Product / Order Guide Analyst

Contechs Consulting Limited; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Automotive OEM in Brentwood is seeking a highly experienced Product/Order Guide Analyst. The role involves providing Order Guides for vehicle configurations, validating European ordering systems, and managing vehicle production schedules. Candidates must be proficient in Excel and possess strong analytical skills. The position requires a degree or equivalent, and is offered as a 13-month rolling contract. Only those with EU/UK passport or visa not requiring sponsorship will be considered.

Qualifications

• Must have experience using computer systems, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong oral and written communication skills for global interaction.
• Demonstrated analytical skills and attention to detail for data analysis.
• Motivated self-starter with time management capabilities.
• Ability to work within a team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide markets with Order Guides and vehicle configurations.
• Validate European ordering systems for product requirements.
• Work with vehicle production scheduling for correct orders.
• Update product timing charts for cross-department reference.
• Resolve issues related to infeasible orders.

Skills

Proficient in Excel

Strong communication skills

Analytical skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Background in analytics

Knowledge of automotive industry

Education

Degree or equivalent

Tools

GEMSL

CTM

VISTA

GOaLS

Job description

A leading Automotive OEM is currently seeking highly experienced Product/Order Guide Analyst to work in their Warley location.

Position Description & Key Roles

• Provide markets with Order Guides and orderable vehicle configurations (known as Pre-Configured Vehicles or PCVs) for EU and AP sourced vehicles.
• Validate the European ordering systems to ensure product requirements for affected markets are accurately reflected.
• Work with vehicle production scheduling to ensure orders are correct and buildable.
• Manage new Model Yearchanges and ad hoc running changes and update market order guides and PCVs accordingly.
• Update the GTS product timing charts for cross-department reference (pricing, export programming, allocation etc)
• Check daily infeasible order status and resolve any issues arising.
• Review applicable Product Description Letters (PDLs) as published, and update Order Guides and PCVs to reflect the latest product changes and design intent.
• Liaise with Export Programming and Pricing teams in each customer CBG to align on timing assumptions.
• Update order guides as necessary to reflect new Model Years, or running change actions that impact upon product specifications.
• Introduce new PCV specifications as required to support incremental business opportunities.
• Sign off on changes to vehicle specifications for new vehicle builds.
• Check product specifications in the appropriate systems to ensure accuracy of information and conduct regular audits of vehicle orders, to minimise risk of incorrect builds.
• Validate vehicle entities for new vehicle builds.
• Review and validate communications materials (brochures, adverts etc) for product accuracy. Update changes to Safety Report to ensure US customs documentation is accurate.
• Maintain tasks and audit check records in Sharepoint (preferred team collaboration tool).
• Support MEA Product Marketing as required

Skills Required:

• Must be proficient in Excel, Word and Power Point applications and have experience of using computer systems.
• Strong oral and written communication skills essential interaction with marketing customers around the globe.
• Must demonstrate strong analytical skills with attention to detail data analysis and interpretation. Good business acumen to understand the context and processes for product delivery.
• Motivated self-starter with strong time management skills and the ability to prioritise multiple tasks.
• Ability to work as part of a team essential.
• A background and experience with analytics development would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of Systems: GEMSL, CTM, VISTA, GOaLS is preferred but not essential.
• Understanding of the automotive industry an advantage but not essential.

Education Required:

Degree or equivalent

13 months rolling contract

*If you think you have what it takes to fulfill the role, we want to hear from you now.

*Please note: Due to the high level of applicants, only successful candidates will be contacted

**Unfortunately candidates requiring visa sponsorship CANNOT be considered for this role. To apply you MUST have either an EU/UK passport or a Visa that does not require sponsorship.