Business Support Assistant Placement

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Business Support Assistant Placement

Job Reference: PANA 019
To Start: July 2020 for 12 months

Based at the UK HQ for consumer and business products, this role is within the Planning Team of Panasonic UK’s Consumer Group. The position, being a process and systems focused role, works with a number of leading market software packages such as SAP, Qlikview and Exceedra. No prior knowledge is required as training will be given on these specialist systems.

The position is broad and varied, interfacing with all the key commercial departments within the organisation. This will enable the successful applicant to gain a general understanding across different parts of the business including Sales, Marketing & Finance.

The role provides a high degree of responsibility and the ability to play an active part in Panasonic’s UK business. There are two key areas covered by the role:

1. Working with the Planning team to support Sales and Marketing operations by providing reports, analysis and data.
2. Taking responsibility for data and report preparation for environmental reporting requirements and maintaining Panasonic’s ISO14001 based Environment Management System.

Outline of Duties:

Planning

Point of Sale (POS – Dealers’ sales and stock data)

• Manage the weekly POS data uploads
• Map new materials and fix errors to ensure reports are always accurate and complete
• Assist with the development and expansion of the Dealer data coverage

Rebate Processing

• Raise rebate credits on request of Finance
• Reporting for the sales teams
• Yearly analysis of agreements and terms
• DAS (Discretionary Advertising Support) rebate agreement closures
• DAP (Display Allowance Plans) Process – design annual DAP order sheet in conjunction with sales and marketing teams. Calculate, analyse and raise DAP credits in SAP

Master Data Support (SAP)

• Supporting the maintenance of master data in SAP
• Material set-up analysis and coding
• BW reporting
• SAP Testing of new systems and processes

Sales Team Support

• Provide data and reports as required
• Supporting the business following the implementation of a new demand forecasting solution, with particular emphasis on pricing and discounts

Environmental Support

Reporting (EMS)

• Responsibility for the maintaining and reporting of data relating to waste legislation (utilising SAP systems)
• Maintaining and improving Panasonic’s Environmental Management System (based on ISO14001 methodology)

Other Responsibilities

• Assisting with organisation of events linked to the environmental team
• Helping maintain relationships with corporate partners

Project Work

• In addition to these duties there is the potential scope to be involved, or even lead projects that support the business, dependant on business need during the placement year.

Person Specification:

This position will appeal to those who have a strong interest in business and how large companies work at a local, functional level as well as enjoying working with data analysis, systems and procedural control.

Skills and Abilities required

• Ability to communicate well at all levels of the organization
• Strong logical-thinking / critical-thinking skills combined with being well organized
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong numeric skills linked with Excel knowledge
• Must be able to work as part of a team but must also be able to work on own initiative
• An ability to deliver a high level of customer service
• Must be able to remain calm and work well under pressure

Personal Attributes

• A willingness to learn, with a flexible approach

Company Benefits:

• Employee discounted Panasonic products
• 25 days holiday per annum, plus UK Bank Holidays
• Performance-based bonus (up to 15% of annual salary)
• Development and training opportunities available
• Free parking on site
• Company pension scheme
• Company-funded private medical insurance and life assurance
• A range of other benefits to select
• Health & Well-being events
• Subsidised restaurants on site, and subsidised gym memberships
• Free Shuttle Bus to Town Centre & local Train Station

About Panasonic

Panasonic is a multinational, fast-moving electronics company with thousands of employees worldwide. Our main focus is improving the everyday lives of customers through our products. Founded 100 years ago in 1918, we are always moving forward to reflect society’s demands, so therefore need forward thinking individuals that will bring personality and positivity to the roles advertised. With many different departments within the company, Panasonic can offer you a variety of new opportunities to learn a diverse range of knowledge and skills.

How to apply

Please send your CV with a Covering letter (with subject: PANA 019) to:

HR Business Partner & Recruiter Sara King, Panasonic UK, Maxis 2, Western Road, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 1RT

Tel: 01344 853078.

Or alternatively email them to: industrial.placement@panasonic.co.uk

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