General Motors

Sales Operations Vehicle Model-Option Forecaster

General Motors$70K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, engineering, or related field.
  • 1-2 years of experience in Supply Chain, Purchasing, Engineering, or related areas.
  • Strong analytical skills for data organization and interpretation.
  • Demonstrated problem-solving capabilities in a fast-paced setting.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
  • Strong interpersonal skills emphasizing teamwork and collaboration.
  • Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain a 40-week vehicle model and option forecast in POMS.
  • Transmit updates to align material schedules with forecasts.
  • Prepare year-to-date customer order reports for Marketing teams.
  • Review and implement pending OCVS VDS activity changes for assigned products.
  • Validate required engineering data for model year order processing.
  • Participate in Order Fulfillment meetings and provide data analysis.
  • Contribute feedback for the development of systems and processes.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work arrangement with expected in-office presence.
  • Opportunities for professional development and engaging in collaborative projects.
  • Work within a company culture that emphasizes integrity and customer commitment.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Role
The Vehicle Model-Option Forecaster is responsible for developing and maintaining a 40-week rolling forecast that supports vehicle scheduling for assigned nameplates. This role also manages key engineering information in the Order Configuration and Validation System (OCVS), including items such as brakes, springs, and gross vehicle weight (GVW), to ensure accurate order application and effective breakpoint coordination for applicable Vehicle Description Summary (VDS) changes.

Success in this role also requires strong alignment with GM Behaviors, including Win with Integrity, Commit to Customers, Innovate and Embrace Change, Speak Fearlessly, Move with Urgency, Be Inclusive, Lead as One Team, and Own the Outcome. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to apply these behaviors in day-to-day work by acting with accountability, collaborating effectively across teams, communicating with candor and respect, adapting quickly to change, and maintaining a strong focus on customer needs, quality, and enterprise results.

What You'll Do
  • Develop, analyze, and maintain the 40-week model and option forecast in the Production Order Management & Scheduling system (POMS).
  • Transmit forecast updates as required to support material schedule alignment.
  • Prepare model year-to-date customer order component penetration reports for Marketing teams.
  • Review pending OCVS VDS activity for assigned products across all model years and ensure accurate breakpoint implementation for engineering changes.
  • Ensure required OCVS engineering data is received and validated for initial model year order processing.
  • Participate in Order Fulfillment vertical and launch meetings and provide data analysis as needed.
  • Contribute feedback to the development and enhancement of systems and processes.
  • Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities for new or updated systems.


Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
  • Bachelor's degree, preferably in supply chain, business, engineering, or a related field.
  • 1 to 2 or more years of experience in Supply Chain, Purchasing, Engineering, Operations, Sales, Marketing, or a related area.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to organize and interpret data from multiple sources.
  • Demonstrated problem-solving capability in a fast-paced environment.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and a proven commitment to teamwork and collaboration.
  • Ability to prioritize work, manage multiple assignments, and meet deadlines.
  • Demonstrated resilience and willingness to take on challenges and drive results despite obstacles.
  • Strong understanding of broader enterprise operations.
  • Proven adaptability, operational agility, and leadership potential.


What Can Give You a Competitive Advantage (Preferred Qualifications)
  • Ability to read and interpret Vehicle Description Summaries (VDS).
  • Working knowledge of Production Order Management & Scheduling (POMS).


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GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc).This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}.This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

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General Motors Company engages in the manufacture and sale of cars and trucks in the United States, China, Brazil, Germany, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Italy. It offers sedans, crossovers, sport utility vehicles, pick-up trucks, coupes, sports/convertibles and hybrid vehicles, hatchbacks/wagons, and vans, as well as mini cars in India. The company also provides parts and accessories, such as iPod and MP3 compatibility, mobility accessories, performance parts, AC parts and services, and merchandise. In addition, it offers vehicle safety, security, and information services. The company provides used vehicles. It offers its products through dealers and distributors. General Motors Company was formerly known as NGMCO, Inc. and changed its name to General Motors Company in July 2009. The company was incorporated in 2009 and is based in Detroit, Michigan. It operates manufacturing facilities in India, the United States, and Canada. General Motors Company operates as a subsidiary of the United States Department of The Treasury. General Motors led global vehicle sales for 77 consecutive years from 1931 through 2007, longer than any other automaker, and is currently among the world's largest automakers by vehicle unit sales. General Motors acts in most countries outside the USA via wholly-owned subsidiaries but operates in China through 10 joint ventures. GM's OnStar subsidiary provides vehicle safety, security, and information services. In 2009, General Motors shed several brands, closing Saturn, Pontiac, and Hummer, and emerged from a government-backed Chapter 11 reorganization. In 2010, GM made an initial public offering IPOs to date and returned to profitability later that year.

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Founded
1908
5 Year Trend
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