Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Forecast and procure Genuine Nissan and Infiniti Accessories from assigned suppliers in support of NNA VPC Accessory business.
• Review and maintain optimal inventory levels of VPC Accessories across a network of 10 VPC locations and 7 Warehouse located throughout the U.S and Mexico
• Establish various forecasting and inventory control parameters within VPC Procurement System in order to meet various department objectives.
• Manage relationship and day-to-day activity with assigned VPC Accessory suppliers
• Prepare inventory shortage status to management concerning critical situations
• Create inventory analysis reports for review with management
• Conduct transportation expedite analysis for review with management
• Coordinate with VPC Accessory Operations for system BOM set up for assigned parts
• Coordinate with VPC Accessory Operations for warehouse space requirements for assigned parts
• Coach those suppliers needing improvement on timely delivery of VPC Accessories
• Review supplier open order reports to prioritize supplier production addressing critical outstanding orders.
• Allocate supplier shipping of limited available production
• Support department’s high volume complex programs and suppliers utilizing all available technical skills effectively and proficiently
• Investigate supplier delinquent paid invoices discrepancies
• Process component replacement orders to maintain VPC Accessory kit integrity
• Collaborate as necessary with Accessory Product Planning, Accessory Engineering, Accessory Quality and Accessory Sales and Marketing departments for assigned parts
• Provide training and assistance as needed for new and current staff in completing job responsibilities
• As necessary, performs other related duties of which the above are not representative
• Comply with the requirements of the company’s Quality Management System.

Required Skills, Experience, and Education:

• 3+ years of related experience
• Equivalent related professional experience, technical courses, seminars and in-house classroom training.
• Thorough knowledge of inventory control processes and procedures.
• Understanding of statistical analysis, parts forecasting methodologies, and associated system software.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel including V-lookup, Macros and advanced formulas, Powe Point, Word, other PC applications

Desired Skills, Experience, and Education:

• Bachelor's degree in related discipline

Physical Requirements:

• Travel: Infrequent day and overnight travel
• Remain in a stationary/seated position for an extended period.
• Regularly required to operate a computer, telephone, keyboard, and other office machinery.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work.
• The ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and/or other sounds.