Senior Specialist Strategic Sales Planning

Porsche; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Porsche in Singapore seeks a seasoned professional to lead regional sales planning, forecasting, and strategic decision support. The role emphasizes turning data into actionable insights and guiding cross-functional teams across markets.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in sales analytics, forecasting, and commercial operations, with excellent stakeholder management and a track record of delivering growth and efficiency in a multicultural environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in sales planning, analytics, forecasting or commercial operations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with data-driven insights.
• Understanding of sales planning, market analysis and key performance drivers.
• Proficiency in data analytics and reporting, plus effective communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional sales planning and forecasting to support strategic decisions.
• Drive sales performance analysis, market intelligence, and growth opportunities.
• Manage demand, supply, and planning to align forecasts with production needs.
• Oversee incentive budgeting and governance for growth initiatives.
• Identify sales risks and recommend mitigation across regional markets.
• Lead Sales Analytics and Sales Operations teams to deliver strategic initiatives.

Skills

Sales planning

Forecasting

Data analytics

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Communication

Multicultural teamwork

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

• Lead regional sales planning and forecasting activities, developing long-term business plans, market outlooks, and sales projections to support strategic decision-making.
• Lead sales performance analysis and market intelligence initiatives, leveraging data, analytical tools, and forecasting methodologies to identify trends, opportunities, and future growth potential.
• Manage demand, supply, and operational planning processes, ensuring alignment between sales forecasts, production requirements, and market needs.
• Administer incentive budget planning and business improvement initiatives, ensuring effective governance, optimal resource allocation, and the successful execution of programmes that drive growth and operational efficiency.
• Identify, assess, and monitor sales risks, recommending mitigation measures and strengthening business planning across regional markets.
• Oversee Sales Analytics and Sales Operations functions, providing guidance to a team of specialists and collaborating across functions to deliver strategic initiatives and operational excellence.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in sales planning, business analytics, forecasting, commercial operations, or a related field.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and conceptual thinking skills, with the ability to translate complex data into meaningful business insights.
• Sound understanding of sales planning, market analysis, business forecasting, and key sales performance drivers, with the ability to generate insights that support strategic decision-making.
• Proficiency in data analytics and reporting tools, coupled with strong communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
• Self-driven with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Collaborative team player who thrives in a multicultural and cross-functional environment.