Senior Specialist, Volume Planning
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As a key member of the National Sales Operations Team, the Senior Specialist, Volume Planning, is primarily responsible for optimizing inventories and model-mix across BMW Group Canada’s retailer network.
This role develops and executes the yearly national BMW & MINI retail / wholesale budgets at the Series, Retailer, and Monthly level.
Strong analytical and communication skills are the main assets to succeed in this role.
What awaits you?
- Act as a primary point of contact on all Retailer inventory-related issues including under/over stock
- Assist with short-range volume planning, including the development of monthly forecasts and input into the IVP system.
- Calculate various vehicle allocation methods and effectively communicate both internally and externally
- Analyze Retailer inventories and production pipelines to maximize wholesale and retail sales within BMW AG and BMW Group Canada planning objectives
- Assist Retailers with model-mix and vehicle specifications to align with market demand
- Prepare Retailer budget and coordinate between regional and national sales management
- Provide market input to National Sales on future volume production requirements
- Assist with AG vehicle ordering process within AG software systems.
- Continually analyze inventory-related processes and effectively design and propose adjustments/enhancements to the national sales team when required
- Assist in creating reports related to inventory analysis for the regions as required
- Act as a Business Project Leader for IS Projects as required.
What should you bring along?
- University Degree in Business or Commerce
- Strong background in automotive operations, either at a Retailer or manufacturer level
- Very strong analytical aptitude
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills in dealing with customers and Retailer personnel in high stress situations
- 5 years of similar production or allocation experience in a high volume production environment
Note: Please apply exclusively online via our career portal. Applications via other channels (esp. e-mail) cannot be considered.
What we offer?
- An award-winning culture.
- Cutting edge innovation and creativity.
- Incredible BMW, MINI and Motorrad employee vehicle/motorcycle programs.
- Highly competitive compensation.
- Performance incentives programs.
- First-rate health and wellness benefits.
- Education reimbursement.
- World-class office space.
- Fresh & nutritious meals in our amazing fully staffed, and subsidized, onsite cafeteria.
- Fully stocked coffee/tea bar.
** We encourage interested candidates who may legally work in Canada to apply for the role.
Type of employment: unlimited
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Compensation
The compensation range for this role is $62,500 - $90,600, with variations based on factors like experience, education and skills. Experienced candidates are encouraged to apply.
At the BMW Group, we place great importance on equal treatment and equal opportunities. Our recruiting decisions are based on the personality, experience, and skills of the applicants. Learn more here.
BMW Canada is committed to being an equal opportunity employer and to fostering an inclusive and accessible experience for all candidates. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodation is available on request. Candidates may contact accessibility@bmw.ca for accessibility assistance/ support during the recruitment process.
Senior Specialist, Volume Planning
