Distribution Analyst 1

Nissan Motor Corporation • Franklin, TN

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are currently looking for a Distribution Analyst 1 to join our team in Franklin, TN. Responsible for coordinating, monitoring, and managing Distribution activities. Responds to questions on distribution-related subjects. Assists in training team members and dealership personnel on ordering as well as responding to distribution-related inquiries from the field and dealership personnel.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university
• 1-3 years progressive Marketing and Sales experience.
• Ability to prioritize and organize work schedule effectively with minimal daily supervision.
• Ability to focus on the best interests of Nissan and the Regions.
• Can remain objective in the course of building relationships.
• Dedication to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers.
• Attentive to others’ opinions and perspectives.
• Ability to present ideas and analysis in an effective manner with clear and concise communication.
• Ability to understand the complexities of situations and solicit assistance from others as needed.
• Ability and availability to work irregular or extended hours including weekends and holidays as needed.
• Working knowledge of word processor, spreadsheet, other PC applications, or mainframe applications to produce non-standard, creative products.
• Additional knowledge of sales related systems.
• General knowledge of and the ability to analyze market trends.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience at the specialist level in Consumer Affairs, Sales Operations, Distribution, Market Representation or Marketing is preferred.
• Previous sales or dealership contact experience is a plus.
• detail-oriented; analytical/PC skills; written, oral and interpersonal communication skills; presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Subject matter expert relative to distribution activities including but not limited to: vehicle allocation processes; order pool management; supplemental allocation activities; order assignments; in depth knowledge of host and web based systems supporting distribution activities and dealer inquiries; training other team members.
• Ability to prepare all dealer communications
• Supports dealers with allocation and order placement questions along with tracking/expediting customer sold orders.
• Supports Fleet customers on order placement to delivery schedule, and monitoring shipments.
• Ensures distribution policy compliance.
• Responds to dealer and fleet customer inquiries on all facets of the distribution process, including questions regarding vehicle availability, vehicle order status, and shipping schedules.
• Trains and assists dealership personnel on automated vehicle ordering systems, enabling dealers to order the correct mix of vehicles
• Locates, assigns and processes product searches for special need vehicles for other departments.
• Responsible for determining Nissan and Infiniti wholesale availability and set regional/national wholesale and Draft objectives for Carflow
• Communicate a daily wholesale forecast and analyze the movement of vehicles within the forecast in order to determine risk, find anomalies, and resolve issues that may prevent the successful completion of wholesale/assignment objectives
• Responsible for managing excessive dwell at VPCs and Rail Ramp locations.
• Responsible for New Model Launch coordination relative to distribution activities including but not limited to: coordination meetings with CMM, WWS, SCM and distribution, launch allocation formula/letters, pricing and Monroney flags
• Responsible for managing and responding to all communications that come through the National Distribution mailbox, included but not limited to: inputting Retail Delivery Records per exception requests, answering requests from legal, supporting ad hoc requests from WWS / SCM, and NNA teams.
• Producing and distributing related sales and production ad hoc data analysis.
• Work with a model-line specific team that follows the lifecycle of a production mix of trim/options, from forecast at N+2 timing to production, in the support of creating a better forecast, recommendations to dealers for the current production order, and final build specs for unsold orders.
• Generate forecasts, recommended trim and model mix of future production.
• Review the output of the Dealer Order Limit system to ensure fair and equitable allocation of constrained commodities.
• Maintain models available table, VPC accessory application table, and National color table in support of the forecasting and allocation process.
• Generate reports as an output of the recommended order process, including mandates, and analyze those ensuring accurate application as well as market anomalies and compliance to distribution policies.
• Data analysis; as it pertains to vehicle forecasting and ordering, retail sales, region review, and scheduling changes.
• Responsible for managing all retail and fleet buybacks nationally for both Nissan and Infiniti, including coordinating with final disposition to Company Vehicles.
• Collaborate with VPC body shops in support of timely repair and final disposition of vehicles returned for repair due to damage
• Work in partnership with WWS, NNA insurance carrier in support of large scale events requiring repurchase of dealer inventory, as necessary.
• Track damaged units that have not been shipped to support shipment to end customer

Benefits

• Career Growth and Continuous Learning Opportunities
• Benefit from diverse career paths, cross-departmental moves, and innovative learning platforms.
• Enhance your skills through seminars, leadership training, and tuition reimbursement programs, all while playing a vital role in shaping the future of transportation.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package, including medical, mental health, parental leave, retirement savings & unique Nissan perks, including discounts on lease vehicles as part of our Employee Lease Program and a Vehicle Purchase Program (VPP).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level