Sales Planning & Operations Manager - France (M/F)
On-siteParis, Île-de-France, France
Job Summary
Lead sales demand forecasting and operational planning for the French market, aligning volume targets with market demand and promotional campaigns. Manage the end-to-end vehicle ordering pipeline and allocation process across the dealer network to meet retail demand while monitoring network stock levels and aging inventory. Serve as the primary operational liaison between local dealers, European supply chain teams, and Global HQ to ensure smooth logistics execution and timely vehicle delivery. Analyze sales performance, order conversion rates, and pipeline health to prepare executive monthly and quarterly sales operations reports. This role ensures optimal product availability while minimizing excess inventory. You will report all processes in an efficient and structured way.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of dedicated experience in automotive sales planning, sales operations, or supply chain allocation with an Automotive OEM, Importer, or National Sales Company (NSC)
- Strong analytical, quantitative, and data forecasting capabilities
- extensive experience in order pipeline management and vehicle inventory control
- Fluent in both French and English (written and spoken)
- Deep proficiency in Excel (advanced modeling/pivot tables)
- familiarity with automotive Sales/DMS platforms, ERP, or supply chain planning tools
- Highly organized, proactive problem-solver with strong cross-functional communication and negotiation skills
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