Product Order Guide Analyst

Location Basildon
Job type: Contract
Salary: £26.75PH Umbrella (after 13 weeks the rate will increase to £32.32 in line with AWR)
Contact name: Laura Hopson

Contact email: lhopson@select-engineering.net
Contact phone: 01245403560
Job ref: 56306
Published: 21 days ago
Duration: 11 Months
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2025 23:59
Startdate: ASAP

Position Description:

  • Provide markets with Order Guides and orderable vehicle configurations (known as Pre-Configured Vehicles or PCVs) for all GOaLS ordering non-US sourced vehicles.

  • Manage new `Model Year’ changes and ad hoc running changes and update market Order Guides and PCV’s accordingly.

  • Work with vehicle production scheduling to ensure orders are correct and buildable.

  • Update the non-US source product timing chart for cross-department reference (pricing, export programming, allocation etc)

  • Validate PCV setup to ensure that product requirements are accurately reflected for each ordering market.

  • Action cascade requests to support Fleet deals and cross regional ordering.

Other key responsibilities:

  • Review applicable published Product Description Letters (PDL’s), and update Order Guides and PCV’s to reflect the latest product changes and design intent.

  • Liaise with Export Programming and Pricing teams in each customer CBG to align on timing assumptions.

  • Update Order Guides as necessary to reflect new Model Years, or running change actions that impact upon product specifications.

  • Introduce new PCV specifications as required to support incremental business opportunities.

  • Check product specifications in the appropriate Ford systems to ensure accuracy of information and conduct regular audits of PCV setup, to minimise risk of incorrect builds.

  • Review and validate communications materials (brochures, adverts etc) for product accuracy.

  • Maintain tasks and audit check records in SharePoint (preferred team collaboration tool).

Skills Required:

  • Must be proficient in Excel, Word and Power Point applications and have experience of using computer systems.

  • Strong oral and written communication skills essential

  • interaction with marketing customers around the globe.

  • Must demonstrate strong analytical skills with attention to detail - data analysis and interpretation.

  • Good business acumen to understand the context and processes for product delivery.

  • Motivated self-starter with strong time management skills and the ability to prioritise multiple tasks.

  • Ability to work remotely and as part of a team located in multiple time zones essential.

Experience Preferred:

  • Knowledge of Ford Systems: GOaLS, GEMSL, VISTA is preferred but not essential.

  • Understanding of the automotive industry an advantage but not essential.