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Volkswagen of America, Inc · 1 day ago

Graduate Analyst - Sales Planning & Supply Chain

Reston, VA

Full-time

Hybrid

New Grad, Entry Level

Volkswagen of America, Inc is one of the world’s leading automobile manufacturers and the largest carmaker in Europe. They are seeking a Graduate Analyst for their Sales Planning & Supply Chain Graduate Program, designed to provide hands-on experience across various business areas and support data-driven decision-making. The role involves rotations in Sales Planning, Vehicle Allocation, and Incentive Strategy, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency.

AutomotiveCommercialManufacturing

No H1B

Responsibilities

Conduct regular market and competitive analysis, summarizing key sales and share trends

Prepare and present sales performance dashboards to management with actionable insights by model, region, and channel

Support the alignment of sales initiatives through cross-functional collaboration with Marketing and Finance

Assist with sales forecasting, using market data to evaluate and predict future volume and demand

Contribute to analytical projects that inform business planning and resource allocation

Analyze dealer ordering patterns and market data to support optimal vehicle allocation

Monitor national inventory levels to identify and mitigate risks of overstock or understock

Track and report logistics KPIs to identify process improvements and distribution bottlenecks

Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align vehicle distribution with sales objectives

Prepare communications and reports for the dealer network on vehicle ordering, availability, and allocation status

Analyze the ROI and sales impact of existing and proposed retail incentive programs

Conduct competitive benchmarking to compare Audi’s offers against key competitors

Perform financial modeling to forecast the effects of potential incentive adjustments

Prepare detailed reports and presentations summarizing incentive performance and insights

Maintain program documentation and assist with audit preparation and internal reviews

Qualification

Data analysisSales forecastingSupply chain operationsMicrosoft OfficeERPCRM systemsProject managementAnalytical thinkingCuriosityStrategic communicationStakeholder coordinationProblem-solvingAttention to detailCollaborationAdaptabilityPresentation abilities