Senior Specialist, Volume Planning

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As a key member of the National Sales Operations Team, the Senior Specialist, Volume Planning, is primarily responsible for optimizing inventories and model-mix across BMW Group Canada’s retailer network. This role develops and executes the yearly national BMW & MINI retail / wholesale budgets at the Series, Retailer, and Monthly level. Strong analytical and communication skills are the main assets to succeed in this role.
Key Responsibilities

• Prepare Retailer budget and coordinate between regional and national sales management
• Assist in creating reports related to inventory analysis for the regions as required
• Assist with AG vehicle ordering process within AG software systems.
• Provide market input to National Sales on future volume production requirements
• Continually analyze inventory-related processes and effectively design and propose adjustments/enhancements to the national sales team when required
• Act as a Business Project Leader for IS Projects as required.
• Act as a primary point of contact on all Retailer inventory-related issues including under/over stock
• Calculate various vehicle allocation methods and effectively communicate both internally and externally
• Assist with short-range volume planning, including the development of monthly forecasts and input into the IVP system.
• Analyze Retailer inventories and production pipelines to maximize wholesale and retail sales within BMW AG and BMW Group Canada planning objectives
• Assist Retailers with model-mix and vehicle specifications to align with market demand

Qualifications

• Strong background in automotive operations, either at a Retailer or manufacturer level
• Very strong analytical aptitude
• Excellent interpersonal skills in dealing with customers and Retailer personnel in high stress situation
• University Degree in Business or Commerce
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills

Benefits of working at BMW Group Canada include:

• Education reimbursement.
• Highly competitive compensation.
• Performance incentives programs.
• Cutting edge innovation and creativity.
• Flexible working models.**
• Incredible BMW, MINI and Motorrad employee vehicle/motorcycle programs.
• First-rate health and wellness benefits.
• World-class office space.
• Fully stocked coffee/tea bar.
• An award winning culture.
• Fresh & nutritious meals in our amazing fully staffed, and subsidized, onsite cafeteria.

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• We encourage interested candidates who may legally work in Canada to apply for the role. Our organization follows a hybrid work structure. To be eligible for this role, candidates are expected to work from our Head Office in Richmond Hill, Ontario three times in a week.