Sales Planning & Ordering Manager

We’re hiring: Sales Planning & Ordering Manager – CUPRA Australia 

 Location: Zetland, Sydney (hybrid) 

Brand: CUPRA 

 About our Company  

Volkswagen Group is one of the world's leading automobile manufacturers, employing more than 600,000 people globally and selling its vehicles in more than 150 countries. The wholly-owned subsidiary has its National Sales Centre based in Sydney home to some of Australia's most recognisable brands which include Audi, CUPRA, Škoda and Volkswagen.  

Why CUPRA? 

CUPRA’s aim is to ‘bring Barcelona to Australia’. We are powered by the city’s vibrant spirit, zest for life and artistic energy – enriching every CUPRA vehicle with a distinctive personality and inspiring the world. We strive to stay ahead of the curve whilst challenging the status quo with our high-performance vehicles and we succeed in doing so. We are redefining the art of driving.  

 About your new Role 

CUPRA Australia is looking for a Sales Planning & Ordering Manager to oversee sales volume planning, strategy development, and product alignment to ensure stock levels meet market and budgetary goals while fostering collaboration with Product Managers.  

Your main responsibilities will include:  

•  Planning for the Sales and Market volumes, both short and long term, ensuring that available stock is commensurate with budget and market planning. 

• Develop short-, medium-, and long-term sales forecasts aligned with market trends and brand objectives. Monitor and adjust these forecasts based on performance, market conditions, and agents’ feedback 

• Maintaining a close relationship with Product Manager to ensure continued business with product changes (SOP, EOP, Special Editions, restrictions, etc.) 

• Preparation and delivery of monthly performance reports for Management and Region 

• Provide relevant support in executing retail/sales campaigns, incentive programs and other related initiatives to drive sales and monitor regularly dealer inventory levels and mix, highlighting non-compliance of stocking policies 

• Monitor weekly order and mix to ensure orders are filled to meet sales requirements. Consistent communication with region planning division  to ensure our changes or requests are front of mind 

• Facilitate the preparation and reconciliation of tactical budget, campaign proposals, dealer payments, dealer recharges, dealer performance bonuses and individual support requests as well as undertaking feasibility studies as required 

• Maintain a sound relationship with the Factory and closely monitor the relationship between Sales, Planning, Product and Marketing 

To succeed in this role, you will need to possess the following:  

• Tertiary qualification business/economics/finance 

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in an operational/analytical sales role 

• Strong automotive industry knowledge (market and technical) 

• Strong communication skills across varying audiences  

• Knowledge of regulatory environment for vehicle registration and specification as well as advertising and communications 

• Strong negotiation skills and practical problem solving skills with an operational focus 

• High attention to detail and time management skills 

• Project management skills and advanced levels in Microsoft software 

What we offer: 

• The chance to represent a challenger brand with real momentum 

• The support of Volkswagen Group Australia’s strong infrastructure 

• A role where your impact will be visible, measurable, and valued 

Our Benefits, Rewards and Recognition include:  

• A culture of continuous learning, growth and development. You will receive access to LinkedIn Learning and personal development opportunities which is why over 30% of our vacancies are filled by internal candidates!  

• Additional leave including VGA Day paid leave day, birthday leave and paid parental leave of up to 20 weeks.  

• Annual fitness and wellbeing subsidy towards a facility of your choice.  

• Access to the VGA Car Lease Program.  

• Discounts on Audi, Cupra, Škoda and Volkswagen car purchases.  

• Free entry to Dubbo and Taronga Zoo for you and your family 

• Work in an award winning state of the art newly refurbished building recognised by Master Builders Association Australia – our offices include onsite parking and a convenient location with close proximity to a train station 

 If this sounds like the role and place for you to drive your career to great heights with a world-class organisation, APPLY NOW! 

Volkswagen Group Australia is an equal opportunity employer in each jurisdiction that it operates. We encourage and value applications from all diverse perspectives, experience and backgrounds. 

To support our desire to create a local talent pipeline, this role is only available for individuals who have permanent work rights in Australia.