Regional Distribution Analyst

Date: Sep 6, 2024

Location: Irvine, California, US

Company: Kia America, Inc.

At Kia, we’re creating award-winning products and redefining what value means in the automotive industry. It takes a special group of individuals to do what we do, and we do it together. Our culture is fast-paced, collaborative, and innovative. Our people thrive on thinking differently and challenging the status quo. We are creating something special here, a culture of learning and opportunity, where you can help Kia achieve big things and most importantly, feel passionate and connected to your work every day.

Kia provides team members with competitive benefits including premium paid medical, dental and vision coverage for you and your dependents, 401(k) plan matching of 100% up to 6% of the salary deferral, and time off starting at 14 days per year. Kia also offers company lease and purchase programs, company-wide holiday shutdown, paid volunteer hours, and premium lifestyle amenities at our corporate campus in Irvine, California.

Status

Exempt

Summary

Under the direct supervision of the Regional Distribution Manager, provide support for Regional Distribution Department.  Perform all regional distribution analyst duties for the Region.

Major Responsibilities

1st Priority - 50%

Manage Company Vehicle system and procedures. This includes Auto Shows and Special Promotions. Dispose of these vehicles to dealers or auction according to policy.


2nd Priority - 15%

Maintain allocation and distribution files for the Regional Distribution Department, including all allocation records.


3rd Priority - 15%

Input Dealer Wholesale orders through the Formal Allocation System and through the manual system as needed.


4th Priority - 10%

Disseminate daily sales and stock reports to regions staff.  Prepare all month end sales reports.


5th Priority - 10%

Process wholesale returns and interest reimbursements for damaged or lost vehicles.
 

Education/Certification

  • Bachelor degree or equivalent work experience required

Overall Experience

  • 1-3 years’ work or internship experience required

 

Position Requirements

  • Occasional travel may be required 
  • May need to work additional hours outside of normal business hours as required by the job, including weekends or holidays
  • Perform other duties as assigned
  • Ability to relocate to a new location if requested by company.
     

Directly Related Experience

  • Some automotive, customer service or administrative experience a plus for Analyst assignment.

Skills

Excellent communication skills required (written and oral)
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite – Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint

Competencies

Adapting to Change
CHALLENGE - Solving Complex Problems
Championing Customer Needs
COLLABORATION - Building and Supporting Teams
Communicating Effectively
CUSTOMER - Serving Customers
Delivering High Quality Work
Entrepreneurial Thinking
GLOBALITY - Showing Community and Social Responsibility
Managing Resources
PEOPLE - Interacting with People at Different Levels

Pay Range

$59,725.00 - $​​​​​​​79,995.98

Pay will be based on several variables that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to, job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training, etc.

 

Equal Employment Opportunities

KUS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, including pregnancy and childbirth and related medical conditions, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, legally protected physical disability or mental disability, legally protected medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, family care or medical leave status, protected veteran or military status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.  KUS complies with applicable law governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which KUS has offices.  The KUS EEO policy applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment.

 

Disclaimer:  The above information on this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification and for this position.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.


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