Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
Vehicle Operations Lead
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A., Lincoln, Nebraska, United States, 68511
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Vehicle Operations Lead
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Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Lead Resource for Vehicle Order Desk (VOD): Providing support to the VOD team to resolve dealer and district manager concerns related to vehicle orders, delivery timing, etc., and elevating concerns to the 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, informing them of available inventory and soliciting new orders.
Oversee Corporate Vehicle Loan Pool: Developing and implementing systems for accurately managing inventory using the Loan Pool System.
Prepare and execute processes related to procurement and disposition of inventory for Fleet/Loan Pool vehicles.
Coordinate with KMM, Logistics and Trade Compliance teams to expedite rush internal inventory orders and adjust orders and shipping data as needed.
Train loan pool users, updating security for access to new systems.
Maintain effective shipment arrival communications between requestors, warehouses, shippers, and KMC staff.
Manage loan pool inventory and coordinate team member loan pool sales with HR, making recommendations for sale timing and pricing/discount structure.
Maintain loan pool inventory levels in compliance with Finance Department directives.
Conduct periodic physical inventory of Loan Pool vehicles with department loan pool manager.
Maintain records of all loan pool activities, including transactions, approvals, inventory and destruction records.
Manage Dealer Terminations and Repossessions: Collaborate with KMFC, AKM Sales, and AKM Logistics regarding vehicle inventory disposition during dealer repossession or voluntary termination.
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 best pricing for relocating terminating dealer inventory to maximize 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 Orders).
Prepare and distribute order period reports to executive management, sales and other stakeholders.
Serve as backup to department manager and vehicle sales representatives as necessary, following all department policies and procedures regarding order processing, check processing, warranty buy-backs, destroy unit and other special unit processes.
Analyze department processes for effectiveness and accuracy, making recommendations for improvements where needed.
Carry out other special requests and tasks 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 automatically or independently.
Employment Type Full-time
Seniority Level Associate
Job Function Administrative, Customer Service, & Sales
Industries Manufacturing
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Vehicle Operations Lead
role at
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Lead Resource for Vehicle Order Desk (VOD): Providing support to the VOD team to resolve dealer and district manager concerns related to vehicle orders, delivery timing, etc., and elevating concerns to the 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, informing them of available inventory and soliciting new orders.
Oversee Corporate Vehicle Loan Pool: Developing and implementing systems for accurately managing inventory using the Loan Pool System.
Prepare and execute processes related to procurement and disposition of inventory for Fleet/Loan Pool vehicles.
Coordinate with KMM, Logistics and Trade Compliance teams to expedite rush internal inventory orders and adjust orders and shipping data as needed.
Train loan pool users, updating security for access to new systems.
Maintain effective shipment arrival communications between requestors, warehouses, shippers, and KMC staff.
Manage loan pool inventory and coordinate team member loan pool sales with HR, making recommendations for sale timing and pricing/discount structure.
Maintain loan pool inventory levels in compliance with Finance Department directives.
Conduct periodic physical inventory of Loan Pool vehicles with department loan pool manager.
Maintain records of all loan pool activities, including transactions, approvals, inventory and destruction records.
Manage Dealer Terminations and Repossessions: Collaborate with KMFC, AKM Sales, and AKM Logistics regarding vehicle inventory disposition during dealer repossession or voluntary termination.
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 best pricing for relocating terminating dealer inventory to maximize 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 Orders).
Prepare and distribute order period reports to executive management, sales and other stakeholders.
Serve as backup to department manager and vehicle sales representatives as necessary, following all department policies and procedures regarding order processing, check processing, warranty buy-backs, destroy unit and other special unit processes.
Analyze department processes for effectiveness and accuracy, making recommendations for improvements where needed.
Carry out other special requests and tasks 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 automatically or independently.
Employment Type Full-time
Seniority Level Associate
Job Function Administrative, Customer Service, & Sales
Industries Manufacturing
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