Operations Specialist

As an Operations Specialist you will play a critical role in driving datadriven decisions to ensure seamless coordination across the supply chain. This hybrid position combines logistics and planning functions focusing on forecasting market analysis and order fulfillment. You will closely collaborate with the Sales department to gather demand data and ensure market coverage during the planning and procurement processes. Your primary responsibility will be to use data to optimize vehicle flow enhance market forecasting and contribute to the overall operational efficiency.

Responsibilities:

Planning & Forecasting Responsibilities

• DataDriven Planning: Collect consolidate and analyze forecast data from markets to improve decisionmaking and enhance planning accuracy. Use data to predict future demand and potential market gaps.
• Sales Demand Collaboration: Work closely with the Sales team to gather accurate demand data for vehicles. Ensure the integration of sales forecasts into planning activities to guarantee sufficient supply and meet demand.
• Purchase Order Management: Analyze incoming Purchase Orders (POs) and confirm the expected delivery schedules with dealers. Prepare and manage delivery plans based on sales data and market needs.
• Planning Adjustments: Identify potential issues or discrepancies in supply versus demand and work to resolve them by adjusting forecasts orders or vehicle delivery schedules.
• Reporting and Analysis: Leverage advanced Excel skills to conduct indepth data analysis and generate actionable insights for the operations team. Provide datadriven recommendations to improve operational performance.

Logistics Responsibilities

• Daily Coordination: Maintain clear and consistent communication with Italian dealers Logistics Service Providers (LSPs) and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth operations and timely deliveries.
• Local and International Logistics: Oversee and optimize local transportation within Italy as well as shipments from EU ports to national compounds. Select the best suppliers and transportation methods (trucking shipping or combined) for timely delivery.
• Shipment Tracking: Monitor realtime shipment statuses and ensure that any delays or issues are quickly addressed. Keep all relevant parties informed of vehicle arrivals and delivery timelines.
• Documentation Management: Handle commercial documents (e.g. invoices) and ensure all necessary paperwork is processed and delivered to the appropriate parties.
• Vendor Collaboration: Participate in monthly review meetings with logistics suppliers to assess performance and identify opportunities for improvement.

General Responsibilities

• CrossDepartment Collaboration: Ensure seamless communication and coordination between European teams BYD China HQ dealers and external partners.
• Continuous Process Improvement: Support and contribute to ongoing process optimization initiatives to improve the efficiency of both logistics and planning functions.
• System Management: Utilize ERP/WMS/OMS systems to manage data efficiently. Ensure that manual updates (e.g. using Excel) are accurate and timely when systembased updates are not available.
• Issue Resolution: Proactively identify bottlenecks and challenges in the supply chain and propose actionable solutions to mitigate risks and improve operational flow.
• Documentation & Reporting: Support all necessary paperwork both internal and external ensuring compliance and smooth operational workflows.

What Were Looking For:

• Educational Background: Bachelors degree in Logistics Supply Chain Business Management Statistics Data analist or a related field.
• Experience: At least 23 years of experience in demand planning logistics or a related field within the automotive industry.
• Technical Skills:
• Proficient in ERP/WMS/OMS systems for logistics management and planning processes.
• Advanced Excel skills for data analysis including pivot tables complex formulas and data visualization.
• Languages: Fluency in Italian and English is required. Knowledge of Chinese is a plus.
• Soft Skills:
• DataDriven Mindset: Ability to make informed decisions based on data analysis and market trends.
• Collaborative: Strong team player working closely with Sales and other internal departments to gather the necessary data and align efforts.
• Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy in data processing and analysis.
• ProblemSolving: Ability to analyze issues from multiple angles and propose creative datasupported solutions.
• Responsibility: Strong sense of ownership and accountability for the tasks at hand particularly in managing demand and supply.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills able to clearly convey complex data and ideas to different stakeholders.

We offer:

• Performance and experience based competitive remuneration.

• Health Insurance (Metasalute) and Meal Vouchers.

• Department & company wide teambuilding events.

• An exciting opportunity to be part of European transition to Zero Emissions transportation and decarbonization of the economy.

About BYD Group

Established in February 1995 BYD Group is a leading multisector hightech company focused on the innovation and development in automobile rail transit renewable energy and electronics.
Committed to fulfilling a better life through technological innovations BYD Group leverages a powerful network of over 40 subsidiaries and 700000 employees worldwide in over 400 cities of 79 countries actively drive the implementation of comprehensive zeroemission and emission reduction solutions. In 2023 BYD Auto sold 3.02 million NEV (BEVPHEV) globally maintaining its position as the world leader in NEV sales. In January 2024 BYD became the Official Partner of UEFAEURO 2024providing green mobility services for the championship.
BYD shoulders the responsibilities and duties of the era firmly embraces the tides of automobile electrification and intelligence and establishes itself as the leader of new energy vehicles in China and the world as to pave a road of green innovation and development.

Our Purpose is to build a zeroemission future that reconnects humanity with nature and a World of clean air. We are looking for talent that connects with this mission and want to create positive impact by joining a diverse and dynamic