Sales & Operations Planning Specialist

GAC Motor Europe B.V.; Paris; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fast career track

Excellent bonus structure

Job summary

A global automotive company is looking for a Sales & Operations Planning Specialist in Paris. This role involves managing stock levels, creating accurate demand forecasts, and collaborating cross-functionally to ensure product availability. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, 3+ years of relevant experience, and strong analytical skills. The position offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits, emphasizing a culture of ownership and meritocracy.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in S&OP, demand planning, or inventory management.
• Fluent in English with preferred fluency in Mandarin for supplier communication.
• Ability to influence without direct authority across teams.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and influence without direct authority.
• Fluent in English; Mandarin proficiency highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate to create accurate sales forecasts.
• Manage stock levels to optimize service.
• Facilitate S&OP meetings aligning targets.
• Act as a liaison among various teams.
• Monitor KPIs and identify improvements.

Skills

Demand planning

Inventory management

Analytical skills

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

English fluency

Mandarin proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or Business

Tools

Excel

ERP system

Job description

About the GAC

GAC MOTOR Europe was registered in March 2024 in Amsterdam and is part of the Guangzhou Automobile Group. Our business covers all aspects of passenger car sales, marketing and aftersales services. We are dedicated to delivering quality work and exceptional customer service in all aspects of our business.

Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., Ltd. (abbreviated as GAC group, 6601238.SH，02238.HK), headquartered in Guangzhou City, is a large joint-stock automobile enterprise listed in both Hongkong and Shanghai Stock exchanges. At present, it has about 100,000 employees. Fortunate Global 500 ranked No.181. The main business covers seven major sectors: research and development, vehicle, parts, energy and ecology, internationalization, commerce and transportation, investment and finance. Sticking to independent innovation and joint venture cooperation, GAC group is now transforming itself with all its strength to a technology-based enterprise. Adhering to the enterprise concept of 'Humanity', Credibility, Creativity', GAC is committed to building a world-class company which wins customers’ trust, ensures staff's well-being, and meets social expectations.

We are currently looking for Sales & Operations Planning Specialist, the details Job responsibilities as below:

Who You Are

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Sales & Operations Planning Specialist to join our West team. This is a critical role ensuring our stock levels, demand forecasts, and that the order plans align with business targets + reports. You will be the key link between sales, operations, procurement, the HQ, the factory and the distributors ensuring optimal product availability while minimizing excess inventory and reporting all processes in an efficient and structured way.

Key Responsibilities

• Demand Planning & Forecasting
  • Collaborate with European and HQ sales and marketing teams and local distributors to gather demand inputs and create accurate sales forecasts.
  • Monitor trends, seasonality, and promotional impacts to refine demand plans.
• Supply Planning & Inventory Management
  • Manage stock levels to meet agreed service levels while avoiding over or understock.
  • Generate and place purchase orders with suppliers according to lead times and inventory policies.
  • Track inbound shipments and manage exceptions.
• S&OP Process Management
  • Facilitate regular S&OP meetings to align demand, supply, and financial targets.
  • Provide data-driven recommendations for stock allocation and order priorities.
  • Set, monitor, and advise on adjusting inventory and service level targets.
• Cross-functional Collaboration
  • Act as the main liaison between sales, operations, procurement, production and logistics teams.
  • Communicate supply risks, constraints, and opportunities to stakeholders.
• Analysis & Reporting
  • Monitor KPIs (forecast accuracy, stock coverage, service level, inventory turns) and identify improvement actions.
  • Provide regular performance reports to management.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in S&OP, demand planning, or inventory management.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills, with proficiency in Excel and ERP system.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and influence without direct authority.
• Fluent in English; fluency in Chinese (Mandarin) highly preferred due to supplier communication.

What We Offer

• An ambitious employer; we only want the best for you.
• A fast career track like only few other companies can match.
• A competitive salary and excellent bonus structure (above market); at GAC we strongly believe and live by ownership and meritocracy.

GAC Europe is based in Paris, and we offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package, along with an attractive welfare policy. Let me know if you'd like to learn more. As we receive many applications and will carefully select the most suitable candidates for interview. Your CV will be kept in our talent pool in compliance with GDPR and privacy regulations. If you have any concerns, please apply with caution.

If you have any questions, you may always reach out via [e-mail].

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We are committed to creating a work environment of trust and respect for our employee, which we believe will motivate them to achieve their dreams together. Our employees and partners have always been relentless in their pursuit of excellence in the face of challenges. We are very proud of what we have achieved, and we are proud of our leadership. We hope you will give full play to your talents and help make GAC a world-class company.