicle ordering, pricing, tracking, and importation of product to KUS dealers and Fleet accounts. Ensure all Regional production orders meet KUS requirements and operating goals. Minimize frozen assets by reducing the volume of aged port inventory through order management/allocation. Review regional production orders to ensure support of Kia HQ requirements and KUS goals.

2nd Priority - 20%

Develop annual WS Business Plan to minimize cost of sales in distributing product throughout the U.S. and track/monitor monthly performance versus objectives and should adjustments be necessary, recommend corrective actions.

3rd Priority - 15%

Manage all systems related to sales, production ordering, allocation, master data, pricing, etc. to meet operational requirements of KUS. Should system enhancements be required to accommodate operational changes such as new products or new business opportunities, coordinate with the department’s SME to develop these systems on a timely basis.

4th Priority - 15%

Oversee the development and/or enhancements of dealer focused sales related systems - allocation, KFOS, sales reporting, Web DCS, etc. by coordinating with the departments and SME.

5th Priority - 10%

Monitor regional allocations to ensure WS objectives can be achieved. If issues exist, work with the regions, and recommend corrective actions.

Education/Certification

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent is required.

• Master’s degree or completion of an executive education program preferred.

Overall Experience

• At least 10 years experience in an import automotive environment as a manager providing direction for supervisors/managers and exempt level employees.

• At least 5 years sales and management experience in automotive environment.

Directly Related Experience

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  At least 10 years distribution management and/or sales planning and analysis experience in regional and national levels.

• At least 10 years experience in developing sales systems and reporting.

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