Data Analyst & Sales Planning Executive (Automotive)

Chery Automobile; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent automotive company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Sales Planner to develop and manage sales plans while analyzing data to support decision-making. The ideal candidate has a relevant degree and 2–5 years of experience in sales or business planning, with strong proficiency in Excel and data visualization tools. This role supports cross-functional collaboration and strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in data analysis, sales, or business planning.
• Strong proficiency in Excel and data visualization tools.
• Knowledge of automotive market trends is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain sales plans aligned with market trends.
• Coordinate sales initiatives with the sales team and dealers.
• Analyze sales data and prepare reports for management.

Skills

Excel

Data visualization tools

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Statistics, Economics, or Data Analytics

Tools

PowerPoint

Job description

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain monthly, quarterly, and annual sales plans aligned with market trends and business objectives.
• Coordinate with sales team and dealers to ensure alignment and execution of sales initiatives and targets.
• Monitor and evaluate sales performance against targets, highlighting risks and opportunities.
• Provide input for production planning and inventory allocation to ensure optimal supply-demand balance.
• Monitor and plan budgets to ensure effective resource allocation.
• Manage sales incentive calculations and oversee accurate and timely payouts.

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Collect, consolidate and analyze sales data to identify trends, performance gaps, and prepare reports for management and related departments to support decision-making.
• Prepare accurate and timely sales performance reports (daily, weekly, monthly) for senior management and regional teams.
• Conduct ad-hoc analysis to support pricing, campaigns, and strategic initiatives.

Collaboration, Process & Governance

• Work closely with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Purchasing to ensure sales strategies align with long term business goals.
• Identify, establish, and improve process flows to enhance operational efficiency and consistency.
• Apply knowledge of risk assessment and corporate governance to ensure compliance and sound decision-making.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Statistics, Economics, Data Analytics, or related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in data analysis, sales planning, or business planning (automotive industry preferred).
• Strong proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and data visualization tools.
• Solid understanding of sales forecasting methods and business planning processes.
• Knowledge of automotive market trends, dealer operations, or distribution models is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Effective communication and presentation skills to convey findings to management and stakeholders.