Sales Planning Specialist

Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. is headquartered in Markham, Ontario and is a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Company of Korea. Hyundai markets a full line-up of vehicles in this country - from subcompact to premium sedans to sport utility and crossovers - and is committed to providing world-class, well-engineered products paired with a customer shopping and ownership experience that exceed expectations.

When Hyundai entered the Canadian market in 1983, it was the company’s first overseas subsidiary. Since that time, it has grown into one of the best selling automotive brands in Canada. Hyundai’s success can be attributed to the quality, safety, and design of its vehicles, which is reflected in numerous, high-profile awards they have recently won.

POSITION OVERVIEW
The overall responsibility of this position is to compile, maintain and analyze relevant HACC sales, industry sales and market intelligence data and to provide objective recommendations to management. The role will support the development of forward operational sales plans, business sales plan, distribution operations, ad hoc reporting and strategic studies. This sales planning analyst will coordinate sales plan development and provide forecasts for HACC sales, inventory levels and the overall market.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Track HACC sales trends and analyze impact of incentive strategy and inventory level
- Monitor competitor activity within the market including incentive strategy, product lifecycle & sales strategy and analyze implications to HACC
- Provide insight and analysis on regional markets
- Assist the Manager, Sales Planning and Distribution in maintaining vehicle rundown
- Act as point of contact to various stakeholders for current sales plans and targets
- Analyze and report on performance at 20 day and month end timing
- Prepare month end market insight reports outlining sales results and developments in the market
- Prepare executive month end report
- Update industry forecast monthly
- Prepare retail wholesale forecast monthly
- Monitor and analyze broader economic and demand indicators
- Maintain and update eco market database
- Prepare, analyze and present monthly trim mix sales trend file with proposal for forward trim mix forecast
- Prepare, analyze and present monthly colour mix sales trend file with proposal for forward colour mix forecast
- Maintain all sales forecasts and targets in the SAP system
- Provide current month retail sales forecast for incentive planning
- Provide support for ad hoc reports including requests from executives & other departments, business planning, HMC requests, updates etc.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
- Excellent analytical and problem solving skills with an attention to detail
- Canadian automotive specific product and market knowledge
- Excellent presentation skills
- Strong organization skills
- Advanced MS Excel skills
- Proficient in MS Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND DESIGNATIONS
- Completion of an undergraduate degree in Business or an equivalent combination of experience and education
- Minimum of (5) five years of experience in a sales analyst function.

Why join our team?
Our award-winning culture has been recognized through our Great Place to Work certification for the past 4 years. We have been able to achieve this not only thanks to the dedication and commitment of our team members to our business, but also through a variety of fun activities and opportunities throughout the year which allow us to build strong engagement When you join Hyundai Auto Canada Corp., you will become part of an organization that promotes diversity, inclusion and overall well-being. We offer an excellent benefits package including RSP matching, flexible start times, maternity leave top up, an attractive vehicle-lease program, demo vehicles for Managers and education support. We are committed to providing employees with an experience that will help them grow and develop professionally.

Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. We are also committed to meeting the needs of people with disabilities and their accessibility requirements. If you require accommodation during the interview process, please let us know and we will take all reasonable steps required to meet your accessibility requirements.