Sales Planning Specialist managing the planning and launching of automotive accessories for Ford in Asia Pacific. Collaborating for vehicle order and delivery management while optimizing sales and production plans.
Responsibilities
Manage to develop the monthly Sales, Stock, & Production programs (plans) for key international markets
Vehicle order to delivery management for assigned markets
Monitor & Proactively follow-up with concerned teams for resolution of Logistics/Finance/Production Scheduling/Allocation issues
Lead Sales planning process improvements by leveraging technology
Help optimize each market’s Sales Stock & Production plan taking into account manufacturing capacities and supply constraints
Support to carry-out ad-hoc analysis & Reports as required
Understand vehicle usage, target customer and accordingly plan on the right accessories meeting the customer needs.
Tracking of competition, supplier cycle plan for key accessories.
Work with local markets to firm up the plan.
Work with internal teams to track and drive the development of the accessories.
Plan Take to Market activities – Ensure accessories availability in the markets before vehicle launch, planning development of brochures and launch videos as required.
Monitor development cycle and coordinate with various CFTs to ensure timely launch.
Reporting and preparing material for management reviews.
Requirements
Overall Work Experience of 5-10 years
Experience working in Automotive Planning/ Accessories Planning is preferred
A proven track record in successfully planning and launching automotive accessories either with Automobile OEMs or Key suppliers.
Accessories / Vehicle Planning
Supplier Advance planning (Accessories only)
Marketing Analyst
Competition Tracking, Customer Trend Analysis (Specific to Accessories usage)
Candidate should have an open mindset & smart thinking to work on future planning activities based on customer usage trend, competition tracking & other methods.
Able to finalize proposals & confidently discuss and align different Ford Markets across Asia Pacific region.
Advance Excel Skills, PowerPoints, digital marketing know-how is added advantage.
Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical or similar) is mandatory
MBA or any other degree / Certification is an added advantage
Minimum 8 years
Fluent Spoken and Written English Language
Microsoft Office, especially Excel & PowerPoint ,Data Visualization tools such as Qlikview, Qliksense, &Tableau
Kinaxis Rapid Response / Any SCM Tool Knowledge of latest data Automation Tools – Alteryx, RPA, VBA Macro
Strong leadership, communication, & presentation skills , Confident, motivated, and able to work independently, Proven ability to work effectively in highly cross-functional teams.
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