Senior Manager, Genesis Distribution (Fountain Valley, CA, US, 92708)
Operations
Fountain Valley, CA, USA
At Genesis, we’ve rethought our business and created cars that combine performance, quality, design and innovation into a complete package.
It’s time you rethink what you expect from an employer.
At Genesis, we understand you're not just building a career – you're building a life. We believe in our people and realize that our success is a direct result of our commitment in offering you great opportunities for your career. If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment and are looking for a chance to become part of a stellar team of professionals, we invite you to apply online today.
WORK MODEL
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- The Senior Manager, Genesis Distribution, is responsible for the efficient allocation of Genesis vehicles to Genesis Motor America (GMA) franchised retailers. This role also oversees sales volume planning and production ordering in coordination with Hyundai Motor Corporation in Seoul, South Korea. In addition, the position is responsible for developing and maintaining strong partnerships with U.S. ports of entry supporting Genesis vehicle distribution. The Senior Manager provides leadership, guidance, and development to distribution support staff.
HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT
- Lead Genesis U.S. vehicle distribution operations, including production and wholesale forecasting, vehicle ordering, receiving, and volume planning to achieve wholesale objectives.
- Manage the end-to-end vehicle pipeline, ensuring optimal inventory balance across regions, ports, and model mix while addressing production constraints.
- Oversee distribution systems (GERP/OTD), ensuring data accuracy and integrity for new model setup, inventory management, pricing, and production order communications.
- Direct monthly vehicle allocation processes and coordinate production schedules with retailers and manufacturing partners.
- Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, including Monroney labels, invoice accuracy, ancillary labels, and required disclosures.
- Monitor order status, manage production communications, and provide timely updates on wholesale release timing to internal stakeholders.
- Partner cross-functionally with Sales Planning, Product Line Management (PLM), and other business units to optimize production volume and vehicle mix.
- Develop short- and long-term distribution strategies, including support for new model launches, system enhancements, and resource planning.
- Provide executives with actionable analysis, reporting, and recommendations to support data-driven decision-making.
- Lead governance activities by creating and presenting distribution-related materials for executive reviews and business meetings.
- Serve as the primary liaison with Genesis Area staff, gathering field feedback and communicating key operational issues.
- Manage special projects and ad hoc initiatives as required.
- Directly supervise, mentor, coach, and develop team members to improve departmental effectiveness and performance.
- Support and act as backup to the Senior Group Manager, Sales Planning and Distribution, when needed.
WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE
- Must be a high school graduate.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Master’s degree a plus.
- Eight or more years of experience.
- Five plus years of automotive experience with experience in distribution management required.
- Regional/Field background and experience a plus.
- Three to five years of supervisory experience desired.
- Strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to multi-task.
- Outstanding customer relations and interpersonal skills a must.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively under pressure and mulit-task in a fast-paced, goal-oriented environment.
- Strong analytical skills.
WHAT HYUNDAI CAN OFFER YOU
- Compensation Range: $114,800.00 - $164,000.00 annual base salary
- Monthly Hyundai/Genesis vehicle lease allowance (including insurance and maintenance)
- Holiday Pay - the company shuts down with pay between Christmas and New Years.
- Vacation and sick time off
- Healthcare insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
- 401(K) company match
- Additional 401(K) Employer Enhanced Contribution program – eligible after 1 year of employment, in addition to the regular employer matching contribution
- Basic life insurance, short- and long-term disability
- Mental health, wellbeing, and employee assistance program
- Health advocate (coordinate care and services, assistance with claim and billing issues, understanding Hyundai benefits)
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT
Express your interest by submitting an application. Once your application is received, our recruiting team will review your application to see if you meet the basic and preferred qualifications listed on the job description. For more information on our hiring process please visit our How We Hire page.
OTHER DETAILS
- Physical requirements: Normal office duties.
Our Company adheres to the equal employment opportunity guidelines set forth by federal, state and local laws. The information requested on this form is sought in good faith and will not be used to discriminate against the applicant based on race, religion or creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics, marital status, sex or gender (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, or related circumstances), gender identity, gender expression, age, citizenship, sexual orientation, family care or medical leave status, military and veteran status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state and local laws.