Description
The opportunity We're currently looking for a Sales Planning Analyst to join our Sales Planning and Reporting team at Polestar HQ in Gothenburg. In this role, you will work with global sales and volume planning, forecasts and target setting, supporting key commercial decisions across markets and regions. You will contribute with analysis and insights related to product mix, sales channels, market share and external market developments, playing a central role in connecting data to business outcomes. You will collaborate closely with teams across sales, marketing, R&D, supply chain and manufacturing, providing both quantitative and qualitative input to the sales planning process. This role suits someone who enjoys working analytically while being close to business stakeholders in a global, fast-growing organisation. This position is based at Polestar HQ in Gothenburg, Sweden. We work with a hybrid model that combines onsite collaboration with flexibility for focused individual work. The responsibilities In this role, you'll be expected to coordinate and analyse sales planning data and translate it into clear decision support. Working as part of the Sales Planning and Reporting team, you will be instrumental in ensuring structured forecasts, accurate reporting and continuous development of planning processes. Drive sales planning, forecasting and target-setting activities across markets and regions Track and analyse product, channel, market mix and market share data to identify trends and support business planning Prepare weekly, monthly and ad hoc sales volume reports, including input to production requests and product distribution Analyse inventory development and identify potential excesses or shortfalls Support and develop sales planning processes, tools and reporting, including system support and training related to SAP IBP The ideal candidate To succeed in this role, and at Polestar in general, you are analytical, structured and comfortable working with complex data sets in a business context. You combine attention to detail with the ability to see patterns and translate insights into clear communication for different stakeholders. You enjoy collaborating across functions and are comfortable working in an environment where priorities evolve. You are confident taking ownership of your work, contributing to process development and supporting others through knowledge sharing and collaboration. An interest in commercial performance, markets and planning processes is essential, as is a willingness to question assumptions and continuously improve ways of working. In addition, you'll need the following qualifications: A university degree in economics, business administration or a related field, providing a foundation for analytical and commercial work Several years of relevant experience in a data-driven or analytical role, ideally within sales planning, reporting or business analysis Experience working with BI, analytics and reporting tools, supporting structured analysis and decision-making A solid understanding of business processes and process development Fluency in English, as it is the language of written and spoken communication at Polestar