Sales Planning & Insights Analyst

Petron Corporation; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Petron Malaysia is seeking a dynamic Sales Planning Analyst to support retail and commercial growth through performance tracking, demand forecasting, and margin optimization. You will work with Sales, Supply, Distribution and Finance to deliver data-driven insights and actionable recommendations.

The ideal candidate has a degree in Statistics, Economics, Engineering, Finance or Business (CGPA ≥ 3.50) and 0–3 years' experience, with strong analytical, Excel modelling, and communication skills to

Qualifications

• Degree in Statistics, Economics, Engineering, Finance or Business with CGPA ≥ 3.50.
• 0–3 years' experience. Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.
• Strong analytical and Excel modelling skills, as well as interpersonal skills.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with ability to translate data into actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Track sales, margin and volume performance; prepare regular performance reports and variance analysis.
• Support the business strategies, including setting target based on market conditions, cost movements and competitive landscape.
• Develop and manage business demand forecasts by product and terminal to support supply planning.
• Monitor actual sales versus forecast and recommend corrective actions to minimize supply or margin risks.
• Conduct market, competitor and site level performance analysis to identify volume recovery and margin optimization opportunities.
• Support volume bridging, sales economics analysis in collaboration with various departments.
• Participate in cross-functional alignments to align sales, pricing and demand plans with various departments (Sales, Supply, Distribution) capabilities.
• Ensure the tactics and strategies comply with internal controls, governance and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel modelling

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree in Statistics, Economics, Engineering, Finance, Business

Job description

Petron Malaysia is seeking a dynamic Sales Planning Analyst to support retail and commercial growth through performance tracking, demand forecasting, and margin optimization. You will work with Sales, Supply, Distribution and Finance to deliver data-driven insights and actionable recommendations.

The ideal candidate has a degree in Statistics, Economics, Engineering, Finance or Business (CGPA ≥ 3.50) and 0–3 years' experience, with strong analytical, Excel modelling, and communication skills to