AddressCompany description:
"There are qualities which lead to success. Courage, perseverance, the ability to dream and to preserve." - Soichiro Honda
At Honda Australia, our curiosity about human beings drives us to create products that deliver joy to people's lives. It is our continual pursuit of dreams, inspiring philosophy, and commitment to customers that establish the spirit of Honda. As a company built on dreams, our associates are passionate and inquisitive, and dedicated to putting the customer at the centre of everything it is we do. We produce some of Australia's most recognised cars and are backed by a huge global footprint - there really is no company like us.
Job description:
About the Role
Reporting to the Head of Sales Strategy & Planning, the Vehicle Sales Planning Specialist is responsible for planning and forecasting to achieve target sales and profit plans. Whilst ensuring best practices in all aspects of stock and Sales Planning management.
This is a Permanent Full-Time Opportunity!
Company Vehicle included in the remuneration package!
Profile description:
How you'll make an impact
- Using market and customer insights plan and forecast sales for specific models
- Support in production planning of vehicles for the end customers to ensure right vehicles are ordered thus creating a joyful buying experience
- Perform detailed analysis and reporting of Vehicle Sales KPI's. Data analysis and insight generation to identify variances vs plan and ensure future plans are realistic.
- Ensure strategies and plans align with all product planning activities and the product life cycle management of each model
- Preparation of high quality reporting documentation for overseas stakeholders
- Support various other departments with require data, analysis and information to ensure alignment of business strategy
- As required, work on projects to improve the vehicle ordering and stock management processes between overseas factories, Honda Australia and Agents
- Liaise with all stakeholders both local and overseas to actively seek feedback to improve the quality of decision making
What you'll bring to Honda
- Strong data analysis and data insight generation experience
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Proficient Microsoft PowerPoint and Word skills
- Working with SAP and Reporting experience in Cognos is highly regarded
- Power BI experience is desirable
- Product demand/ Sales Planning experience is desirable
- Understanding of Automotive industry is advantageous
- Experience in Dashboard systems is advantageous
We offer:
The Honda Experience
- Attractive lease programs - vehicles & motorcycles
- Product discounts - vehicles, motorcycles, power equipment, accessories & merchandise
- Free loan program for lawn and garden equipment (Victorian Associates)
- Flexible Work Arrangements
- Paid Parental Leave
- Exciting Engagement Activities - Associates Day, end of year activities & divisional offsites
- Employee Assistance Program for associates & immediate family members
- Wellbeing support - Wellbeing Day, Trained Mental Health First Aiders
- Cultural Flex Days - substitute two public holidays
- Access to professional development courses
- Onsite Gym (Head Office & Somerton site)
- Free parking
Why work for Honda?
At Honda, Respect for the Individual is the fundamental belief in the uniqueness of all human beings. We strive to nurture and promote each other's capacity to think, reason and create. At Honda, we understand that each individual has something to contribute to our success.
Honda is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We support our Employees in an open, inclusive environment and give each individual the opportunity to realise their dreams. When you join Honda, you'll be part of a passionate, diverse group who truly enjoy what we do! That's the Honda way.
Experience The Power of Dreams for yourself!
Applicants must satisfactorily complete a National Criminal Records check to undertake this role.
If you are interested in the position and feel your skills match the criteria for the role, we would like to hear from you.
