Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp., U.S.A.
Vehicle Operations Lead
Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp., U.S.A., Lincoln, Nebraska, United States
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Vehicle Operations Lead
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Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp., U.S.A.
Duties and Responsibilities
Using your knowledge and experience, provide support to the VOD team to help resolve Dealer and District Manager concerns related to vehicle orders, delivery timing, etc. Elevate concerns to department Manager as needed
Collaborate with Order Desk team to make improvements to systems and procedures to enhance dealer and Kawasaki operations
Promote additional vehicle sales through daily contact with Dealers and District Managers. Inform Dealers of available inventory and solicit new orders
Develop and implement systems for accurately managing inventory using the Loan Pool System
Prepare and execute processes related to the procurement and disposition of inventory for Fleet/Loan Pool vehicles
Coordinate with KMM, Logistics and Trade Compliance teams to expedite requests for rush internal inventory orders and adjust orders and shipping data as needed
Train loan pool users of loan pool system, updating security for access to new system
Responsible for effective shipment arrival communications between requestors, warehouses, shippers, and appropriate KMC staff
Manage loan pool inventory and coordinate Team Member loan pool sales with HR; make recommendations for sale timing and pricing/discount structure; responsible for uploading data and maintaining internal Team Member sales website through K-dealer
Maintain Loan Pool inventory levels in compliance with Finance Department direction
Conduct periodic physical inventory of Loan Pool vehicles in conjunction with department loan pool managers
Maintain records of all loan pool activities, including transactions, approvals, inventory and destruction records
Collaborate with KMFC, AKM Sales and AKM Logistics regarding vehicle inventory disposition during dealer Repossession or Voluntary Terminations
Collaborate with District Managers and KMFC to transfer vehicle inventory from terminating dealers to other dealers to minimize costs and improve sales opportunities
Analyze and recommend to Sales Department the best pricing for relocating terminating dealer inventory while maximizing Kawasaki profitability
When repossessions are inevitable, collaborate with KMFC and internal departments on repo sale timing, pricing and method of sale (dealer, auction, etc.). Engage third parties to facilitate repossession sales when necessary
Manage the inventory and financial control process for crediting units from dealer inventory, returning to AKM inventory and invoicing to new dealers
Assist department Manager to maintain vehicle system databases, including model master, pricing and other master data
Prepare systems and databases for periodic vehicle ordering (Order Periods and Profile Ordering)
Prepare and distribute order period reports to executive management, Sales and others
Serve as back up to department Manager and Vehicle Sales Representatives as necessary
Follow all appropriate department policies and procedures regarding order processing, check processing, warranty buy-backs, destroy unit and other special unit processing
Analyze department processes for effectiveness and accuracy and make recommendations for improvements where needed
Other special requests and tasks will be assigned periodically
Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree is required; minimum 3+ years’ experience in inventory, distribution and operational procedures; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Skills and Qualifications
Must bring energy and enthusiasm to group or team efforts
Must be able to work in team environment as well as work independently
Must exhibit strong analytical skills and excellent oral and written communication skills
Must demonstrate the ability to successfully prioritize and organize multiple, competing tasks
Must be extremely detail and deadline oriented
Must be able to problem solve and formulate solutions or recommendations
Must be able to analyze data and communicate the results effectively
Must be able to accomplish tasks autonomously
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Manufacturing
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Vehicle Operations Lead
role at
Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp., U.S.A.
Duties and Responsibilities
Using your knowledge and experience, provide support to the VOD team to help resolve Dealer and District Manager concerns related to vehicle orders, delivery timing, etc. Elevate concerns to department Manager as needed
Collaborate with Order Desk team to make improvements to systems and procedures to enhance dealer and Kawasaki operations
Promote additional vehicle sales through daily contact with Dealers and District Managers. Inform Dealers of available inventory and solicit new orders
Develop and implement systems for accurately managing inventory using the Loan Pool System
Prepare and execute processes related to the procurement and disposition of inventory for Fleet/Loan Pool vehicles
Coordinate with KMM, Logistics and Trade Compliance teams to expedite requests for rush internal inventory orders and adjust orders and shipping data as needed
Train loan pool users of loan pool system, updating security for access to new system
Responsible for effective shipment arrival communications between requestors, warehouses, shippers, and appropriate KMC staff
Manage loan pool inventory and coordinate Team Member loan pool sales with HR; make recommendations for sale timing and pricing/discount structure; responsible for uploading data and maintaining internal Team Member sales website through K-dealer
Maintain Loan Pool inventory levels in compliance with Finance Department direction
Conduct periodic physical inventory of Loan Pool vehicles in conjunction with department loan pool managers
Maintain records of all loan pool activities, including transactions, approvals, inventory and destruction records
Collaborate with KMFC, AKM Sales and AKM Logistics regarding vehicle inventory disposition during dealer Repossession or Voluntary Terminations
Collaborate with District Managers and KMFC to transfer vehicle inventory from terminating dealers to other dealers to minimize costs and improve sales opportunities
Analyze and recommend to Sales Department the best pricing for relocating terminating dealer inventory while maximizing Kawasaki profitability
When repossessions are inevitable, collaborate with KMFC and internal departments on repo sale timing, pricing and method of sale (dealer, auction, etc.). Engage third parties to facilitate repossession sales when necessary
Manage the inventory and financial control process for crediting units from dealer inventory, returning to AKM inventory and invoicing to new dealers
Assist department Manager to maintain vehicle system databases, including model master, pricing and other master data
Prepare systems and databases for periodic vehicle ordering (Order Periods and Profile Ordering)
Prepare and distribute order period reports to executive management, Sales and others
Serve as back up to department Manager and Vehicle Sales Representatives as necessary
Follow all appropriate department policies and procedures regarding order processing, check processing, warranty buy-backs, destroy unit and other special unit processing
Analyze department processes for effectiveness and accuracy and make recommendations for improvements where needed
Other special requests and tasks will be assigned periodically
Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree is required; minimum 3+ years’ experience in inventory, distribution and operational procedures; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Skills and Qualifications
Must bring energy and enthusiasm to group or team efforts
Must be able to work in team environment as well as work independently
Must exhibit strong analytical skills and excellent oral and written communication skills
Must demonstrate the ability to successfully prioritize and organize multiple, competing tasks
Must be extremely detail and deadline oriented
Must be able to problem solve and formulate solutions or recommendations
Must be able to analyze data and communicate the results effectively
Must be able to accomplish tasks autonomously
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Manufacturing
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