Supply Planning Analyst
Based in Leatherhead, please check commute before applying!Role SummaryThe Supply Planning Analyst supports the effective management of UK new vehicle supply to ensure sales volume and profitability targets are achieved. This role is responsible for developing and maintaining monthly production requirements, model rundowns, and sensitivity tracking to assess sales performance from dealer stock versus monthly arrivals. By closely monitoring feasible registration and wholesale volumes, and aligning production with quarterly sales campaigns, the Supply Planning Analyst plays a key role in delivering commercial objectives. The role also involves implementing metrics to track build-to-order vehicle specifications, using insights to guide future stock configurations. Collaboration with HME and factory representatives is essential to secure production allocations, coordinate shipments, and support forward order planning.We want you to:In conjunction with the Head of Volume & Supply Planning, develop key supply and stocking strategiesWork Alongside Sales Campaign Analyst to overcome product constraints and align supply model and version to Campaign Phase offersManage the monthly retailer allocation volume per retailer to secure sufficient orders from the network to place factory order.Manage current customer backorders and reduce OTD lead timeSupport monitoring of sales campaign strategies in relation to achieving wholesale targets and advise of recommendations to continually improveWorking alongside the Head of Volume & Supply Planning to prepare monthly production order packSupport Head of Volume & Supply Planning to run the monthly production order meetingsSupport and work alongside Product and Planning team to ensure effective vehicle run out and new vehicle launchBi-weekly / Monthly Meeting with HME & factories. Prepare analysis file to discuss production and shipmentsAccountabilities:Support Production Planning and Ordering meetings involving key stakeholdersCreate Production rundown pack in advance of monthly production planning and ordering meeting and circulate to all attendees prior to the meetingSupport analysis of fastest selling versions for each model and ensure adequate stock cover against each versionEnsure sold order analysis enables effective tracking of sold cover by version and model, measuring order reach and preventing sold order backlogEnsure that the monthly production orders are submitted to all HMC plants in a timely and accurate mannerEstablish and highlight any potential future stock shortages and propose solutions to mitigate their effectWork in cooperation with the Sales Campaign Analyst to design Phase campaigns to prevent order backlog, gear offers around the organizations’ ability to supplyAbout you:Strong analytical, planning and organisational skillsHighly numerate with good PC skills and advanced Excel skillsUnderstanding of marketing principlesEfficient and exceptional attention to detailStrong communication and influencing skillsGood presentation skillsTeam player with strong interpersonal skillsExcellent administrative skillsMotor industry experienceCapable of working under pressure and to tight deadlinesWhat we offer:Competitive Salary & Benefits PackageAccess to Employee Car Scheme for yourself, friends or familyHybrid Working (3 days office/2 days home)Private Medical InsuranceOffice Lunch Allowance25 Days Holidays plus Bank holidays with option to buy/sellGroup Income Protection & Life AssuranceFlexible Benefits & Retail DiscountPension 6% MatchedFree ParkingAccess to Hyundai & Genesis Sponsored events
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