Senior Manager, Genesis Distribution

Hyundai Motor Company • Fountain Valley, CA

27d • $114,800 - $164,000 • Onsite

About The Position

At Genesis, we’ve rethought our business and created cars that combine performance, quality, design and innovation into a complete package. It’s time you rethink what you expect from an employer. At Genesis, we understand you're not just building a career – you're building a life. We believe in our people and realize that our success is a direct result of our commitment in offering you great opportunities for your career. If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment and are looking for a chance to become part of a stellar team of professionals, we invite you to apply online today.

Requirements

• Must be a high school graduate.
• Eight or more years of experience.
• Five plus years of automotive experience with experience in distribution management required.
• Strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to multi-task.
• Outstanding customer relations and interpersonal skills a must.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively under pressure and mulit-task in a fast-paced, goal-oriented environment.
• Strong analytical skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Master’s degree a plus.
• Regional/Field background and experience a plus.
• Three to five years of supervisory experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Lead Genesis U.S. vehicle distribution operations, including production and wholesale forecasting, vehicle ordering, receiving, and volume planning to achieve wholesale objectives.
• Manage the end-to-end vehicle pipeline, ensuring optimal inventory balance across regions, ports, and model mix while addressing production constraints.
• Oversee distribution systems (GERP/OTD), ensuring data accuracy and integrity for new model setup, inventory management, pricing, and production order communications.
• Direct monthly vehicle allocation processes and coordinate production schedules with retailers and manufacturing partners.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, including Monroney labels, invoice accuracy, ancillary labels, and required disclosures.
• Monitor order status, manage production communications, and provide timely updates on wholesale release timing to internal stakeholders.
• Partner cross-functionally with Sales Planning, Product Line Management (PLM), and other business units to optimize production volume and vehicle mix.
• Develop short- and long-term distribution strategies, including support for new model launches, system enhancements, and resource planning.
• Provide executives with actionable analysis, reporting, and recommendations to support data-driven decision-making.
• Lead governance activities by creating and presenting distribution-related materials for executive reviews and business meetings.
• Serve as the primary liaison with Genesis Area staff, gathering field feedback and communicating key operational issues.
• Manage special projects and ad hoc initiatives as required.
• Directly supervise, mentor, coach, and develop team members to improve departmental effectiveness and performance.
• Support and act as backup to the Senior Group Manager, Sales Planning and Distribution, when needed.

Benefits

• Monthly Hyundai/Genesis vehicle lease allowance (including insurance and maintenance)
• Holiday Pay - the company shuts down with pay between Christmas and New Years.
• Vacation and sick time off
• Healthcare insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
• 401(K) company match
• Additional 401(K) Employer Enhanced Contribution program – eligible after 1 year of employment, in addition to the regular employer matching contribution
• Basic life insurance, short- and long-term disability
• Mental health, wellbeing, and employee assistance program
• Health advocate (coordinate care and services, assistance with claim and billing issues, understanding Hyundai benefits)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED