Supervisor, Forecasting & Scheduling at General Motors

Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

AutomotiveIndustries

Requirements

College Diploma or University Degree
High level of analytical ability
High level of interpersonal skills
Confidence to interact with GM Canada senior leadership
Strong presentation skills
Strong skills in collaboration, decision making, initiative, organization/time management, dealing with ambiguity, oral and written communication
Proficient knowledge and use of Power BI, Excel & PowerPoint
Strong knowledge of GM products and customer requirements
Ability to interpret production schedules and vehicle condition files
Customer-focused with all stakeholders
Systems oriented and process driven with excellent attention to detail
Ability to work independently, identify tasks needed to achieve a goal and execute them
Preferred Skills and Abilities
Working knowledge of the automobile industry
Understanding of field/dealership operations (consensus & ordering)
Understanding of order fulfillment processes

Responsibilities

Supervise the Forecasting & Scheduling Analyst
Supervise the Forecasting/Scheduling/Market Analyst
Develop short term GM retail, GM fleet and industry forecasts (current year and following year)
Develop and maintain automated processes (using Power BI or other tools) for both new and legacy analyses and reporting
At the end of each month: Update the sales forecast with actual sales for the month that just closed; use forecasting tools to assess retail sales upside/risk and increase/decrease the overall annual forecast as required; set the monthly retail forecast for the remainder of the year; interact with the fleet team to set the monthly fleet forecast for the remainder of the year; create reports that summarize the retail and fleet forecasts, total and retail market share, and year-over-year comparisons
At the 20-day of each month: Estimate the expected sales & market share for the month based on sales to date; prepare presentations summarizing the state of the business at the 20-day mark
Work with the brand and fleet teams to develop the budget retail forecast for the following year
Communicate approved sales forecasts each month to GMNA
Develop production requests (increases or decreases) required to support the sales forecast
Prepare presentations for senior leadership summarizing the production requests and provide insights relevant to analyses and discussions
Gain approval from senior leadership to proceed with production requests
Submit production requests to production control team
Attend the production schedule proposal meeting to review North American scheduling requests and summarize outcome of the call
Update analysis sheets with the updated production schedule when the M-Schedule is published by the production control team
Develop relationship with the NAMA forecasting team
Prepare inventory reports summarizing shipments vs sales vs inventory
For each model, determine the ideal inventory level required at dealerships in order to achieve the sales forecast
Prepare graphs to demonstrate appropriate inventory levels, show production changes, and establish sales upside/risk
Meet with the brand and fleet teams to discuss retail sales forecast changes and production adjustments
Miscellaneous reports and analyses throughout the month

Skills

Forecasting

Scheduling

Power BI

Sales Analysis

Data Automation

Reporting

Budgeting

Production Planning

Market Share Analysis

Presentations

General Motors

Designs, manufactures, and sells vehicles

About General Motors

General Motors designs, manufactures, and sells vehicles and vehicle parts, catering to individual consumers, businesses, and government entities. The company operates in both traditional internal combustion engine vehicles and the growing electric vehicle (EV) market, generating revenue through vehicle sales and financing services. GM stands out from competitors with its commitment to community service, sustainability, and diversity, as evidenced by a majority female Board of Directors. The company's goal is to balance traditional automotive manufacturing with technological advancements in electric and autonomous vehicles.

Detroit, MichiganHeadquarters

1908Year Founded

$486.7MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Automotive & Transportation, Financial ServicesIndustries

10,001+Employees

Benefits

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Company Match

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Assistance

Flexible Work Hours

Discount on GM vehicles

Risks

Shutting down Cruise Robotaxi may affect investor confidence in GM's AV strategy.

Chevrolet Equinox EV recall could harm GM's safety reputation.

Leadership transition in design may disrupt continuity and brand identity.

Differentiation

GM's Dynamic Fuel Management system enhances fuel efficiency in traditional vehicles.

GM leads in board diversity with 55% women directors.

GM's pivot to personal autonomous vehicles aligns with consumer trends.

Upsides

Partnership with Nvidia boosts GM's autonomous vehicle technology capabilities.

Collaboration with ChargePoint expands EV charging infrastructure, enhancing consumer appeal.

Bryan Nesbitt's appointment as design head may bring innovation to GM's vehicle design.

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