Volkswagen Group Australia
Sales Planning and Ordering Analyst (24m)
Mobility for generations to come
Business operations
Full-time
Office | Sydney, NSW, Australia
Visa sponsorship · No
Junior · A role for someone with some basic skills, good motivation and ability to learn. Typically 1-2 years of experience is required.
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Why Volkswagen Group Australia
The Volkswagen brand is one of the largest car manufacturers in the world. For more than 70 years, we have been making innovative technologies, the highest quality and attractive designs accessible to many people – with the likes of bestsellers such as the Beetle, the Golf and the all-electric ID.
About the role
About your new role: The Sales Planning and Ordering Analyst is a key role within the sales team and is responsible for the key tasks of the sales planning function including sales and wholesale forecasting, incentive planning and analysis, and order management for the Škoda brand. The main responsibilities include:
- Responsible for the delivery of accurate and timely reports to Škoda Head Office, Škoda Australia, the Dealer Network and associates agencies as per reporting schedule
- Conduct analysis of market trends, competitor performance and market forecasts
- Manage Order Intake and Dealer Traffic process and maintain and continuously improve Dealer Contact Reports
- Lead internal stakeholders and collaborate with finance to provide information regarding all retail campaigns, recommended actions and drive performance by ensuring they receive timely information regarding quarterly campaigns
- Review impact of current and previous tactical campaigns and proactively recommend improvements
- Monitor all factory vehicle orders and reconcile actual production with orders placed and resolve any exceptions
- Liaise with factory colleagues to ensure vehicle production quota meets sales plan
- Assist other departments with sourcing and ordering of vehicles (Company Fleet, Corporate Fleet, Marketing, etc.)
Selection Criteria To succeed in this role, candidates will need to possess the following:
- Experience in developing reports and visualising reports that support management’s decision making process
- Strong analytical ability and communication skills
- Practical problem solving skills with an operational focus
- High attention to detail and time management skills
- Advanced knowledge of MS Excel & Power Point
Our Benefits, Rewards and Recognition include:
- A culture of continuous learning, growth and development. You will receive access to LinkedIn Learning and personal development opportunities which is why over 30% of our vacancies are filled by internal candidates!
- Additional leave including VGA Day paid leave day and birthday leave
- Discounts on Audi, Cupra, Skoda and Volkswagen car purchases
- Free entry to Dubbo and Taronga Zoo for you and your family
- Work in an award winning state of the art newly refurbished building recognised by Master Builders Association Australia – our offices include onsite parking and a convenient location with close proximity to a train station
What you'll be responsible for
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Problem Identification
Identify the problems and needs of key stakeholders to guide data analysis
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Data Analysis and Reporting
Analyze data to discover and communicate insights, and offer concrete recommendations for key stakeholders to make critical decisions
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Project Coordination
Coordinate people and processes to ensure the effective and timely running of a project
Skills you'll need
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Collaboration
Works with others by being open, clear in communication and listening to achieve goals
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Numerical problem solving
Works with numerical information and performs mathematical calculations to solve problems
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Attention to detail
Accurately identifies and rectifies discrepancies or errors that exists in information and deliverables
Meet the team
