Volume Planner

About the position

REQUIREMENTS

• A formal 3-year National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized institution in Commerce/ Business Science/ Logistics
• A minimum of 3 years of motor industry experience, ideally within the following fields:
  • Volume planning
  • Dealer sales
  • Product planning
  • Finance

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• Practical knowledge of supply chain, inventory planning and control methods
• Good working knowledge of the motor industry
• Advanced administrative, organizational and analytical skills with a high level of detail-orientation
• Present a structured thinking approach with sound problem-solving abilities and good decision-making ability
• Demonstrate good communication skills (verbal and written)
• The ability to negotiate and form sound working relationships at all levels
• Exhibit a solution-oriented approach and operate effectively under pressure to meet set deadlines
• Be innovative, resourceful and action-orientated
• Be a team player yet be able to work and manage your output independently to meet high-quality standards
• Display excellent computer literacy skills with comprehensive knowledge of SAP, MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint and a working knowledge of the Group systems (including Essbase, Nadin, etc.).
• Be knowledgeable about cars/ vehicle brands, specifically the company's vehicle products and detailed specifications

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Update, compile and issue the short and medium-term forecast via the internal forecasting model to ensure that the forecast is accurate and reflective of the business
• Extract the necessary information for the company’s financial plan from the internal forecasts to meet various departments' requests for information
• Determine and maintain rental and government requirements through the monthly forecasting process to ensure that accurate data is supplied and the correct stock requirement is planned
• Conduct volume scenarios for new products and evaluate possible risks and opportunities for new model introductions
• Prepare volume studies for FBU and local product studies using a specific format in Excel to ensure that risks and opportunities of model introductions are highlighted
• Prepare input for MPL planning meetings (forecast inputs, scheduling council) to ensure that the company's plans are presented professionally
• Assist with preparing the monthly national dealer allocations document to ensure that the company's sales teams are provided with accurate and informative data to continue with their leg of the process
• Model mix analysis to evaluate financial impact versus previous forecast using the short-range forecasting model, without impacting on demands
• Run-in and run-out planning of model types and model derivatives to minimize obsolescence and cost
• Market performance update and data distribution to relevant parties within NSO

Desired Skills:

• Analytical
• Business Acumen
• Commercial Acumen
• Computer Skills
• Inventory
• Logistics
• Supply Chain