Sales Planning Specialist (Automotive/OEM)

Geely Auto Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Geely Auto Australia is seeking a Sales Planning Analyst to support sales performance through accurate forecasting, inventory planning, and vehicle allocation. You will work with Sales, Finance, Logistics, Product, Marketing, IT and GEELY HQ to analyse sales and stock trends and provide actionable insights for decision-making.

Responsibilities include monthly forecasting, SSRD reporting, budgeting support and scenario planning, with strong emphasis on data integrity and cross-functional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Commerce, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Marketing or related field.
• 3-5 years' experience in Sales Planning, Sales Operations, Demand Planning or similar analytical role.
• Automotive industry experience preferred, with understanding of vehicle sales planning, wholesale and retail operations, stock management and dealer operations.
• Strong analytical skills with experience analysing sales performance, budgets, forecasts and KPIs.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; experience with Power BI, ERP systems or other BI/reporting tools would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage the monthly Short-Term Sales Planning process, including sales and stockholding forecasts by model line and reporting of actual performance to GEELY HQ.
• Analyse monthly sales and stock performance against budget, forecast and KPIs.
• Prepare weekly and monthly sales and stock reports, highlighting performance gaps, risks and opportunities to Management and the Sales team.
• Support the preparation of annual budgets, planning rounds and scenario forecasts using information from Sales, Product, Marketing, Finance and GEELY HQ.
• Monitor sales trends, dealer performance, stock availability and market conditions to support sales planning and management decision-making.
• Produce accurate Stock and Sales Run-Down Reports (SSRD) and detailed inventory reports for Management and the Sales team.

Skills

Sales forecasting

Inventory planning

Data analysis

Excel

Power BI

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Commerce

Tools

ERP systems

BI tools

Job description

The Sales Planning Analyst plays a key role in supporting GEELY Australia's sales performance through accurate sales forecasting, inventory planning, vehicle allocation, ordering and business analysis. Working closely with Sales, Finance, Logistics, Product, Marketing, IT and GEELY HQ, this role will analyse sales and stock performance, support short- and medium-term planning, identify risks and opportunities, and provide actionable insights to support management decision-making. The role will also support the continuous improvement and automation of sales planning, reporting and operational processes.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the monthly Short-Term Sales Planning process, including sales and stockholding forecasts by model line and reporting of actual performance to GEELY HQ.
• Analyse monthly sales and stock performance against budget, forecast and key performance indicators.
• Prepare weekly and monthly sales and stock reports, highlighting performance gaps, risks and opportunities to Management and the Sales team.
• Support the preparation of annual budgets, planning rounds and scenario forecasts using information from Sales, Product, Marketing, Finance and GEELY HQ.
• Monitor sales trends, dealer performance, stock availability and market conditions to support sales planning and management decision-making.
• Produce accurate Stock and Sales Run-Down Reports (SSRD) and detailed inventory reports for Management and the Sales team.
• Monitor inventory levels, model and variant mix, stock ageing and stockholding requirements on a weekly basis.
• Manage vehicle allocation and ordering processes, consolidating data and preparing proposed orders for approval by Brand Management.
• Place approved vehicle orders through GEELY systems and manage monthly production fulfilment.
• Develop and maintain regular sales, stock, forecasting and management reports.

About you

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Commerce, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Marketing, Economics or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3-5 years' experience in Sales Planning, Sales Operations, Demand Planning, Inventory Planning or a similar analytical role.
• Automotive industry experience is highly preferred, with an understanding of vehicle sales planning, wholesale and retail operations, stock management and dealer operations.
• Demonstrated experience in sales forecasting, inventory planning, vehicle allocation, ordering and performance reporting.
• Strong analytical skills with experience analysing sales performance, budgets, forecasts and KPIs.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; experience with Power BI, ERP systems or other business intelligence/reporting tools would be advantageous.
• Ability to interpret complex data and translate findings into practical business insights and recommendations.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy while managing large volumes of sales and inventory data.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively across multiple business functions.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Newly renovated modern office with electric adjustable sit-stand desks.
• Convenient Macquarie Park location, approximately a 4-minute walk from Macquarie Park Metro Station.
• Easy driving access via the A3, Epping Road and M2.
• Opportunity to join a rapidly growing global automotive organisation and contribute to the development of GEELY's Australian business.

About us

Geely is a global leader in smart electric vehicles and automotive innovation, with a diverse portfolio of internationally recognised automotive brands including Geely Auto, Zeekr, Volvo, Polestar and Lotus, as well as a strategic stake in Aston Martin. With more than 140,000 employees globally and over 30,000 engineers and designers across China, Sweden, the UK, the U.S. and Germany, Geely continues to invest heavily in electrification, intelligent mobility, digitalisation and AI-driven automotive technologies. Geely has been listed in the Fortune Global 500 for 13 consecutive years and operates more than 4,000 sales and service locations worldwide.