• Job Description

  Req#: R00152580

  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.
  

  We are currently looking for a Regional Carflow Senior Planner to join our team in Mississauga, ON.
  

  This role will be responsible for overseeing and optimizing the flow of vehicles within the designated region. Your responsibilities will encompass strategic planning, collaboration with regional general managers (RGMs), sales operations, and serving as a backup to the Carflow Manager. Your focus will be on enhancing sales volumes, understanding market dynamics, and ensuring a balanced allocation to maximize sales throughput. Success in this role relies on strategic planning, collaborative efforts with key stakeholders, and a keen understanding of market dynamics

  Job functions Include but are not limited to:

  • Oversee the model and dealer sales volume planning within regions and support alignment with National Plan.

  • Develop and execute strategic plans to optimize the flow of vehicles, ensuring alignment with market demands and sales objectives.

  • Work closely with Regional General Managers to gain insights into regional market dynamics.

  • Collaborate on strategies to enhance carflow efficiency and address market-specific needs.

  • Partner with sales operations to encourage and implement a balanced allocation strategy.

  • Collaborate on planning initiatives aimed at maximizing sales throughput while maintaining equilibrium in the allocation process.

  • Serve as a backup to the Carflow Manager, stepping in when necessary to ensure seamless operations and continuity in carflow management.

  Minimum Qualifications

  • Experience: Previous experience in automotive sales planning, carflow management, or related roles. Proficiency in VBA (Visual Basic for Applications) is an asset.

  • Excel Proficiency: A strong level of proficiency in Excel is essential for data analysis, modeling, and reporting. Knowledge of advanced Excel functions and data manipulation is required.

  • Tableau Knowledge: Familiarity with Tableau is an asset, enabling enhanced data visualization and analysis for strategic decision-making.

  • Analytical Skills: Proficiency in data analysis and interpretation to make informed decisions, with an added advantage of VBA expertise for automation and process improvement.

  • Communication: Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and RGMs.

  • Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop and implement strategic plans aligned with sales objectives.

  • Adaptability: Capacity to adapt to changing market conditions and swiftly adjust carflow strategies accordingly.

  Education:

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.

  • Minimum of 6 to 8+ years of experience in automotive sales planning or related roles, combined with advanced skills in Excel and VBA, will be instrumental in successfully optimizing carflow and sales planning within the designated region.

  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.**

  NISSAN FOR EVERYONE

  People are our most valuable assets, and diversity and inclusion are the key to maximizing the power of each individual member of our team. When everyone belongs, the power of NISSAN is undeniable. Our Corporate Diversity Initiative aims to improve business results by ensuring that our workplace and core businesses meet the unique needs of our employees and customer base.

  Nissan is committed to creating a culture where everyone belongs and employees, customers, and partners feel respected, valued, and heard. We have over 10 Business Synergy Teams (BSTs) across the U.S. and Canada that connect employees – with shared characteristics or interests – build allies, and foster a company culture where all employees feel supported and included.

  Nissan also values inclusion in all areas of our business as we strive to mirror the diversity of our customer base and the communities where we do business. We are committed to procuring innovative goods and services, retailing our products and communicating from a diverse perspective which will help us continue to offer our customers competitively designed, market-driven products.

  Join us as we carry our commitment to diversity and inclusion into the future.

  Mississauga Ontario Canada

• About the company

  Nissan North America, Inc., doing business as Nissan USA, is the North American headquarters, and a wholly owned subsidiary of Nissan Motor Corporation of Japan.

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