VWCV Volume Planning & Forecasting Specialist

VWCV Volume Planning & Forecasting Specialist

Job ID:  17810
Company:  Volkswagen Group South Africa (Pty) Ltd
Location: 

ZA

Department:  Marketing and Product Management
Career Level:  Professionals
Shift:  Full-time
Contract type:  Unlimited
Remote Working:  By agreement
Posting Date:  1 Oct 2025

VWCV Volume Planning & Forecasting Specialist

The future of mobility is changing. What do we contribute to this? Volkswagen produces vehicles in 14 countries and delivers them to customers in more than 150 markets worldwide. Electromobility, smart mobility and digital transformation are our core topics for the future. For many millions of people, Volkswagen is the epitome of mobility- not only today, but also tomorrow. Become part of it and help develop new solutions with your curiosity and ideas. You can expect a diverse team that supports you and with whom you can grow together and develop your potential. Applications are invited from suitably qualified & experienced candidates to fill the Volume Planning & Forecasting Specialist position in NSO VW Commercial Vehicles (Sandton)

Brief Role Description

To co-ordinate all activities pertaining to sales forecasting by ensuring short-range and long-range forecasting is done timeously, and to ensure that deadlines are met for uploading information to NFZ, NSO and the rest of the company.

Possible Tasks within this Role

  • Create and share short and medium term forecast via the internal forecasting model to keep all teams informed.
  • Determine and maintain Rental and Government requirements through the monthly forecasting process to ensure that accurate data is supplied.
  • Report sales performance to key stakeholders.
  • Ensure that vehicle ordering is in line with the sales forecast for imported vehicles for accuracy.
  • Input actual and forecast sales data into the MPL system and update NFZ.
  • Conduct volume scenarios for new product using a specific format in excel to evaluate possible risks and opportunities for new model introductions.
  • Prepare presentations for volume planning meetings (Market orientation, Sales forecast) to ensure that our plans are presented in a professional manner.
  • Manage FBU volume planning and order process for orders to be loaded in Nadin to ensure correct volumes and model mixes.
  • Prepare volume studies for Pre-PPM / PPM product forums using a specific format in Excel to ensure risks and opportunities of models’ introductions are clearly visible.
  • Provide stock information in Powerpoint for incentive pricing meetings to identify slow moving stock.
  • Oversee the monthly dealer allocation process at national level using a specific format in Excel to ensure that the order bank is sufficient for production.
  • Manage run-out and run-in planning of model types and model derivatives to minimise obsolescence and cost.
  • Manage model mix planning to ensure optimal financial return, without impacting on demand.
  • Negotiate production requirements for imported models via mails and discuss after our internal monthly forecasting cycle to ensure optimal supply.
  • Manage the operation of all group systems supporting the vehicle planning and ordering functionality (EPL / MPL / Nadin), ensuring that there is accurate data in the system at all times for component ordering.
  • Monthly stock position actualisation and forecasting of Yard & Bond, Dealer and in transit stock for liquidity planning using various assumptions including arrivals, production, retail and wholesale. 

Qualification requirements

Degree / Diploma in Commerce or Business Science 

Experience

  • 5 years sales forecasting experience
  • 3 years product planning experience (advantageous)

Essentials

  • Good working knowledge of the motor industry
  • Full understanding of the forecast process at VW Group Africa
  • Knowledge of product ranges
  • Strong computer skills on MPL/EPL, SAP, NADIN, MS Office
  • Strong numeric ability
  • Communication skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Decision making ability
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines on time

Note:

Please ensure that you upload a certified copy of your ID and Qualification to be considered for this position.

At Volkswagen, we value an inclusive and diverse culture. We offer a trustworthy environment because we live up to our corporate values, Respect/Integrity/Excellence/One Team.
Applications must be submitted via the online system by no later than 8th October 2025 
All queries can be raised with Bahieya Dolley , Ext 4565 or e-mail ssf.recruitment.vwsa.r.uit@vwsa.co.za

Volkswagen Group Africa is committed to developing all its employees, and to provide equal opportunity to those with disabilities or from previously disadvantaged groups, in line with our Transformation goals and Employment Equity Plan

The future of mobility is changing. What do we contribute to this? Volkswagen produces vehicles in 14 countries and delivers them to customers in more than 150 markets worldwide. Electromobility, smart mobility and digital transformation are our core topics for the future. For many millions of people, Volkswagen is the epitome of mobility- not only today, but also tomorrow. Become part of it and help develop new solutions with your curiosity and ideas. You can expect a diverse team that supports you and with whom you can grow together and develop your potential. Applications are invited from suitably qualified & experienced candidates to fill the Volume Planning & Forecasting Specialist position in NSO VW Commercial Vehicles (Sandton)

Brief Role Description

To co-ordinate all activities pertaining to sales forecasting by ensuring short-range and long-range forecasting is done timeously, and to ensure that deadlines are met for uploading information to NFZ, NSO and the rest of the company.

Possible Tasks within this Role

  • Create and share short and medium term forecast via the internal forecasting model to keep all teams informed.
  • Determine and maintain Rental and Government requirements through the monthly forecasting process to ensure that accurate data is supplied.
  • Report sales performance to key stakeholders.
  • Ensure that vehicle ordering is in line with the sales forecast for imported vehicles for accuracy.
  • Input actual and forecast sales data into the MPL system and update NFZ.
  • Conduct volume scenarios for new product using a specific format in excel to evaluate possible risks and opportunities for new model introductions.
  • Prepare presentations for volume planning meetings (Market orientation, Sales forecast) to ensure that our plans are presented in a professional manner.
  • Manage FBU volume planning and order process for orders to be loaded in Nadin to ensure correct volumes and model mixes.
  • Prepare volume studies for Pre-PPM / PPM product forums using a specific format in Excel to ensure risks and opportunities of models’ introductions are clearly visible.
  • Provide stock information in Powerpoint for incentive pricing meetings to identify slow moving stock.
  • Oversee the monthly dealer allocation process at national level using a specific format in Excel to ensure that the order bank is sufficient for production.
  • Manage run-out and run-in planning of model types and model derivatives to minimise obsolescence and cost.
  • Manage model mix planning to ensure optimal financial return, without impacting on demand.
  • Negotiate production requirements for imported models via mails and discuss after our internal monthly forecasting cycle to ensure optimal supply.
  • Manage the operation of all group systems supporting the vehicle planning and ordering functionality (EPL / MPL / Nadin), ensuring that there is accurate data in the system at all times for component ordering.
  • Monthly stock position actualisation and forecasting of Yard & Bond, Dealer and in transit stock for liquidity planning using various assumptions including arrivals, production, retail and wholesale. 

Qualification requirements

Degree / Diploma in Commerce or Business Science 

Experience

  • 5 years sales forecasting experience
  • 3 years product planning experience (advantageous)

Essentials

  • Good working knowledge of the motor industry
  • Full understanding of the forecast process at VW Group Africa
  • Knowledge of product ranges
  • Strong computer skills on MPL/EPL, SAP, NADIN, MS Office
  • Strong numeric ability
  • Communication skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Decision making ability
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines on time

Note:

Please ensure that you upload a certified copy of your ID and Qualification to be considered for this position.

At Volkswagen, we value an inclusive and diverse culture. We offer a trustworthy environment because we live up to our corporate values, Respect/Integrity/Excellence/One Team.
Applications must be submitted via the online system by no later than 8th October 2025 
All queries can be raised with Bahieya Dolley , Ext 4565 or e-mail ssf.recruitment.vwsa.r.uit@vwsa.co.za

Volkswagen Group Africa is committed to developing all its employees, and to provide equal opportunity to those with disabilities or from previously disadvantaged groups, in line with our Transformation goals and Employment Equity Plan

Job ID:  17810
Company:  Volkswagen Group South Africa (Pty) Ltd
Location: 

ZA

Department:  Marketing and Product Management
Career Level:  Professionals
Shift:  Full-time
Contract type:  Unlimited
Remote Working:  By agreement
Posting Date:  1 Oct 2025

Volkswagen Group South Africa

Are you in?

We are looking for new talent, employees who want to achieve, believe in innovative power of ideas, leaders who are able to collaborate and adapt to the mobility of the future, take ownership, responsibility, accountability and diverse thinkers in order to embrace our differences.

What we offer :

  • Competitive packages
  • Benefits
  • Flexible Working model
  • Community Support
  • Employee Value Proposition

Recruitment Address

ssf.recuitment@vwsa.co.za

More information:

Volkswagen South Africa