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Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) intern

CompanyLotus UK
LocationCombe Fields
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 27, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will support the S&OP Manager with daily operational tasks for European markets, focusing on coordinating sales, logistics, and finance teams. Key duties include preparing sales forecasts, analyzing order data, assisting with weekly/monthly sales reporting, and preparing materials for business reviews.
Internship Type
intern
Company Size
1909
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
20 hours
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About The Company
Lotus is a global performance brand built on solid foundations and a rich heritage. Since the formation of Lotus in 1948, it has been pioneering true automotive innovation, introducing cutting-edge technologies and designs to meet its uncompromising vision of how a car should look, perform and feel. Lotus Group is made up of a high-performance sports car business, Lotus Cars, and an all-electric luxury mobility provider, Lotus Technology. Together, we are setting a new standard for automotive excellence.
About the Role
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="">Lotus Cars builds world-class, high-performance and lightweight sports cars that are sold all around the world.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="">We are seeking a Sales &amp; Operations Planning (S&amp;OP) intern&nbsp;in the Group commercial department to join us in our Global Commercial site based in Coventry.</span></p><ul><li><p><strong>Location: &nbsp;</strong>Coventry</p></li><li><p><strong>Contract duration:&nbsp;</strong>6 months</p></li><li><p><strong>Part time / or full-time (minimum 20 hours per week)</strong></p></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style=""><strong>Summary:</strong></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="">The S&amp;OP Intern will support the S&amp;OP Manager in daily operational tasks for our European markets, helping ensure smooth coordination between sales, logistics, and finance teams. This internship provides hands‑on experience in sales operations planning within an international and fast-paced automotive environment.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style=""><strong>What you'll do:</strong></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:54pt;text-indent:-18pt;"><span style="">-</span><span style="font:7pt &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style="">Support the preparation of sales forecasts and analysis of order bank and pipeline data.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:54pt;text-indent:-18pt;"><span style="">-</span><span style="font:7pt &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style="">Assist with weekly/monthly sales reporting and inventory analysis to maintain clear visibility of order intake, retail/wholesale progress and stock levels across European markets.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:54pt;text-indent:-18pt;"><span style="">-</span><span style="font:7pt &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style="">Support in in preparing production forecast inputs and ensuring timely data submission in internal systems.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:54pt;text-indent:-18pt;"><span style="">-</span><span style="font:7pt &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style="">Assist with market analysis of JATO data and customer order analysis, such as configuration mix or take‑rate trends.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:54pt;text-indent:-18pt;"><span style="">-</span><span style="font:7pt &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style="">Coordinate with colleagues in European sales offices, logistics, finance, and dealer networks on operational follow‑ups.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:54pt;text-indent:-18pt;"><span style="">-</span><span style="font:7pt &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style="">Prepare PowerPoint slides and short summaries for business reviews and weekly alignment meetings.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:54pt;text-indent:-18pt;"><span style="">-</span><span style="font:7pt &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style="">Help identify process or reporting improvement opportunities and general ad hoc tasks</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="">&nbsp;</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style=""><strong>What You Will Learn</strong></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="">&nbsp;</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:54pt;text-indent:-18pt;"><span style="">-</span><span style="font:7pt &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style="">How the end-to-end S&amp;OP process works within a global automotive company.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:54pt;text-indent:-18pt;"><span style="">-</span><span style="font:7pt &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style="">Practical experience in sales performance analysis, forecasting, and inventory planning.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:54pt;text-indent:-18pt;"><span style="">-</span><span style="font:7pt &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style="">How to work and communicate with cross‑functional stakeholders (sales, logistics, finance, dealers).</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:54pt;text-indent:-18pt;"><span style="">-</span><span style="font:7pt &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style="">Hands‑on experience working in Excel, planning tools, and data‑driven communication skills.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:54pt;text-indent:-18pt;"><span style="">-</span><span style="font:7pt &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style="">Prioritising of tasks and problem solving in a multicultural European business environment.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:54pt;text-indent:-18pt;"><span style="">-</span><span style="font:7pt &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style="">Insights into operational decision-making and how commercial performance is monitored and steered.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style=""><strong>What you'll bring:</strong></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style=""><strong>Essential -</strong></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="">-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data cleaning).</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="">-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Fluent in English, both written and spoken.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="">-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="">-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Ability to work independently, stay organized, and manage multiple small tasks.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="">-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Good communication skills and ability to work with international colleagues.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style=""><strong>&nbsp;</strong></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style=""><strong>Desirable -</strong></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="">-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Fluency in Chinese (Mandarin) language</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="">-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Knowledge of or interest in the automotive industry.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="">-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or data visualisation tools.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style=""><strong>What we offer:</strong></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="">In addition to a competitive salary, you will have access to the following benefits:</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:36pt;text-indent:-18pt;"><span style="">-</span><span style="font:7pt &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style="">25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:36pt;text-indent:-18pt;"><span style="">-</span><span style="font:7pt &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style="">Pension scheme access.&nbsp;</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:36pt;text-indent:-18pt;"><span style="">-</span><span style="font:7pt &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style="">Annual bonus - non contractual.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:36pt;text-indent:-18pt;"><span style="">-</span><span style="font:7pt &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style="">Private Healthcare.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:36pt;text-indent:-18pt;"><span style="">-</span><span style="font:7pt &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style="">Access to the Employee Car Ownership Scheme.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:36pt;text-indent:-18pt;"><span style="">-</span><span style="font:7pt &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style="">Group income protection based on length of service.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:36pt;text-indent:-18pt;"><span style="">-</span><span style="font:7pt &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style="">Family Friendly policies.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:36pt;text-indent:-18pt;"><span style="">-</span><span style="font:7pt &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style="">Exclusive Employee discount, wellbeing and recognition platform #ForUSLOT.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:36pt;text-indent:-18pt;"></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style=""><strong>Additional Information:</strong></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="">This role will be based at our Coventry office and is on-site. The position is for <strong>20 hours per week</strong>.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="">If you are on a student visa, or if you have the <strong>right to work in the UK full-time</strong> and your visa conditions permit, the role may be offered at <strong>up to 38 hours per week</strong>.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="">Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK <strong>without visa sponsorship</strong>.</span></p><p><strong>Our Company:</strong></p><p><span>Group Lotus is a leading sports car manufacturer with a 75-year long history of iconic designs, groundbreaking engineering and legendary victories on the F1 track. Today we are transforming into a truly global performance car brand focused on the electrical future. In 2022 we launched the Eletre, the world’s first all-electric hyper-SUV, and in 2023 Emeya, our fully-electric Hyper-GT.</span></p><p><span>As part of the Lotus team, you push boundaries. Those of the car industry and of your own. Every member of the Lotus family has some of the pioneering mindset of founder Colin Chapman in them.</span></p><p>We're not just a car company; we're a diverse mix of talent from all walks of life. At Lotus, we firmly believe that diversity and inclusion are not just buzzwords but essential pillars of a thriving and successful organization. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments during the interview process. If you require any special assistance or adjustments, please let us know in advance so we can ensure a fair and accessible interview experience. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone can thrive.</p><p>Do you want to know what Sophisticated, Rebellious and Pioneering mean for Lotus? Come and take a look at our career site and join the incredible adventure:</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://lotuscars.teamtailor.com/">STEP OUTSIDE THE ORDINARY - Lotus Cars</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
Key Skills
ExcelData CleaningSales ForecastingInventory AnalysisReportingData SubmissionMarket AnalysisCoordinationPowerPointProblem SolvingAnalytical MindsetAttention To DetailCommunication SkillsIndependent WorkOrganization
Categories
LogisticsSalesData & AnalyticsManufacturing
Benefits
25 Days’ Holiday Plus Bank HolidaysPension Scheme AccessAnnual BonusPrivate HealthcareEmployee Car Ownership SchemeGroup Income ProtectionFamily Friendly PoliciesEmployee Discount