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Volkswagen Group Ireland (VGIE) is wholly owned by Volkswagen AG, the largest automotive company in the world with many of the most iconic automotive brands. In Ireland, we are the national sales company of six brands - Volkswagen, Audi, Skoda, SEAT, CUPRA and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles. Our combined share of the Irish automotive market is 25%.
Volkswagen Passenger Cars (VWPC) is one of the most renowned automotive brands globally, maintaining BEV market leadership in Ireland since 2021 with the growing range of attractive ID. family models. 2024 sees the introduction of the all-new Tiguan and new Golf, whose predecessors have been long-time favourites of Irish customers. Together with the Retailer Network and the headquarters in Germany, Volkswagen Ireland has significant ambition and plans for the future of the brand in the Irish market.
Due to internal progression, we are currently seeking a Planning Manager to join the team. Reporting to the Head of Product & Planning, the Planning Manager is a key role within the team that is primarily responsible for the brand’s overall sales volume and mix planning process. The Planning Manager is also the interface between Volkswagen Ireland and the HQ in Germany for planning-related topics including but not limited to performance reporting, market development and competitor analysis.
Main Responsibilities
- Managing the brand’s short, medium and long-term volume planning and forecasting process (including deliveries to customers, order intake, order bank and market / segment development)
- Working in close collaboration with the Supply Manager to ensure that all sales opportunities are maximised while minimising any stocking risks – this is achieved via detailed, accurate and consistent analysis prepared in a timely manner
- Collaborating with the wider Product & Planning and Sales teams to ensure all product proposals and business cases are supported with a robust and accurate volume input / rationale
- Presenting on brand performance and outlook to Leadership Teams within VWPC, VGIE and the HQ to ensure effective decision-making at both strategic and operational levels
- Developing and coaching of the Product & Planning Executive to ensure they reach their maximum potential within the team
Required Skills & Competencies
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a diverse, motivated team – Leading by example while also demonstrating ownership of responsibilities using own initiative
- Very strong attention to detail with an affinity for numbers – Maintaining accuracy and high quality of output at all times
- Strong decision-making skills – Reacting in a timely and effective way to any deviations to plan or process in a fluid working environment
- Persuasive communication, negotiation and presentation skills – Prior experience working with and / or presenting to senior management is desirable
- High level of commercial awareness and knowledge of the Irish automotive industry – Prior industry experience particularly in a Planning, Sales or Product role is desirable
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