Planning Analyst

at  Volvo Group

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport solutions for the future? If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.

WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE BELIEVE IN

Our focus on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity allows each of us the opportunity to bring our full authentic self to work and thrive by providing a safe and supportive environment, free of harassment and discrimination. We are committed to removing the barriers to entry, which is why we ask that even if you feel you may not meet every qualification on the job description, please apply and let us decide.
Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, across the globe, our trucks, buses, engines, construction equipment, financial services, and solutions make modern life possible. We are almost 100,000 people empowered to shape the future landscape of efficient, safe and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents with sharp minds and passion across the group’s leading brands and entities.
Part of Volvo Group, Volvo Construction Equipment is a global company driven by our purpose to build the world we want to live in. Together we develop and deliver solutions for a cleaner, smarter, and more connected world. By unleashing everyone’s full potential, we build a more sustainable future for all our stakeholders. Come join our team and help us build a better tomorrow

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Would you like to help us build tomorrow?
Are you passionate about customer success? Would you enjoy working with a team of enterprising people who motivate themselves and those around them to develop personally and professionally?
Our organization is built by people and great teamwork. We are a truly global company, and we believe in the advantage of diversity. Together, we create a workplace that brings the best out of everyone. Here at Volvo Construction Equipment, we are motivated by the idea that with imagination, hard work and innovation we will lead the way towards developing a world that is cleaner, smarter, and more connected. We believe in a sustainable future.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Take the lead in all volume related forecasting, performing monthly reporting and analysis.
• Review historical sales trends, research demand drivers, prepare forecast data, develop statistical forecast models, and evaluate forecast results.
• Utilize a collaborative and consensus approach by working with Sales,S&OP, and Operations Teams to obtain and ensure that current and accurate information is used for demand forecasts.
• Specifically, coordinate , collect, and consolidate the monthy demand from the sales teams sales districts, key accounts, and sales development teams).
• Reviews and analyzes market developments across product lines and market segments as reported and compiled by the market analyst, applying and incorporating market developments across product lines into the volume forecast
• Establishes and provides regular monthly data reporting of relevant forecast data consistent with executive directions. Evaluates the success of Volvo strategies, tactics, positioning, and market economics relative to competitors as evidenced through the volume planning process for North America.
• Has input into as well as supports global sales and operations planning (S&OP) projects as they are required to further enhance and improve Volvo’s forecasting process and systems.
• Provides input and support to the Head of Commercial Management and Business Intelligence and team as they develop define and adjust both the market share and pricing strategies.
• Key user of SAP based systems to input and manage 18-month rolling forecasts.
• Interaction with Sales Teams, S&OP, and Operations
• Performs strategic slot management to optimize production and sales