Demand Planner

at  AlFuttaim

Job Requisition ID: 166223
Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world’s most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group’s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organization to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate.
By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day

REQUIRED SKILLS TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

• Extensive knowledge of Inventory management systems & Supply chain modules in ERP systems like SAP
• Skilled in problem solving and continuous improvement methodologies
• Proactive and detail-oriented individual who can effectively manage mutiple tasks
• Understanding of agile way of working

OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE:

As part of the Inventory Control team within Global Aftersales at Al-Futtaim Automotive, the role focuses on balancing inventory costs with service levels, adhering to business recommendations. Currently, the team oversees stock management.
The primary responsibility is to enhance forecast accuracy at both national and branch levels to ensure the timely procurement and availability of the right stock for customers. This is achieved by leveraging tools like Syncron to monitor demand transactions and taking proactive measures to mitigate the risk of stockouts. Continuous alignment with stakeholders is essential to understand business and market requirements, ensuring optimal stock health.

WHAT EQUIPS YOU FOR THE ROLE:

• Bachelors/ master’s in supply chain management, Industrial Engineering or equivalent
• Around 5 years of experience in the field of Supply Chain, preferably with Automotive experience.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word/ Excel/ PowerPoint/MS Projects)
• Ability to work under pressure in a high paced environment