Planning Manager

Job Title Tactical Planning Manager UK

The experience expected from applicants, as well as additional skills and qualifications needed for this job are listed below.
Reporting to: Director of Product Planning UK & EU
Overview:
Major Automotive OEM leading the way with EV and Hybrid technology.

Overall Purpose of Job:
Oversee all aspects of tactical planning including:
Development and delivery of Quarterly Sales Campaigns in accordance with retained contribution margins, including above the line tactical and volume bonus related programmes
Analyse and report on the business and competitor sales performance reporting on specific trends within the market place
Working with the Director of Logistics to plan and maintain new car stock.
Maintenance of annual sales plan document, adjusting according to requirements
Submission of overlays to support business requirements

Main Activities / tasks:
In conjunction with the Director of Product and Planning, develop all key above the line national promotions across Retail and Motability sales channels
Ensure that commercial policy terms align with required key business objectives including dealer margin, volume related bonus levels and demonstrator support
Develop accurate short, medium and long range sales forecasts by model and channel for business planning and production volumes taking all variables into account. Report on variances and develop strategic solutions to address any deviation from plan
Act as the industry expert, supporting all other departments including all aspects of above the line promotions
Research and develop proposals for new customer offers such as finance, insurance and servicing
Work closely with colleagues from Finance to ensure both acquisition and retention strategies are optimised
Produce quarterly sales campaign documents and formulate overlays as and when required to be communicated to dealer network
Work with Product Manager to ensure new vehicle launches are supported with correct launch offers versus competitor basket
Align with Product Manager in production of quarterly Cost of Contract report and index position across retail and Motability
Work with finance team to review contribution margin and incentive xwzovoh spend in line with business objectives

Specific requirements:
Strong analytical planning and organisational skills
Commercial experience in a field based or head office role
Automotive knowledge and experience, ideally from an OEM
Presentation skills / influencing ability and Project management skills
High level of numeracy, advanced skills of Microsoft Excel
Efficient and exceptional attention to detail
Motor industry experience and wide industry knowledge
Capable of working under pressure and tight deadlines

Other Features:
Be prepared to travel as required, be flexible regarding working times
Assist with other Sales & Marketing related initiatives as required