Field Operations Associate (M/F/D)

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Field Operations Associate (M/F/D)

at Kia Italia in Milan, Italy

Kia is, together with its sister brand Hyundai, the fifth-largest automotive company in the world. Since its foundation in 1944, Kia has been a significant player in the booming automotive industry, not only in South Korea but worldwide. People drive KIA cars in about 180 countries.

At Kia, the best and brightest employees contribute their different perspectives and knowledge to innovative and creative mobility solutions. The company fully supports its workers through policies that outline clear goals that include a free and creative working environment. We offer all-out support to realize a creative corporate culture, one in which people can lead a happy work-life balance.

The Field Operations Associate will report to the Volume Planning Manager and will be part of the Business Planning department.

He/She will be involved in reporting activities and analysis to support KIA Field team, providing information on sales performance, stock level, pipeline status and all other needed information at dealer level.

A key aspect of this role will be the advanced use of Tableau. The Field Operations Associate will be responsible for transforming large datasets into actionable insights, enabling the field team to make faster, more informed decisions. Proficiency in Tableau will simplify reporting, offering a comprehensive and immediate view of key performance metrics.

He/She will support internal processes such as Dealer target calculation and weekly forecast process, supporting involved teams and improving actual tools. By leveraging Tableau, the Associate will significantly contribute to processes effectiveness, enhancing the accuracy and timeliness of the analyses provided.

Your Mission: 

• Updating recurring reports with accuracy and precision, in line with the provided deadlines.

• Design ad hoc analysis at dealer level to evaluate specific situation and support company decision processes

• Support Field team providing to Zone Managers analysis and insight in line with company focus.

• Collaboration with Regional Managers to evaluate field team needs.

• Weekly alignment with promotion, logistic and supply to provide update information to Field team.

• Support weekly forecast process, coordinating involving actors and supporting them during meeting preparation phase, ensuring the respect of given deadlines.

• Collaboration with Business Planning team for information quality improvement.

• Design proper dealer target in order to maximize network performances.

• Effective support tool improvements, with particular focus on Tableau developments

Your Talents:

• University Degree

• 1-2 years' experience in a similar role of analysis with the use of Tableau.

• Knowledge of the automotive sector is considered a plus.

• Fluent English and Italian.

• Knowledge and use of Tableau

• Professional use of MS Office.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment and work collaboratively.

• Knowledge and use of Alteryx will be considered a plus.

The ideal candidate is passionate about cars with a consistent analytic background, very precise, proactive and with an enquiring attitude.

S/he shows a desire to improve the status quo with a positive “can do” attitude and enthusiasm for the automotive market.

Strongly goal-oriented, s/he has team working, communication, public speaking, reliability and organizational skills with good negotiation ability.

Contractual grade: Fourth Level CCNL.

This position is specifically designed for junior candidates at the beginning of their careers. We are seeking individuals who are eager to learn and grow within our dynamic team, making it an excellent opportunity for those with limited professional experience looking to develop their skills in a supportive environment.

The offer is addressed to people of both genders in compliance with Legislative Decree n. 198/2006.

The interested candidates should send a detailed resume providing explicit authorisation of Personal Data Treatment (GDPR - Regulation EU 679/2016). We also recommend to mention whether a work permit/visa to live and work in the country of recruitment is required.