Sales Planner

The Opportunity- Sales Planner

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About the role:

Sales Planning is an essential part of the JCB Sales operation, without it we would fail to meet the needs of our customers or run the business efficiently. Reporting to the Sales Planning Manager we require a Sales Planner to support multiple business units and factories across the globe.

What does this role involve day to day?

• Primary liaison between global Regional Sales teams, Product teams, and Factories with regards the planning of order requirements for customers.

• Maintaining an order book with SAP as the primary data source, this will include running and creating reports for internal use.

• Managing the needs of multiple stake holders, balancing customer needs and operational requirements. 

• Receiving and responding to customer queries relating to order prioritisations, negotiating with operational teams to deliver the best outcome.

• Working with Group Finance to ensure machines are planned in line with financial credit limits.

• Attend regular Sales and Operational meetings, proving data and insight relating to your area of responsibility.

This will be suited to you if...

• You have an attention to detail as this role covers a wide range of business, JCB models, systems and processes.

• You're able to use Excel to a high level and experience in SAP is beneficial.

• You're a self-starter and self-motivated, able to work unsupervised.

• You have a curious mindset, always looking for a better way.

• You're able to develop and maintain long-term working relationships with stakeholders. 

• Negotiation skills – Can provide solutions to problems where there is no “right” answer.

What happens next?

Ordinarily, our Resourcing Team reviews and shortlists CVs. If shortlisted, you’ll speak to one of our Recruiters to discuss the role further. Our interview process usually consists of an initial teams interview followed by an in-person interview. We’ll keep in touch throughout the process but if you have any questions, please get in touch at recruitment@jcb.com 

 What’s in it for you?

This is your chance to join a company that values expertise not only in rewards but also in real employee care. At JCB you don’t just get a competitive salary, 33 days’ holiday and access to our company pension—you can also use our onsite gym, in-house doctor, dentist and visiting optician. We have an ULEV car scheme available for our employees too. Then there’s the JCB Rewards Hub, which gives you discounts with high street retailers. Feel like biking to work? There’s our Cycle to Work Scheme.

We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

We’re committed to ensuring our recruitment process is fair and inclusive. If you face any accessibility challenges with your online application and require additional support, you have the option of speaking to a member of our Recruitment Team who can support you to complete an application in an alternative format. If you would benefit from this support, please email recruitment@jcb.com, and a member of the team will be in touch.

Recruitment Agencies: JCB does not accept any speculative approaches to present candidates for advertised vacancies.