Manager, Vehicle Order & Allocation Management

Stellantis NV; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellantis NV in Auburn, Alabama, seeks a Manager for Vehicle Order & Allocation Management to lead the end-to-end vehicle ordering and dealer allocation processes. This role ensures operational excellence, system reliability, and alignment across Sales, Brands, Supply Chain, Production Planning, and ICT.

You will drive modernization, resolve complex issues, and lead cross-functional teams to improve efficiency and customer experience, leveraging reporting and automation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.
• 10+ years of automotive operations or supply chain experience.
• 3+ years leading teams or cross-functional projects.
• Strong problem-solving, analytics, and project skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing vehicle ordering and allocation team.
• Oversee monthly vehicle allocation activities for US dealer ops.
• Manage vehicle ordering, inventory planning, and sales code administration.
• Collaborate with Brand, Sales, Supply Chain and ICT to meet objectives.
• Drive modernization with analytics, automation, and BI tools.

Skills

Leadership

Supply chain

Project management

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Power Automate

SQL

Job description

The Manager, Vehicle Order & Allocation Management is responsible for leading the execution and continuous improvement of Stellantis' vehicle ordering and dealer allocation processes. This position serves as the business lead for critical ordering and allocation systems, ensuring operational excellence, system reliability, and alignment between Sales, Brands, Supply Chain, Production Planning, and Information & Communication Technology (ICT).

This position will oversee the development and execution of allocation strategies, resolve complex business and system issues, drive process modernization initiatives, and lead cross-functional teams to improve operational efficiency and customer experience. The successful candidate will possess strong leadership capabilities, exceptional analytical skills, and a passion for continuous improvement and digital transformation.

Key Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team responsible for vehicle ordering and allocation operations
• Lead monthly vehicle allocation activities supporting US dealer operations that ensure fair, compliant, and effective allocation methodologies
• Oversee vehicle ordering processes, product availability management, sales code administration, and ordering restrictions
• Partner with Brand, Sales, and Supply Chain organizations to support business objectives and market requirements
• Serve as business owner and subject matter expert for VOIM, allocation systems, and supporting business applications
• Partner closely with ICT teams to investigate, prioritize, and resolve production issues
• Drive modernization initiatives utilizing advanced reporting, analytics, workflow automation, and digital tools

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in automotive operations, supply chain, inventory management, production planning, sales operations, allocation, or related disciplines
• Minimum of 3 years of leadership experience managing people, projects, or cross-functional teams
• Demonstrated problem-solving, analytical, and project management capabilities
• Strong communication and presentation skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Automotive OEM experience
• Experience supporting vehicle ordering, inventory planning, allocation, production scheduling, or demand planning processes
• Experience partnering with ICT organizations on system enhancements and issue resolution
• Advanced Excel, Power BI, Power Automate, SQL, or business intelligence experience