Tactical Analyst - Volkswagen Passenger Cars

Job description

Grade: C2

Role reports to: Tactical Planning Manager

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 17 May 2016

Job purpose:

Responsible for reporting, monitoring and analysis in the area of tactical spend and communicating effective management information within the brand.

Key Activities:

1. Production and development of regular timely and accurate reporting and management information on brand tactical spend by model and channel.

2. Ad-hoc reporting on tactical spend and scenarios as required within the brand.

3. To provide required information to support weekly and monthly forecasting performance, annual budget process and Planning round.

4. Proactively support the identification of any risks and opportunities and raise to Brand Tactical Managers supply to make them aware of relevant trends

5. Preparation of Presentations and or management information relating to brand tactical spend

6. Provide analysis on effectiveness of tactical actions and liaise with volume planning team to study impacts

7. Undertake continuous process and output reviews in liaison with other Brands to ensure best practice development and maintenance especially in regard to systems such as Business Intelligence.

About Us

‘Volkswagen’ translates as ‘The People’s Car’ – and it’s the people that make the brand what it is today.  Part of one of the world’s largest automakers, Volkswagen is a volume manufacturer, but our passion for our business, our products, our customers and our staff give us a unique position in the market.

Volkswagen has been trading in the UK for over 60 years, and we’re very proud of our global and local heritage.  From the Beetle, through the campervan to the iconic Golf of which over 30 million have now been produced, few car manufacturers have produced as many legendary cars or been so accessible to so many people.

Our success and longevity are built on foundations of quality, considered innovation and integrity, reinforced by a personality that encompasses passion, warmth, humour and a sense of humanity. We have a global network of over factories which produce the right products at the right time. With the right people, we can look forward to sustained growth over the next 60 years.

Desired profile

Skills:

Essential:
• Excellent analytical skills with a logical and methodical approach
• Highly organised and high attention to detail
• High levels of engagement and self- initiative

Desirable:
• Good team co-operation and collaboration
• Excellent verbal and presentational skills

Experience:

Essential:
• Ability to deliver commercially relevant analysis, reporting and insight
• Experience of working and delivering in a high pressured environment

Qualifications:

Desirable:
• Graduate or equivalent