Sales Planning and Reporting Specialist

Sixty60 Recruitment; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a disciplined Sales Planning and Reporting Specialist in Pretoria, South Africa. This role is central to the sales operation, focusing on dealer forecasts, order-to-delivery tracking, and stock insights crucial for success in the automotive industry. Candidates should possess a relevant degree and 2-4 years of sales planning experience with advanced Excel skills. The company offers a dynamic environment for impactful planning and data analysis.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience specifically in sales planning, demand planning, or reporting.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and a high level of data discipline.
• Prior exposure to BI tools is considered highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Maintain monthly sales forecasts by model, derivative, and channel.
• Track the order bank, production milestones, and shipping ETAs.
• Produce weekly sales performance and stock aging reports.

Skills

Sales planning

Demand planning

Advanced Excel proficiency

Data discipline

Education

Diploma or Degree in Business Management, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering

Tools

Business Intelligence (BI) tools

Job description

Our client is seeking a disciplined Sales Planning and Reporting Specialist to join their team. This role is the 'engine room' of the sales operation, responsible for consolidating dealer forecasts, managing the order-to-delivery pipeline, and providing the stock insights necessary to drive wholesale and retail success.

About the Company

As a leading player in the automotive industry, our client prides itself on operational excellence and data‑driven decision‑making. They offer a fast‑paced, professional environment where precision and proactive planning are highly valued to ensure market opportunities are capitalised on effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain monthly sales forecasts by model, derivative, and channel, including retail, fleet, and rental.
• Track the order bank, production milestones, shipping ETAs, and stock‑on‑hand to provide full pipeline visibility.
• allocation and distribution planning to ensure stock levels are aligned with dealer targets.
• Produce weekly sales performance and stock ageing reports to flag potential risks and opportunities.
• Support the tracking of campaigns and incentives to provide actionable insights to sales leadership.
• Coordinate data inputs from internal teams and dealers to maintain a consistent reporting schedule.
• Assist in the maintenance of planning templates and perform scenario modelling to support business scaling.

Requirements

• A completed Diploma or Degree in Business Management, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• 2-4 years of experience specifically in sales planning, demand planning, or reporting.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and a high level of data discipline.
• Prior exposure to Business Intelligence (BI) tools is considered highly advantageous.

Remuneration

Negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

If you do not hear back from us within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.