Vehicle Allocation Manager

Company Background

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Position Summary

As the Vehicle Allocation Manager at Subaru of America (SOA), you'll oversee the allocation of over $1 billion in vehicles monthly, managing both the vehicle wholesaling process and accessory applications.

This role is pivotal in developing and maintaining efficient vehicle supply chain operations, ensuring timely distribution, and enhancing SOA Field and retailer satisfaction while upholding SOA's profitability and compliance standards.

This position also oversees coordination and follow-through of the Fixed Operations strategy for port-installed vehicle accessory sales, annual goals, and monthly targets.

Major Responsibilities


* Manages the vehicle wholesale allocation (approximately $1 billion+/month) and technical processes of the monthly Subaru of America (SOA) Retailer Allocation, including the creation of Vehicle Order Numbers (VONs) in the Vehicle Planning System (VPS) and management of the allocation in the Subaru Allocation Manager (SAM) software.


* Manages approximately $20+ million in vehicle accessory application in partnership with Port & Logistics group, Accessories Planning Team, and Regional Distribution Managers.

Evaluates monthly needs and goals to create a well-balanced relation to sales and demand with the Accessory Planning team to meet the organizational Per New Vehicle Wholesaled (PNVW) target.

Leads internal team discussions to review all parts/accessories and manages what is available for allocation at the ports as it pertains to PNVW.


* Identifies strategic and tactical Information Technology (IT) needs regarding inventory management at the corporate and retail level.

Manages issues and provides guidance to the Field for Subaru Allocation Management (SAM), Sold Orders, and the Retailer Order System (ROS).


* Effectively analyzes and reports system-assigned allocation quantities, before allocation release, to ensure that the proper distribution of Inter...