Vehicle Distribution Specialist

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. 

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.

·       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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• 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.

Related automotive experience is a definite asset. 

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.**

People are our most valuable assets, and Nissan seeks to maximize the power of each individual member of our team. When everyone belongs, the power of NISSAN is undeniable. Nissan aims to improve business results through a workplace and business that meets the 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 Business Synergy Teams (BSTs) across the Americas that are open to all employees and seek to connect employees through common interests and foster a company culture where all employees feel supported and included.

Nissan also values inclusion in our business as we respect and recognize 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 position that will help us continue to offer our customers competitively designed, market-driven products.

Join us as we carry our commitment to our employees and customers into the future.

Salary Range:

This compensation range represents the minimum to midpoint base salary rates at Nissan for jobs assigned to this particular grade level. Please note that an employee’s base salary may occasionally be set above the midpoint of the salary band for this grade level, in recognition of the employee’s unique skills, work experience, education, work location, or market conditions. Compensation decisions also consider internal equity and comparisons with the base salary rates of other employees with similar backgrounds working in comparable roles. Note: Bonus, benefits, and other forms of variable compensation are not included in the base-salary range shown above.