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It’s more than just a career; it’s a passion. While we love our vehicles, we recognize that it’s the people behind them who truly make them exceptional. We cherish our open and speak‑up culture, embrace our commitment to social responsibility, celebrate diversity, innovate boldly, take pride in what we do, and thrive together as a team.At Volkswagen Group Canada, Inc. we value initiative, creativity, teamwork, and high performance within a dynamic and engaging environment.
Our shared goal across all departments and brands is to uphold superior standards and provide a consistent, outstanding brand experience.Why Join Us?Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefitsOpportunities for growth and developmentA flexible, collaborative work cultureThe chance to work with innovative Volkswagen and Audi vehiclesBring your passion and ideas to a team that’s shaping the future of mobility.Position OverviewIn an industry that is rapidly changing, this role will be critical to build strategy, analytics and flexibility to adapt to short‑term changes while still achieving full market potential on a monthly and annual basis.The Planning & Allocation Consultant is an integral part of the sales planning and distribution team.
This position is responsible for ensuring that Audi Canada and its dealers are properly supplied with the correct product to meet market demands while maintaining optimal inventory levels and high turn rates on all vehicle lines.Working with many stakeholders across the organization, this role consults on short term (2 year) planning for new car volumes and the associated allocation and production filling.
This person will work closely with order management, long term planning, AUDI AG sales and production, product planning & marketing, finance, as well as field operations and dealer partners and on a daily basis.As a Sales Employee, you are responsible for providing excellent customer service and driving the sale of automotive products. You support customers in selecting suitable products, provide information, conduct demonstrations, and handle sales transactions.
Additionally, you maintain product displays, organize inventory, and manage complaints. The role requires solid knowledge of automotive products and the ability to understand customer needs and exceed sales targets.Key ResponsibilitiesResponsible for monthly dealer allocation utilizing product forecasting and short‑term planningDetermine, publish and monitor monthly dealer production allocations based on Budget Planning Objectives (BPO), sales history and stocking levels.Monitor national, area, and dealer inventory levels against sales results and make recommendations to the for solutions to identified problems or plans to capitalize upon identified opportunitiesSupport of the long‑term planning process (LAP), carbon and ZEV legislation planning.
Provide market and segment analysis and consult on opportunity based on annual and quarterly forecasts.Work with product planning, government relations and AUDI AG on compliance topics related to short term planning.Depaetment leader for dealer objective (BPO) planning. Manage methodology and recommendation of annual dealer objective setting as well as adjustments for any monthly deviations.Vehicle forecasting for Audi Canada as it pertains to model mix, engine, drive‑train, and equipment installation rates.Monthly collaboration with AUDI AG to ensure that required order submissions are completed and received.Monitor and analyze dealer orders, generate production allocation reports to identify shortfalls, imbalances and capacity constraints.Construct and automate reports in relation to inventory pipeline, allocation and turn rates.
Provide insights and opportunities in coordination with the sales steering analyst.Administer and publish monthly Sales Planning Document (SPD) in accordance with required timelines. Consult stakeholders on deviations and rationale.Actively participate in monthly sales planning process a