Corporate Vehicle Planning Manager

Job Summary

Serves as primary steward of corporate vehicle assets owned by Subaru of America, Inc.

(SOA).

Provides strategic leadership for the Corporate Vehicle Operations Team, including workforce planning, talent development, performance management, and succession planning to ensure the organization is positioned to meet future business demands.

Prepares annual vehicle forecast and, throughout the year, responds to corporate needs and business influences to ensure the efficient turnover of corporate vehicles.

(Approximate average inventory of +/-2500 vehicles of $65 million in value.) Provides managerial oversight to all SOA employee purchase and lease programs, which includes, but is not limited to, the Employee Vehicle Lease Program (EVLP), Retiree Lease Program, and new/used vehicle employee sales.

Interprets Corporate Vehicle policies, procedures, and programs; recommends changes, amendments, and/or new policies when appropriate; and frequently determines when exceptions are warranted.

Monitors and provides regional oversight to Regional offices to ensure adherence to Corporate Vehicle asset policies and procedures.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Primary Responsibilities


* Serves as a mentor, leader, and subject matter expert for the Corporate Vehicles Operations Team.

Leads, manages, and develops team members to achieve their full potential in this role and prepare them for future growth.

Maintains responsibility for team members' achievement of department goals and adherence to department standards.

Completes mid-year and annual reviews for staff and provides direction and coaching to staff on all performance-related areas.


* Ensures that Subaru of America (SOA) is compliant with all relevant motor vehicle, registration, tax, and vehicle-related state laws by working closely with the Risk Management, Legal, and Tax Departments and the Regions' Distribution teams.

Serves as managerial-level point of contact to these departments/teams and implements policy/procedure updates as needed in response to regulatory changes.


* Manages SOA Test Fleet program and provides oversight for department vehicle fleets at Headquarters and Regional offices.

This includes taking responsibility for annual forecasting, vehicle ordering, coordinating logistics of vehicle transport and delivery around the country, the efficient and secure operations of offsite vehicle storage and delivery facilities, to vehicle turnover and ultimate sale at retailers or auction at vehicles' end of term of service.


* Provides strategic oversight of post-repurchase lemon law activities as well as the Corporate Vehicle annual audit process.


* Manages the following programs: Employee Vehicle Lease Programs (EVLP), Employee Vehicle Purchase Program, and the Retiree Lease Program.

Ensures a positive customer experience for all stakeholders in these programs, including but not limited to, employees, immediate family members, out-of-household family members, retiree...