What we do. Electric Car Leasing Why we do it. Greener. Fairer. Future. We're looking for a Vehicle Procurement Planning Manager, who will help drive our next stage of growth by ensuring we have the right volume of available procured vehicles in order to meet our sales targets. By owning analysis of our historical sales data and leading a team to proactively manage inventory you will guide future Vehicle Procurement activity, playing a key role to support our growth ambitions at Octopus Electric Vehicles. Reporting directly to the Head of Vehicle Procurement and Manufacturer Engagement, this role will help to drive growth through interrogating our internal and external performance data to understand trends and recommend which vehicle procurement activity we should undertake. You will manage a team of 3 people to oversee pricing and inventory of procured vehicles, as well as oversee the inventory pipeline to ensure we sell and deliver stock in a timely manner. If you’re someone with a good grasp of strategic thinking as well as a keen interest in commercial performance, an understanding of customer EV buying patterns and an ability to analyse and present on large data sets, this role could be the one for you! **Please note this is a 12 month maternity cover starting in February ** What you'll do Forecasting of the required volume of new & nearly new (used) electric vehicle procurement required to support business growth ambitions Lead a team of Analysts and Pricing Managers to manage the effective pricing and sell-through of our inventory Own and create supply related reporting, setting KPIs and producing weekly updates / reports for key stakeholders within the Growth function Work closely with the Finance team to model the profit and working capital impact of our purchasing decisions and understand our current and future exposure Oversee management of inventory masterdata, ensuring accuracy and driving adoption of best practise Ad hoc analysis of sales data from our CRM and other sources in response to business need Constantly evolve and improve our processes to ensure the smooth selling of cars in our business, identifying potential issues and recommending fixes Occasionally attend OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) events / meetings on behalf of Octopus EV Create and present OEM pitch decks Build a good understanding of the EV market Act as the key point of contact between Growth, Operations and Finance sections of our business when it comes to selling vehicles What you'll need To be a strategic thinker - an ability to see the bigger picture Attention to detail & strong analytical skills Strong problem-solving skills and ability to break down complex processes to understand and improve them Extensive experience working with large data sets and tools such as Excel (ERP system experience would be a bonus) A start up / entrepreneurial mind-set - adjusting to change at pace to keep up with a fast-moving business Proven experience of managing small teams to achieve performance against service level targets, with experience in coaching and team development Confidence in presenting clearly and succinctly to a range of stakeholders A strong passion for Electric Vehicles / green energy and decarbonisation A genuine passion for going above and beyond for the wider team and desire to have fun while doing it A constant focus on improving and developing personally supporting your team’s development An understanding of the EV market - would be a bonus Experience with a CRM and SQL - would be a bonus Why else you'll love it here Wondering what the salary for this role is? Just ask us! On a call with one of our recruiters it's something we always cover as we genuinely want to match your experience with the correct salary. The reason why we don't advertise is because we honestly have a degree of flexibility and would never want salary to be a reason why someone doesn't apply to Octopus - what's more important to us is finding the right octofit! Octopus Energy Group is a unique culture. An organisation where people learn, decide, and build quicker. Where people work with autonomy, alongside a wide range of amazing co-owners, on projects that break new ground. We want your hard work to be rewarded with perks you actually care about! Visit our perks hub - Octopus Employee Benefits Octopus Electric Vehicles, part of the Octopus Energy Group, won the Sunday Times best company to work for in 2024, on Glassdoor we were voted 50 best places to work in 2022 and our Group CEO, Greg has recorded a podcast about our culture and how we empower our people About us The electric revolution has arrived - and from 2035 you’ll no longer be able to buy a new petrol or diesel car in the UK. We’re building a whole new way for drivers to join the electric charge and not only learn about and shop for their EV online, but experience a 'lease for life' through an industry changing customer experience. This is the chance to join one of the UK’s most exciting start-ups – making it easy for individuals and businesses to go electric by getting their car, charger and energy all in one cracking deal. Octopus Electric Vehicles launched in 2018 to make it seamless to switch to cleaner, greener driving. Our mission is to drive sustainable change, decarbonise the planet and provide our customers with fair pricing and a fantastic experience. We're an Octopus Energy company—an innovative new energy supplier. We are part of the Octopus Energy Group, which seeks to improve the lives of millions of people by transforming the industries we operate in. The Octopus Group incorporates Octopus Energy, Octopus Healthcare, Octopus Investments, Octopus Property, Octopus Ventures and Octopus Labs. If this sounds like you then we'd love to hear from you. Are you ready for a career with us? We want to ensure you have all the tools and environment you need to unleash your potential. Need any specific accommodations? Whether you require specific accommodations or have a unique preference, let us know, and we'll do what we can to customise your interview process for comfort and maximum magic! 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