France Sales Planning & Operations Lead

GAC Motor Europe; Paris; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commuting Allowance

Lunch Allowance

Communication allowance

Job summary

GAC International France is hiring a Sales Planning & Operations Manager for France in Paris. This role oversees demand forecasting, sales planning, and the vehicle ordering pipeline to ensure optimal product availability and minimal excess inventory.

You will coordinate between sales, operations, procurement, HQ, factory and distributors, delivering structured, timely reports and ensuring alignment with business targets.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in automotive sales planning, sales operations, or supply chain allocation.
• Fluent in French and English (written and spoken).
• Proven ability to forecast demand, plan sales, and manage inventory.

Responsibilities

• Lead sales demand forecasting and operational planning for the French market.
• Oversee end-to-end vehicle ordering, production requests, and allocation across the dealer network.
• Monitor network stock levels, vehicle port inventory, and aging stock; implement turnover improvement actions.
• Coordinate with local dealers, European supply chain teams, and Global HQ for logistics and delivery.
• Prepare executive monthly and quarterly sales operations reports.

Skills

Fluent in French

Fluent in English

Sales forecasting

Cross-functional communication

Negotiation

Tools

Excel (advanced)

ERP / DMS platforms

Job description

GAC International France is hiring a Sales Planning & Operations Manager for France in Paris. This role oversees demand forecasting, sales planning, and the vehicle ordering pipeline to ensure optimal product availability and minimal excess inventory.

You will coordinate between sales, operations, procurement, HQ, factory and distributors, delivering structured, timely reports and ensuring alignment with business targets.