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GeneralManager

Carey Gammon

Atlanta,GA

Summary

Successful Executive with several years of demonstrated ability in delivering mission-critical results. Talented in developing partnerships, overseeing personnel and developing tactical plans to meet strategic goals. Proven leader with a significant background in Sales, Finance, and Logistics. Excellent analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills to evaluate the organizations operations and execute methods to improve efficiency. Entrepreneurial attitude for optimal profitability. Adept at strengthening policies and operational structures to meet dynamic needs and maximize profits. History of revitalizing and updating operations for changing markets, business and industry demands.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Global Dir. Sales Planning, Dist. & Logistics

Fisker Inc.
Manhattan Beach, CA
08.2021 - Current
  • Responsible for establishing Fisker's Global Sales Planning, Distribution and Logistics operations.
  • Established the Sales Planning & Operations Go-to-market strategy for Fisker including key KPIs, reporting, and forecasting.
  • Implement Fisker's Global Production Ordering and Distribution Strategy which focuses on OTD and BTO.
  • Responsible for optimizing capital investment and sales while driving results and achieving targets.
  • Established, annual, monthly, and daily sales forecasts
  • Oversee Fisker's vehicle production requests, mix optimization, allocations, and vehicle tracking
  • Developed and implemented Fisker's Logistics strategy
  • Establish Global port operations including locations, VPC and Final Mile Delivery
  • Evaluates, selects, and develops partnerships with transportation companies (marine, rail and truck)
  • Optimized the distribution and logistics functions to deliver company results while providing transparent, customer focused experiences
  • Works closely with IT to build transparency and visibility for customers into vehicle ordering, transportation and delivery process
  • Works closely with marketing, retail, service, IT, finance, legal and all other key departments to implement plans which support Fisker's targets

Nat'l Dist. Ops. & Retailer Performance Programs

Genesis Motor America
Fountain Valley, CA
08.2018 - Current

National Distribution Operations

  • Oversees the National Genesis Distribution Department which includes Wholesale, Production Ordering, forecasting, pricing, legal compliance, delivery, and vehicle receiving.
  • Helped establish Genesis Motor America “startup” as a Luxury Automotive Manufacturer.
  • Successfully implemented and launched the Genesis National automated dealer allocation system.
  • Performs monthly Executive level reports, communications, and ongoing Ad Hoc analysis.
  • During the Launch of the brand, Created GMAs initial annual Business Plan Carflow projections.
  • Coordinate’s logistics operations, to ensure all GMA units are built, shipped, and delivered to the retailers on time.
  • Key areas of responsibility include all port processing centers and rail heads for GMA and affiliate relationships with GLOVIS and MOBIS.
  • Provides oversight and review of all aspects of GMA logistics.

National Retailer Performance Programs

  • Developed, implemented, and managed GMAs $1.6 billion budget for its Margin and Facility enhancement program.
  • Developed GMAs Retailer Performance Program KPIs and tracking dashboard.
  • Ensure Retailer Compliance with the Keystone Program’s Guidelines and Program Rules.
  • Aligned with GMAs National Dealer Development Department to ensure facility enrollments and program goals are met.
  • Perform quarterly and annual budget analysis to ensure the Program remains within the approved margin.
  • Support, participate, and present to GMAs and HMAs C-Suite Executives in monthly Governance meetings.
  • Attained expert level knowledge, becoming the go-to person for major tasks and projects.

Sr. Manager Region Vehicle Distribution

Hyundai Motor America
3025 Chastain Meadows Parkway Suite 100 Marietta, GA 30066
01.2017 - 08.2018
  • Oversee all Region Distribution Activities for Hyundai Motor America and Genesis Motor America, including but not limited to the Allocation System, Vehicle Assignment, Wholesale, Logistics, Region Fleet Sales, Region Auto Shows, Aged Port and Plant Stock, and Company Cars
  • Immediately implemented new process to decrease Regions Aged Port Stock inventory within 90 days of taking over the Region Distribution department.

Sr. Manager Region Consumer Affairs

Hyundai Motor America
3025 Chastain Meadows Parkway Suite 100 Marietta Ga 30066, GA
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • Managed a team of eight Regional Consumer Affairs Associates and Analysts
  • Contacted consumers to process and resolve Hyundai consumer inquires and conflicts within a timely manner
  • Exercised considerable judgement in determining the appropriate course of action required to address individual owner issues that could result in administrative or legal review
  • Worked with HMA Sales and Service Departments to improve customer retention as well as customer service scores

District Sales Manager

Hyundai Motor America
3025 Chastain Meadows Parkway Suite 100 Marietta GA 30066, GA
10.2011 - 12.2015
  • Attained monthly assigned wholesale and retail vehicle sales objectives
  • Managed and reviewed dealerships Customer Satisfaction Performance and objectives
  • Reviewed, analyzed and provided consultation on assigned dealerships business, management, and financial performance, including profitability, floor plan requirements and working capital

Finance Director/ Finance Manager/ Salesman

First Team Auto Mall (Nissan, Hyundai, Subaru, Volkswagen)
Roanoke, Virginia, United States
01.2002 - 01.2011
  • Oversaw Finance Operations in four different New Car stores along with two used car operations
  • Controlled cash flow, Managed Contracts-in Transit. for all operations, prepared bank deposits and handled bookkeeping
  • Streamlined operations which reduced operating costs and improved overall sales revenues

Education

MBA - Business

Averett University
Danville, Virginia
2015

BBA - Business

Averett University
Danville, VA
2012

Skills

  • SAP
  • Sales Planning & Operations
  • Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook
  • Growth Planning
  • Business Management Intelligence (BMI)
  • Research and Analysis
  • Policy & Procedure Implementation
  • Operations Oversight
  • Team Building/Leadership
  • Budgeting and financial management
  • Data analytics/ Business Analytics
  • Strategies and Objective Setting
  • Order Management
  • Budget Planning
  • Production Planning
  • Transportation activity management
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Distribution management

Timeline

Global Dir. Sales Planning, Dist. & Logistics

Fisker Inc.
08.2021 - Current

Nat'l Dist. Ops. & Retailer Performance Programs

Genesis Motor America
08.2018 - Current

Sr. Manager Region Vehicle Distribution

Hyundai Motor America
01.2017 - 08.2018

Sr. Manager Region Consumer Affairs

Hyundai Motor America
01.2016 - 01.2017

District Sales Manager

Hyundai Motor America
10.2011 - 12.2015

Finance Director/ Finance Manager/ Salesman

First Team Auto Mall (Nissan, Hyundai, Subaru, Volkswagen)
01.2002 - 01.2011

MBA - Business

Averett University

BBA - Business

Averett University
Carey Gammon