Market Analyst

Market Analyst to Volvo Trucks


Volvo Trucks Strategy is the strategy function within Volvo Trucks. Among other things, we drive the development of the strategy of Volvo Trucks, lead strategic evaluations and topics relevant for the future of Volvo Trucks, as well as conduct market and customer intelligence to support the pursuit to deliver premium customer experience.
www.volvotrucks.com


Position description
The position holder will work with the Market Intelligence team and work closely together with the colleagues of the Strategy function.


Tasks and responsibilities
Market Intelligence is responsible for providing Volvo Trucks management and headquarters functions with forecasts of the total truck market, market shares and market insights. As Market Analyst you will be responsible for forecasting the total market of trucks. You will also be responsible for the market database and reporting of market shares development. The forecast is of large importance for management within Volvo Trucks and is used in both the regular financial and business planning. The market forecast is also shared externally to the capital market during the presentations of the quarterly reports.


Your main responsibilities will be to:
Forecast the total market of trucks four times a year, leveraging different transport industry indicators and manage a network of local and head office management teams to make the forecast decisions. You will also work with the Power BI solution for our market data base.
Present the forecasts and market updates to management
Contribute with input to management meetings
Support management with ad hoc analysis regarding market and transport development etc.
Continuously develop and fine tune the forecast methodology



Who are you / qualifications?
The role requires experience in the truck market, solid analytical skills and a curiosity to understand and learn more. An ability to both take the holistic perspective and to dive into the detailed numbers and underlying drivers, as well as a will to engage with colleagues across the Volvo Group.
Curiosity and a strong drive to understand the factors driving the truck market
Strong problem solving capabilities, and proven skills in performing analytical work
Personal credibility and integrity
Communication and presentation skills - verbal and written
Excellent skills in Microsoft Excel and Power Point.
Skills to understand where to find relevant info
Ability to take own initiatives and work independently, as well as to meet deadlines
Ability to interact and work with colleagues across regions and functions and build strong networks
Degree in Business Administration or Engineering
Fluent in English
Previous experience from forecasting is a merit
Skills in Power BI is a merit

If you are interested in joining a small and dynamic team in the Volvo Trucks headquarter, as well as develop your understanding of the truck market development globally, this could be the position for you. At Volvo Trucks we are actively working to establish teams that will take maximum advantage of the strength inherent in differences in knowledge, experience, age, gender and nationality, etc. We find that well balanced working groups increases group dynamics, creativity and new approaches to solutions.


This position is based in Gothenburg, Sweden.


For further information, please contact:
Gunnel Eriksson, Director Market Intelligence, Volvo Trucks
phone: +46 739 023323 or mail: gunnel.c.eriksson@volvo.com
or
Pär Wickholm, HR Business Partner
phone: +46 739 021864 or mail: par.wickholm@volvo.com


The deadline for application is August 15th, 2022 but we are continuously interviewing, welcome with your application.


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