Sales Planning and Ordering Specialist

Volkswagen Group is one of the world's leading automobile manufacturers, employing more than 600,000 people globally and selling its vehicles in more than 150 countries. The wholly-owned subsidiary has its National Sales Centre based in Sydney, home to some of Australia's most recognisable brands, which include Audi, CUPRA, Skoda, and Volkswagen.

Why Volkswagen? VOLKSWAGEN’s aim is not only a commitment to producing vehicles of the utmost quality but to better the lives of our customers. Volkswagen is comprised of Commercial and Passenger Vehicles, and we create a culture that drives our business performance, delivers an exceptional customer experience, and empowers our team members.

About your new Role

This is an exciting opportunity reporting to our National Sales Planning Manager. Come in and make an impact with our Volkswagen Passenger Vehicles team and experience the potential of a career within VGA. You will be based in our Zetland office and get fantastic exposure across the global and local automotive sales planning and volume ordering of passenger vehicles.

Your main responsibilities will include:

- Sales and Wholesale vehicle planning, forecasting, allocation, and production sequencing
- Act as the point of contact for dealers for questions and queries regarding stock control and training needs
- Support the Sales planning manager on volume planning
- Liaise with international headquarters bi-weekly on vehicle allocations, ordering, production, and reporting needs
- Conduct analysis on aged stock and fleet requirements for bespoke fleet clients

About you

To succeed in this role, you will need to possess the following:

- Strong experience across Sales planning or sales analytics within automotive or similar job experience
- Bachelor’s Degree within Commerce or Finance preferred
- Excellent communication with various stakeholders across both Australia and global headquarters
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Strong autonomy and initiative
- Extensive stakeholder engagement and influential skills

Our Benefits, Rewards, and Recognition include:

- A culture of continuous learning, growth, and development. You will receive access to LinkedIn Learning and personal development opportunities, which is why over 25% of our vacancies are filled by internal candidates
- Flexible working arrangements with our hybrid work model balance office and home for ways of working
- Additional leave including VGA Day paid leave day and birthday leave
- Discounts on Audi, Cupra, Skoda, and Volkswagen car purchases
- Free entry to Dubbo and Taronga Zoo for you and your family
- Work in an award-winning state of the art newly refurbished building recognised by Master Builders Association Australia – our offices include onsite parking and a convenient location with close proximity to a train station

Why Volkswagen Group Australia (VGA)?

Working at VGA provides opportunities for growth, personal development, and career opportunities; we also champion a workplace culture that thrives on passion, collaboration, efficiency, mindfulness, authenticity, and innovation.

Volkswagen Group Australia is an equal opportunity employer in each jurisdiction that it operates. We encourage and value applications from all diverse perspectives, experience, and backgrounds.

To support our desire to create a local talent pipeline, this role is only available for individuals who have permanent work rights in Australia.

Successful applicants will be required to complete background checks through our external provider as a condition of employment.

If we can provide support with access requirements throughout the recruitment process or answer any role-specific enquiries, please reach out to the dedicated Talent Acquisition Business Partner Rhiannon Hardie via Rhianon.hadie@vwga.com.au.

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