Supply Planning Manager at Hyundai Motor Company

Job Summary

We are looking for a highly analytical and organised Volume & Supply Planning Specialist to manage UK new vehicle supply and ensure sales volume, profit, and regulatory targets are met. Working closely with the Head of Volume & Supply Planning, you will develop supply and stocking strategies, create monthly production requirements, and forecast factory plans by model, trim, and powertrain. You will track stock sensitivity, monitor feasible registrations and wholesales, and align production with campaign offers and product plans. The role involves coordinating retailer allocation, managing PO and shipment data in SAP, and leading discussions with HME and factories to identify risks and opportunities. You will also support vehicle run-outs, new model launches, and ZEV mandate compliance, while providing regular reporting and insights to optimise stock, sales performance, and operational efficiency.

We want you to:

• Develop UK supply and stocking strategies with the Head of Volume & Supply Planning.
• Create monthly production requirements, run-down plans, and a five-month factory forecast (DP0).
• Track sales sensitivity, stock availability, and feasible registrations/wholesales by model.
• Align production with quarterly campaigns, working closely with Incentive and Product teams.
• Provide input for the monthly dealer supply bulletin, including ordering mix, backorders, and constraints.
• Prepare monthly production order packs and lead monthly production order meetings.
• Manage PO and shipment data in SAP to ensure accurate stock availability and lead times.
• Implement metrics to monitor build-to-order specifications and influence stock build configurations.
• Liaise with HME and factories to ensure optimal stock levels and identify risks and opportunities.
• Support effective vehicle run-outs and new model launches.
• Manage model run-in/out planning to meet regulatory and ZEV mandate requirements.
• Coordinate retailer allocation targets to align production with retailer demand.
• Monitor sales campaign performance and recommend improvements to achieve wholesale targets.
• Provide monthly and ad-hoc reporting to support the wider planning team.

About you:

• Strong analytical, planning and organisational skills
• Highly numerate with good PC skills and advanced Excel & Powerpoint skills
• Understanding of market and planning principles
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Strong communicator
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills
• Motor industry experience
• Capable of working under pressure and to tight deadlines without sacrificing accuracy
• Ability to take complexed issues and concepts and represent them in a simple visual way

Rewards and Benefits

• Competitive Salary & Benefits Package
• Company Car + EV Charging
• Hybrid Working
• Private Medical Insurance
• Office Lunch Allowance
• 25 Days Holidays plus Bank holidays with option to buy/sell
• Group Income Protection & Life Assurance
• Flexible Benefits & Retail Discount
• Pension 6% Matched
• Free Parking
• Access to Hyundai & Genesis Sponsored events
• Access to Employee Car Scheme (once passed probation)