Executive, Improvement and Analytic

Hong Leong Yamaha Motor Sdn Bhd; Sungai Buloh; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hong Leong Yamaha Motor Sdn Bhd in Malaysia is seeking a data analytics professional to collect and analyze sales and operations data to inform planning and decision-making.

You will build reports and dashboards, monitor KPIs, and collaborate with Sales, Operations, and Production to drive growth through data-driven insights. The role emphasizes forecasting, continuous improvement, and maintaining data integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business Analytics, Statistics, Data Science, Operations Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in business analytics, sales planning, operations analysis, performance reporting, or process improvement.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions, data analysis, and reporting.
• Experience with dashboards and reporting tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms is an added advantage.
• Knowledge of forecasting, KPI management, and business performance analysis.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Collect, maintain, and analyze sales and operational data to support business planning and decision-making.
• Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor business performance.
• Analyze sales trends, customer demand patterns, and operational metrics to identify opportunities for growth and improvement.
• Support forecasting, budgeting, and planning activities through data-driven insights and recommendations.
• Conduct root cause analysis to investigate business issues and performance gaps.
• Collaborate with Sales, Operations, Production, and other cross-functional teams to support business initiatives.
• Ensure data accuracy and integrity through regular validation and reconciliation activities.
• Prepare management reports, presentations, and performance reviews for stakeholders.
• Support continuous improvement, operational excellence, and digitalization initiatives.
• Assist in enhancing reporting tools, analytical models, and business processes.
• Maintain documentation for reporting methodologies, data sources, and standard operating procedures.
• Participate in projects related to business performance management and process improvement.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Manufacturing/Business Analytics/Statistics/Data Science/Operations Management or related

Tools

Excel (Advanced)

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Collect, maintain, and analyze sales and operational data to support business planning and decision-making.

Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor business performance.

Analyze sales trends, customer demand patterns, and operational metrics to identify opportunities for growth and improvement.

Support forecasting, budgeting, and planning activities through data-driven insights and recommendations.

Conduct root cause analysis to investigate business issues and performance gaps.

Collaborate with Sales, Operations, Production, and other cross-functional teams to support business initiatives.

Ensure data accuracy and integrity through regular validation and reconciliation activities.

Prepare management reports, presentations, and performance reviews for stakeholders.

Support continuous improvement, operational excellence, and digitalization initiatives.

Assist in enhancing reporting tools, analytical models, and business processes.

Maintain documentation for reporting methodologies, data sources, and standard operating procedures.

Participate in projects related to business performance management and process improvement.

Job Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business Analytics, Statistics, Data Science, Operations Management, or a related discipline.

Minimum 2-3 years of experience in business analytics, sales planning, operations analysis, performance reporting, or process improvement.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data.

Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions, data analysis, and reporting.

Experience with dashboards and reporting tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms is an added advantage.

Knowledge of forecasting, KPI management, and business performance analysis.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Hong Leong Yamaha Motor (HLYM) is a member of the Hong Leong Group, a Malaysian conglomerate with diverse businesses interests in various countries globally. HLYM's humble beginnings started in 1978, when Hong Leong Industries Bhd and Yamaha Motor Co Ltd of Japan (YMC) signed the franchise agreement to venture into manufacturing, assembling and marketing of Yamaha motorcycles in Malaysia. It rolled out its first CKD Yamaha street model, RX100 at Shah Alam plant in 1979. The Yamaha motorcycles are principally for sale in the domestic market.

After merging its marketing and distribution arm into a single entity, HLYM relocated its factory in 1997 and occupies an area sprawling 35.6 ares in Sungai Buloh, Selangor. The entire HLYM complex consists of a Main Office block, R & D centre and 4 factories engaged in press and welding of metal parts, spray painting, assembly operations, plastic injection moulding and a designated warehouse for distribution of CBU motorcycles.

HLYM continues to invest in new technologies and equipment to improve productivity and upgrade the skills of workers on the transfer of technology with the guidance and coaching of YMC engineers and consultants.

Today, HLYM is proud to be in the unique position of being the motorcycle manufacturer in Malaysia with triple certification of ISO 9002 (Quality Management System) from SIRIM, TPM Excellence Award from JIPM and ISO 14001 (Environmental Management System) from SGS Malaysia/SGS UK.

Hong Leong Yamaha Motor (HLYM) is a member of the Hong Leong Group, a Malaysian conglomerate with diverse businesses interests in various countries globally. HLYM's humble beginnings started in 1978, when Hong Leong Industries Bhd and Yamaha Motor Co Ltd of Japan (YMC) signed the franchise agreement to venture into manufacturing, assembling and marketing of Yamaha motorcycles in Malaysia. It rolled out its first CKD Yamaha street model, RX100 at Shah Alam plant in 1979. The Yamaha motorcycles are principally for sale in the domestic market.

After merging its marketing and distribution arm into a single entity, HLYM relocated its factory in 1997 and occupies an area sprawling 35.6 ares in Sungai Buloh, Selangor. The entire HLYM complex consists of a Main Office block, R & D centre and 4 factories engaged in press and welding of metal parts, spray painting, assembly operations, plastic injection moulding and a designated warehouse for distribution of CBU motorcycles.

HLYM continues to invest in new technologies and equipment to improve productivity and upgrade the skills of workers on the transfer of technology with the guidance and coaching of YMC engineers and consultants.

Today, HLYM is proud to be in the unique position of being the motorcycle manufacturer in Malaysia with triple certification of ISO 9002 (Quality Management System) from SIRIM, TPM Excellence Award from JIPM and ISO 14001 (Environmental Management System) from SGS Malaysia/SGS UK.

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