Stellantis Accelerates 2024 Inventory Reduction Strategy

Revised Forecast for US Operations

Stellantis has revised its 2024 forecast for US operations, intensifying its focus on inventory reduction. The automaker now aims to lower dealer inventories to 330,000 units by the end of 2024, advancing this goal from the first quarter of 2025. This strategic shift underscores the company’s commitment to streamlining its supply chain and addressing excess stock more rapidly.

Successful Inventory Decrease

In the latter half of 2024, Stellantis has successfully decreased US inventories by 40,000 vehicles. To achieve its revised target, the company plans to cut North American shipments by over 200,000 vehicles, effectively doubling its original reduction goal of 100,000. This aggressive strategy highlights Stellantis’ intention to enhance operational efficiency amid evolving market conditions.

Response to Global Competition

Ed Ditmire, the head of investor relations, noted that these inventory adjustments are the result of changes in production schedules. This proactive response comes in light of intensifying global competition, especially from Chinese automakers, who are projected to account for more than 10% of electric vehicle sales and over 20% of total vehicle sales in Europe in 2024, increasing pressure on Stellantis’ market positioning.