Sales Planning Analyst ( 12 month Fixed Term Contract)

Kia UK; Walton-on-Thames; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours (core hours 10:

Hybrid working (up to 2 days remote)

Employee Car Scheme (car lease + ins)

Onsite Chef - free lunch

Private Medical Care

Annual Health Checks

Private Dental Care

Pension with enhanced employer contrib

Life Assurance

28 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

Wellness benefits including cycle to‑w

Financial guidance

Work from anywhere for one week a year

Enhanced Maternity/Adoption Leave

Enhanced Paternity Leave

Free weekly yoga and clubs

Onsite amenities

Charity involvement

Birthday Vouchers

Company events

Job summary

Kia UK is seeking a Sales Planning Analyst on a 12-month Fixed Term Contract to join our dynamic Sales team. This role centers on coordinating Kia UK's Sales Plan, forecasting, and providing actionable insights to guide commercial decisions.

You will collaborate across Sales, Production Planning, Supply Chain, Product Marketing and Kia Europe to translate data into strategic actions. You will work with stakeholders to ensure the right vehicles are in the right place at the right time, with

Qualifications

• Excellent analytical and numerical skills.
• Advanced Excel capability.
• Awareness of AI tools and willingness to explore innovative ways of working.

Responsibilities

• Producing and analysing weekly sales forecasts and reporting for Kia Europe.
• Delivering clear insights that support commercial decision-making.
• Supporting new model launch and sales activation planning.
• Preparing materials and recommendations for key business meetings.
• Collaborating with stakeholders to align sales requirements with business objectives.
• Identifying trends, risks and opportunities through data analysis.
• Identify and implement continuous improvements within the role’s reporting processes, including opportunities to automate through the use of AI tools and streamline reporting through SAP.

Skills

Analytical skills

Advanced Excel

Data interpretation

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Organisation

Tools

SAP

AI tools awareness

Job description

About Us

Kia UK is a leading automotive brand offering one of the industry’s largest range of models across multiple vehicle segments and was the third most popular UK car brand in 2025. With 190 Kia Dealers across the country, Kia is now widely known for its advanced electrified products offering the technology of tomorrow, today. Spearheading this charge are award-winning products including the fully electric EV6 – Kia’s first dedicated electric vehicle, the 2024 World Car of the Year the EV9 and the electric compact SUV and World Car of the Year 2025 the EV3.

Kia UK has consistently grown for over 30 years, supported by bold design, quality products and ever-evolving customer service. By 2027, the brand aims to offer no less than nine fully electric vehicles in the UK, a positive step towards becoming a leading global sustainable mobility solutions provider.

People are central to Kia UK and every day is an opportunity to learn something new and to grow personally and professionally. This was recognised with Kia UK named as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces™ 2024, 2025 and 2026 by Great Place To Work®, and also ranked in the 2025 & 2026 Best Workplaces™ for Women, Development, Wellbeing, and Manufacturing, Production & Transportation. Kia employees reported positively on areas such as working atmosphere, trust in management, corporate strategy, pride in working for the company, benefits, facilities and much more!

The Role

Ready to help shape the future of Kia UK's sales performance?

We’re excited to announce a Fixed Term Contract for a Sales Planning Analyst to join our dynamic Sales team for 12 months.

This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a highly visible role at the heart of Kia UK's commercial planning process, working with teams across the business to influence key decisions, support future growth, and ensure we have the right vehicles, in the right place, at the right time.

As a Sales Planning Analyst, you'll play a central role in coordinating and managing Kia UK's Sales Plan, bringing together insights from across the organisation to support forecasting, strategic planning, and commercial decision-making.

You'll work closely with colleagues across Sales, Production Planning, Supply Chain, Product Marketing, and Kia Europe, helping to translate data into meaningful business actions.

Responsibilities

• Producing and analysing weekly sales forecasts and reporting for Kia Europe

• Delivering clear insights that support commercial decision-making

• Supporting new model launch and sales activation planning

• Preparing materials and recommendations for key business meetings

• Collaborating with stakeholders to align sales requirements with business objectives

• Identifying trends, risks and opportunities through data analysis

• Identify and implement continuous improvements within the role’s reporting processes, including

  opportunities to automate through the use of AI tools and streamline reporting through SAP

About You

• Excellent analytical and numerical skills

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

• Advanced Excel capability

• Awareness of AI tools and a willingness to explore innovative ways of working

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to turn complex data into clear, actionable insights

• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities

• Self-motivated and comfortable working independently

• Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills

The Benefits

• Flexible working hours (core hours between 10:00am-3:00pm)
• Hybrid working (up to 2 days a week remote working pro rata)
• Employee Car Scheme (car lease + insurance all included from £85/month)
• Onsite Chef -> free lunch every day
• Private Medical Care (Vitality)
• Annual Health Checks and free flu jabs offered onsite
• Private Dental Care (Denplan, £0 excess)
• Pension with enhanced employer contribution
• Life Assurance
• 24 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
• Wellness benefits including cycle to work scheme, free eye tests, employee assistance programme, Mental Health First Aiders and more
• Financial hub providing free financial guidance and support
• Work from anywhere for one week a year
• Enhanced Maternity, Adoption and Shared Parental Leave (up to 6 months full pay)
• Enhanced Paternity Leave (up to 4 weeks full pay)
• Free weekly yoga, football, and badminton clubs
• Pool tables, dart board, and massage chairs onsite
• Opportunity to get involved & give back via our charity partners
• Birthday Vouchers
• Celebrations such as our Spring Ball, Christmas events, Social Club and much more!

Location/Travel

The Kia UK Head Office is based in Walton-on-Thames, just a 5-minute walk from the station. We also have plenty of on-site parking for drivers, including EV charging ports.

There is step-free access throughout the building, but please let us know if you require any additional accessibility support and we will cater to your needs as best we can.

Interview Process

Step 1: CV review

Step 2: Teams interview

Step 3: Face-to-face interview

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We understand that every candidate is unique, and we welcome the opportunity to make reasonable adjustments to ensure that all individuals can fully participate in our interview process. If you require any adjustments or support to facilitate your interview, please do not hesitate to let us know. We are happy to discuss your needs and make arrangements that support your participation to best showcase your skills and qualifications.

At Kia, we are committed to employing the best-qualified people and provide equal opportunity for the advancement of employees including promotion and training and thereby not discriminating against any person because of gender, race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion, belief or disability