Stock Order Coordinator

Location: Maidenhead

Looking for more than a job? 

A job with meaning is more than a job. Creating the kind of positive change, we’re planning will need the skills of the world’s most talented people. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to affect your future and that of millions of others in ways you may never have thought possible. Curious? We hope so

What you’ll do

The Pricing & Revenue function oversees the vehicle flow commencing with factory planning, through to vehicle ordering and delivery to UK, culminating in registration to the customer.

Reporting into the Volume Optimisation Manager, the Stock Order Co-ordinator will be responsible for everything relating to stock management for direct channels with a particular focus on the demo and showroom allocation, including planning and ordering stock vehicles for this channel in collaboration with the B2C & B2B Operations teams. Through stock and sales reporting and analysis the role will ensure that optimum stock levels are maintained, and sales rates supported, all whilst taking into consideration any allocation and production limitations.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Work as part of a team to plan and order stock in line with the sales trends and taking into consideration any supply-led constraints
• Responsible for all showroom ordering and management for the Retailer network as well as new model launch demo ordering
• Take the lead on stock replenishment for the website and B2B sales channels, including ad hoc demo and showroom replacements
• Support the ordering teams with any order amendment queries
• Communicate regularly with the B2B & B2C Operations teams to inform them of any stock related issues
• Monitor sales trends within the DtC channels to ensure that optimum stock levels and model mixes are maintained
• Contribute to any ad-hoc projects
• Develops and maintains good relationships with key stakeholders within VCUK and VCC
• Manage the relationship between the Pricing & Revenue function and the DtC channels, as well as continuous review of process efficiency
• Continually evaluate the effectiveness of the function and seeks to improve
• Identify any improvements that can be made to systems and reporting
• Ensure that all processes are scalable in the future

What you’ll bring

• Strong IT skills particularly MS office, Power BI and other order management software applications
• Ability to analyse, interpret and draw conclusions from data
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and spoken
• Excellent organisation and time management skills
• Ability to work to deadlines and to perform well under pressure
• An enthusiastic and agile approach to work
• Flexible approach to work and the ability to adapt to changing environments and goal posts
• Confident with presenting information to key stakeholders and to a variety of people
• Efficient and a good attention to detail, particularly when performing administrative tasks
• Familiarity with integrated ordering systems
• Automotive experience may be beneficial

Most of all, you share our values and can see everyone’s potential. Your warm personality and eagerness to collaborate will be welcomed by all of us!

Benefits & Life at Volvo Car UK

• Competitive salaries that are reviewed and benchmarked annually. The salary bracket for this vacancy is £31-35k per annum
• Discretionary, performance related bonus scheme that rewards you whilst you help us to achieve our goals
• Hybrid working in our agile, state of the art offices or from home when convenient for you and your family
• Everyday flexible working Monday-Friday, 7am-7pm depending on business needs
• 28 days holiday + bank holidays (4 fixed & 4 unfixed) + the opportunity to buy up to 5 additional days
• 15 days’ work from anywhere in the world policy
• 24 weeks enhanced and flexible parental leave for all employees regardless of gender up to a child’s 3rd birthday
• Matched pension contribution up to 5%
• Wellbeing benefits
• 2 paid volunteering / charity days per year
• Access to our preferential employee lease car scheme for you and your family
• Subsidised onsite restaurant plus free refreshments and snacks
• Onsite electrical charging for your Plug-In Hybrid Electric or Battery Electric vehicle.
• A set salary sacrifice spend limit, refreshed every tax year for you to choose from multiple services and products to suit your lifestyle whilst saving on tax and NI within our extensive flexible benefits platform
• Discounted shopping site with 100s of brands and online retailers

Diversify our future:

Volvo Cars is an equal opportunities employer. We are a company for people who care about other people and for the world we live in. We celebrate diversity and inclusion in the workplace and are committed to equality of opportunity for all employees and employment practices, including hiring, recruiting, and promotion. It’s what you do that counts and we are always looking to expand perspectives and voices to shape our future. With us, you can truly be yourself, embrace new opportunities, thrive and a make a difference. 

Want to know more? We hope so

We’d love to receive and review your application. If you would like more information about the role and its responsibilities or simply to learn a bit more about the team, please reach out to Leigh Craddock – Talent Manager UK on leigh.craddock@volvocars.com

We are unable to accept applications via email or LinkedIn due to GDPR, so please apply via the online link

We reserve the right to close the job post early if we have found sufficient candidates for this vacancy. The closing date is scheduled for the 28th of October 2024

Volvo Cars – Driving change together

Volvo Cars’ continued success is the result of a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive working environment. Today, we are one of the most well-known and respected car brands, with over 40,000 employees across the globe. At Volvo Cars, your career is designed around your talents and aspirations so you can reach your full potential.

For the right person, an inspiring, and creative workplace awaits. Did you know that every Volvo Cars employee worldwide has the right to our Family Bond, our new all-gender, paid parental leave policy? You’ll also enjoy a culture and benefits package that’s made us one of the world’s most awarded and progressive employers.

By 2025, we aim to sell 1.2 million cars annually, 50% of which will be electric vehicles and sold directly to customers through digital channels. Join us on the journey of a lifetime as we create the driving and electrification technologies of tomorrow.

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