Assistant Manager, Fleet Strategy
hace 9 días
Torrance
What Makes a Honda, is Who makes a Honda Honda has a clear vision for the future, and it’s a joyful one. We are looking for individuals with the skills, courage, persistence, and dreams that will help us reach our future-focused goals. At our core is innovation. Honda is constantly innovating and developing solutions to drive our business with record success. We strive to be a company that serves as a source of “power” that supports people around the world who are trying to do things based on their own initiative and that helps people expand their own potential. To this end, Honda strives to realize “the joy and freedom of mobility” by developing new technologies and an innovative approach to achieve a “zero environmental footprint.” We are looking for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, continuous improvement values, and a strong work ethic to join our team. If your goals and values align with Honda’s, we want you to join our team to Bring the Future! JOB PURPOSE The Assistant Manager, Fleet Strategy supports the growth and scalability of Honda and Acura’s Fleet and Mobility business by leading strategic initiatives, analytics, and process improvements. This role develops data driven insights, implements new systems, and creates scalable workflows to support future expansion while optimizing incentive analysis and strategies that maximize revenue and operating profit. The role also supervises and supports team members, oversees vehicle ordering processes, and partners cross functionally to improve operational efficiency and customer experience, balancing tactical execution with long term strategic planning. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES Strategy and Analytics • Lead analysis of fleet and retail sales data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities• Monitor industry trends and competitor activity to inform strategic decisions, • Lead analysis of fleet wholesale residual value trends for AHM and competitor products to support pricing strategies, • Support incentive strategy and product mix planning, • Develop sales forecasts, incentive strategies, and performance dashboards, • Manage special project pricing analysis for acquisition, logistics, and de-fleeting activities Process Improvement and Systems • Lead process documentation and standardization to support scalability• Partner with IT and business teams to implement CRM, Order Management Systems, and automation tools, • Drive digital transformation initiatives to reduce manual work and improve efficiency, • Develop procedures for order acquisition, vehicle user assignment, and risk management processes Cross Functional Collaboration • Partner with Service, Sales, and Operations teams on recall and warranty service level agreements and customer experience improvements• Participate in departmental projects and enterprise wide initiatives, • Partner with external committees to identify and manage depot locations for vehicle storage, staging, and maintenance, • Develop and manage inventory disposition and sales plans, • Partner with Sales and seihan planning to support fleet order acquisition, delivery, and de-fleeting timelines Team Leadership and Development • Supervise and support team members in daily responsibilities• Ensure alignment with departmental goals and timelines, • Promote a culture of continuous learning and process improvement, • Lead fleet special project activities Reporting and Insights • Build and maintain dashboards to support leadership visibility• Prepare and present operational and strategic reports to management, • Coordinate telematics utilization to track fleet vehicle usage and mitigate loss Marketing and Communication • Oversee fleet marketing initiatives including promotional materials, dealer communications, events, and website updates• Ensure consistent messaging aligned with business objectives QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS Minimum Educational Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Business Analytics, Mathematics, Statistics, Business Intelligence, Accounting, or Marketing• MBA or Master’s degree with emphasis in Strategy, Marketing, Finance, Information Technology, or Data Analytics preferred Minimum Experience • Eight years of experience in analytics or process improvement, automotive industry preferred• Strong data analysis and reporting skills, including Excel and Power BI, • Experience with CRM and OMS systems and process automation preferred, • Strong communication and leadership skills, • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced environment Other Job Specific Skills • Experience leading cross functional and collaborative teams• Strong problem solving and analytical capabilities, • Statistical modeling and forecasting experience, • PDCA training and implementation experience, • High attention to detail, self motivation, and follow through, • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint WORKING CONDITIONS Ability to work in a fast paced, team oriented environment with a commitment to meeting deadlines. Overnight travel averages approximately 15 percent. What differentiates Honda and make us an employer of choice? Total Rewards: • Competitive Base Salary (pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to geographic location, work experience, etc.), • Regional Bonus (when applicable), • Manager Lease Car Program (No Cost - Car, Maintenance, and Insurance included), • Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx), • Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdown, • Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, • 401K Plan with company match + additional contribution, • Relocation assistance (if eligible) Career Growth: • Advancement Opportunities, • Career Mobility, • Education Reimbursement for Continued Learning, • Training and Development Programs Additional Offerings: • Lifestyle Account, • Childcare Reimbursement Account, • Elder Care Support, • Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment, • Wellbeing Program, • Community Service and Engagement Programs, • Product Programs Honda is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.