Regional Carflow & Inventory Strategy Lead

alliance; Bellflower (CA); Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Nissan is seeking a Regional Carflow/Bus Plan Manager in Somerset, NJ for a full-time, hybrid role (in-office Mon-Thu). You will lead analysis to optimize regional inventory, advise on allocations, and coordinate with regional teams to balance model mix and profitability while maintaining dealer satisfaction.

The role requires 6 years of marketing/sales experience and a Bachelor's degree, plus proficiency with inventory systems and planning tools.

Qualifications

• A total of 6 years of progressive Marketing and Sales experience including: At least one successful rotation in a field support position, such as DOM, FOM or FSM role and at least one rotation within the carflow, car mix or distribution field.
• Bachelor's degree
• Prior work may be a combination within a dealership, region, headquarters, or manufacturing facility and may be at the Specialist, Analyst or Regional Manager level or similar type of position.
• Proficient in the use of distribution and inventory systems associated with carflow and distribution.
• Understanding of the principles of inventory control and management to allow sales goals to be met and profits to be maximized. Understanding of car mix options on profitability.
• Working knowledge of word processor, spreadsheet, other PC applications, or mainframe applications to produce non-standard, creative products. Additional knowledge of sales related systems.
• Ability to prioritize own schedules and organize work load effectively with minimal daily supervision.
• Ability to function effectively and remain productive in a virtual office environment
• Ability to focus on the best interests of the dealership and Nissan.

Responsibilities

• Reviews regional model allocations and analyzes current and anticipated inventory levels based on current and forecasted sales.
• Discuss current and expected surplus and shortages and alert management for additional DOM/FOM focus.
• Coordinates with regional marketing and sales group to identify inventories for which additional regional media, C&I and tactical dollars may be needed to reduce inventory and drive sales.
• Maintain brand value and customer brand perceptions through optimal inventory control.
• Reviews vehicles’ option mix ordered and encourages more profitable option ordering by dealers to meet regional mandates.
• Forecasts wholesale option mixes that meet mandated option profitability in Production Ordering Forecast Tool (POFT).
• Identifies fastest selling option packages and anticipates customer model and option preferences.
• Monitors system driven carflow adjustments in response to fluctuating influences such as competitors’ challenges, promotions and product demand.

Skills

Marketing experience

Sales experience

Inventory systems

Dealership knowledge

Strategic planning

Communication

Virtual collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

POFT

Job description

Nissan is seeking a Regional Carflow/Bus Plan Manager in Somerset, NJ for a full-time, hybrid role (in-office Mon-Thu). You will lead analysis to optimize regional inventory, advise on allocations, and coordinate with regional teams to balance model mix and profitability while maintaining dealer satisfaction.

The role requires 6 years of marketing/sales experience and a Bachelor's degree, plus proficiency with inventory systems and planning tools.