Planning Report Support (3 year contractor)

Key tasks and responsibilities

Please describe the key tasks that are executed in this position with corresponding responsibility. Please define the degree of responsibility.

Market evolution analysis

Analyze total market and segmentation from market intelligence on both addressable market level and model level so as to support new planning round volume planning

Market research and clinic result analysis

Incorporate clinic result into model level volume planning

Evaluation of past and projected market performance:

i.e. by segment, sub-segment, sub-sub-segment, origin, etc.) to understand and determine industry trends and identify opportunities and/or potential risks. This critical analysis forms the basis for recommendations for business and volume planning

Analyse the JV sales performance:

Based on reported short-term sales performance, market analysis, competitor planning intelligence, etc.

Supply evaluation (production, stock steering)

Develop production capacity planning and platform strategy

Communicate strategic planning with HQ WOB and Sales Co. of JVs:

Liaise with HQ WOB on strategic planning development

Provide input and guidance to JVs' strategic planning

Qualification and skills

Please describe the minimum required qualifications and skills in terms of education, professional experience (be specific on the years of experience needed), special skills etc. to perform the function in scope.

Professional experience:

Automotive knowledge and relative sales & marketing knowledge

Professional strategic planning knowledge

Product management knowledge and skills

Quantitative analysis knowledge and skills

Bachelor degree, master/MBA preferred in economics\statistics\automotive etc;

1-3 years of relevant work experience in strategic planning, corporate strategy or consulting sector, preferably with Multinational Companies or with operation experience

Personal skills:

Strategic thinking, structured thinking

Results Orientation, independent thinker

Strong analytical skills and presentation skills

Solid interpersonal, oral and written communications skills (Chinese and English). Especially with JVs.; German is an advantage

Advanced database and modelling skills is an advantage