Residual Value analyst EMEA

Who are we?
Volvo Cars is a company on a mission; to bring traditional car manufacturing into a connected, sustainable and smart future.
Since 1927, we have been a brand known for our commitment to safety, creating innovative cars that make life less complicated for our consumers. In 2010, we decided to transform our business, resulting in a totally new generation of cars and technologies, as well as steady growth and record sales. Today, we’re expanding our global footprint in Europe, China and the US, and we’re on the lookout for new talent.
We are constantly pushing our own skills and abilities to drive change in the automobile industry like never before. We are looking for innovative, committed people to join us in this endeavour and create safe, sustainable and connected cars. We believe in the power of people and will challenge and support you to reach your full potential. Join us and be part of Volvo Cars’ journey into the future.

What’s in it for you? 
Today we are a small multinational team with a great impact and ownership of the area of Used Cars and this team will now double and you will get to be part of this journey moving forward. The ambition for the team is to increase the volume of used cars sold to our customers, by focusing on our area to grow and contribute to building on this successful journey.

The Residual Value Analyst is taking care of Residual Value (RV) of the Volvo brand and its full model range. By working closely with Volvo Cars remarketing, used car pricing analyst, Global online experience (GOX), commercial product & pricing, external data providers & our National sales companies NSCs, the role will set up and maintain central RV transparency & research, in close cooperation with the NSCs. The core focus is on the EMEA region, aligning with all regions.

What you will do:
•    RV integration: combine various RV sources into holistic reporting/ analytical tools, such as external RV Guidebooks, internal remarketing results (RMS), dealer offer pricing (MODIX) and RV Forecasts (e.g., GOX, …) by the usage of tableau/ power BI
•    RV Monitoring and tracking: ensure seamless and consistent RV monitoring by managing data availability and consistency through data providers & model lifecycle
•    Support development & implementation of RV Forecasting tool, in close alignment with GOX
•    Provide the Residual Value functional team & senior management with regular reports (quarterly) and analysis of residual value performance & trends, identifying causes of residual value movements and opportunities for improvement
•    Provide special research of residual value performance, trends, and opportunities, e.g., new vehicle introductions, trim/ offer strategies, new pricing and service offers
•    Guide, support and monitor NSCs to optimize local RV Management, reflecting central guidelines and RV KPIs. Review and approve NSC action plans
•    Business owner for external purchased RV, TCO, market price data and studies
•    Build a relationship with external RV influencers via regular dialog and contact (e.g., during Volvo Cars WLC events, presenting at related conferences, joining the market expert discussion, etc) to keep a strong image of Volvo brand
•    Provide support in planning and conducting RV Pre-Launch-Studies (along with vehicle launches - market definition, content provision, review, and communication), in alignment with commercial products teams and NSCs
•    Support periodical dialog and reviews to reflect on RV in combination with financial risk, rent-a-car negotiations, remarketing business and cross-border trade.

Do you fit the profile?
•    Master’s degree in engineering or Economics or similar
•    Fluent in English on both oral and written, additional languages are beneficial
•    Have a comprehensive understanding of the new and used car market, from a wholesale and retail perspective, including product details down to vehicle equipment and features
•    Good communication and presentation skills, combined with strong teamwork spirit and the ability to work in multi-cultural and cross-national remote teams
•    Ability to structure, organise and simplify complex tasks
•    Self-motivated and taking initiative to identify and push new aspects on RV Reporting, Analysis and RV management
•    Business & cooperation software literate to handle daily work tasks
•    Strong ability in quantitative field such as statistics or economics
•    Very good analytical and problem-solving skills to quickly define problems, collect data and draw valid conclusions with facts and figures

How to learn more and apply?
We welcome your application with CV and Cover letter in English via the link provided in this ad at the latest March 27th, 2022. Please note that your application has been received once you get a confirmation e-mail from the system. Also please note that applications via email will not be accepted due to GDPR. In this recruitment, we use qualifying questions.
For questions about the recruitment process please contact Senior Recruiter Maria Nilzon maria.nilzon@volvocars.com