Distribution Operations Specialist

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Manage the planning and execution of KUS Fleet vehicle distribution and front-end program operations, including production ordering, allocation, pipeline management, logistics coordination, customer delivery support, and final vehicle disposition. Align customer demand and open purchase order requirements with production schedules, available supply, port and carrier capacity, negotiated contract requirements, and delivery commitments across all KUS vehicle lines.

Coordinate the collection and compilation of RACs’ (rental car companies) input to develop Fleet production orders and submit POs to KHQ, KaGA, HMGMA and KMX in a timely manner. Prepare running 5-month forecasts for KHQ, KaGA, HMGMA and KMX produced Fleet vehicles, which is consistent with corporate expectation.

Provide end-to-end operational oversight of the QMP vehicle program with KaGA and HMGMA and serve as the primary company contact for the in-house MSO printing operation.

Develop, validate, and distribute Fleet and Distribution reporting, dashboards, and executive summaries that identify performance trends, operating risks, required actions, and decisions needed.

Exercise independent judgment to resolve vehicle, system, documentation, vendor, and logistics exceptions while coordinating corrective actions across internal departments and external partners.

Priority One: 30% - Fleet Allocation Planning & Execution

Lead the operational execution of the approved Fleet allocation strategy. Establish daily allocation priorities based on demand, vehicle availability, customer commitments, logistics capacity, and delivery requirements. Resolve operational exceptions within established authority and elevate material issues with analysis and recommendations.

Priority Two: 25% - Production Ordering & VIN Lifecycle Management

Coordinate Fleet production ordering and manage vehicle status from order submission and VIN creation through allocation, shipment, delivery, and customer handoff. Monitor production, inventory, data, and system risks and coordinate corrective actions to minimize business disruption.

Priority Three: 15% - Logistics Coordination & Delivery Performance

Coordinate with ports, carriers, processing facilities, and logistics partners to support vehicle movement and delivery performance. Monitor shipment timing, dwell, capacity, and exceptions; lead recovery efforts and elevate material risks with recommended actions.

Priority Four: 15% - Reporting, Analytics & Decision Support

Develop and validate Fleet and distribution reporting for management, executive leadership, and cross-functional stakeholders. Analyze operational data to identify trends, risks, and constraints and provide actionable insights and recommendations.

Priority Five: 15% - Fleet Programs, Controls & Process Improvement

Oversee assigned Fleet support programs, including QMP vehicle coordination and MSO operations. Manage program performance, vendor coordination, document exceptions, billing review, process controls, and audit-support records. Maintain procedures and lead continuous improvement initiatives.

Personally Performed Duties:

• Administer Fleet forecasting, production-order…