Planning Specialist

About BYD

BYD is one of the worlds leading manufacturers of new energy vehicles (NEVs) dedicated to driving sustainable mobility solutions across global Europe BYD is expanding rapidly and building innovative financing and leasing solutions to support our customers dealers and strategic partners.

Position Summary:
We are seeking a detail-oriented professional to support sales planning and forecasting activities within the Operations team. The role works closely with Sales Product and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver accurate forecasts monitor demand trends and translate commercial performance into operational insights that support business growth.

Key responsibilities:
Join the Operations team with responsibility for sales planning and forecasting
Work closely with Sales and Product teams to define the sales forecast
Prepare forecasts in terms of registrations and contracts
Build and monitor order trends to support forecasting activities
Select structure and validate data for forecasting models using advanced Excel skills
Support stock analysis and monitoring in collaboration with relevant teams
Translate sales forecasts into operational guidance for production and product availability
Input and update actual sales data in planning tools and files
Compare forecast vs. actual analyze variances and support corrective actions
Prepare reports and analyses to support operational and strategic decision-making
Contribute to continuous improvement of forecasting and planning processes

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Sales Planning Forecasting Operations or Demand Planning roles

• Solid analytical and operational background with a Bachelors or Masters degree in a relevant field (e.g. Engineering Economics Statistics Business Administration or similar)

• Previous experience in the automotive industry or in complex industrial/manufacturing environments is considered a strong plus

• Advanced Excel skills and experience with planning tools; strong analytical mindset attention to detail and ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams

What we Offer:

• Competitive compensation based on experience and performance.

• Health insurance (Metasalute) and meal vouchers.

• Company-wide and department teambuilding events.

• The opportunity to contribute to Europes transition to zero-emission transportation and the decarbonization of the economy.

Our Purpose

We are building a zero-emission future that reconnects humanity with nature and a world of clean air. Join a diverse and dynamic team that strives to make a positive impact on the environment and society.