22 Oct
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VOLKSWAGEN Group
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Ajax
22 Oct
VOLKSWAGEN Group
Ajax
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Parts and Accessories Business Development Consultant
It's more than just a career; it's a passion. While we love our vehicles, we recognize that it's the people behind them who truly make them exceptional. We cherish our open and speak-up culture, embrace our commitment to social responsibility, celebrate diversity, innovate boldly, take pride in what we do, and thrive together as a team.
At Volkswagen Group Canada, Inc. we value initiative, creativity, teamwork, and high performance within a energetic and engaging environment. Our shared goal across all departments and brands is to uphold superior standards and provide a consistent, outstanding brand experience.
Why Join Us?
Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
Opportunities for growth and development
A flexible, collaborative work culture
The chance to work with innovative Volkswagen and Audi vehicles
Role Description
The Parts & Accessories Business Development Consultant is responsible for developing the Audi Genuine Parts, Audi Genuine Accessories, Tires and Oil business outcomes through current and future business tools, sales channels, products, and opportunities within our growing product portfolio. This role requires a highly organized and analytical operations professional to lead the management of vehicle accessory programs, inventory planning, order fulfillment, and reporting activities. This role serves as a key liaison between internal stakeholders, field teams, dealerships, logistics partners, and AUDI AG, ensuring accurate order tracking, inventory visibility, and timely delivery of customer and dealer programs.
The successful candidate will leverage SAP and other enterprise systems to monitor inventory, analyze sales trends, maintain operational reporting, and support strategic decision-making across various internal sales channels. This position requires strong attention to detail, process discipline, and the ability to document and improve business procedures while ensuring operational continuity.
With keen interest in a balanced business outcome, this consultant maintains in-depth awareness of both sales trends and inventory levels, ensuring that sales forecasts and results are matched with equal diligence to ensure Dealer & Audi Canada inventory levels work in unison and are maintained at target levels.
Key Responsibilities
Sales & Business Development
- Drive revenue growth across Audi Genuine Parts, Audi Genuine Accessories, Tires and Oil product categories.
- Lead the planning and execution of Spring and Winter wheel and tire booking programs to achieve sales and inventory objectives.
- Support new product launches and ongoing product lifecycle management activities.
- Support the development of dealer training materials and business tools for both Sales and After Sales teams to drive revenue growth and program adoption.
Inventory Management & Planning
- Manage and monitor accessory and product order pipelines,
including model-specific accessory programs and Port Installed Accessories initiatives.
- Track order status, fulfillment activities, and planning processes with AUDI AG and internal Procurement stakeholders to ensure timely delivery, inventory optimization, and dealer satisfaction.
- Maintain inventory visibility through SAP and other reporting systems, ensuring dealer and Audi Canada inventory levels remain aligned with sales forecasts and business objectives.
- Support short-term forecasting, mid-term planning, annual business planning, and monthly budget management across all Parts & Accessories categories.
- Participate in planning rounds and inventory management activities with AUDI AG and Procurement teams, including Heavy Item Planning and related purchasing activities.
- Identify inventory risks, shortages, excess stock positions, and emerging business opportunities, recommending corrective actions as required.
Reporting & Analysis
- Generate recurring reports and performance analyses covering sales results, inventory levels, dealer performance, order fulfillment, and category opportunities.
- Prepare ad hoc analyses, presentations, and executive summaries to support management decision-making.
- Collaborate with logistics, parts operations, sales, field teams, dealerships, vendors, and external stakeholders to resolve operational and inventory-related issues.
- Maintain and optimize e-commerce and digital sales channels, ensuring effective vendor performance, accurate product cataloguing and a positive dealer/customer experience.
Process Improvement & Documentation
- Develop, maintain, and document standard operating procedures (SOPs), business processes, and syste
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