Requirements
The role requires a Bachelor's/Master's degree in supply chain management, industrial engineering, or equivalent, with approximately 5 years of experience in supply chain, preferably in the automotive sector. Candidates must possess extensive knowledge of inventory management systems, business development, process improvement methodologies, and proficiency in MS Office and ERP systems like SAP.
Description
Job description / Role
Job Type
Full Time
Job Location
Dubai, UAE
Nationality
Any Nationality
Salary
Not Specified
Gender
Not Specified
Arabic Fluency
Not Specified
Job Function
Purchasing & Procurement
Company Industry
Retail
Overview of the role:
The supply & inventory planner plays a crucial role in inventory control within Al Futtaim Automotive's global aftersales team. Responsible for balancing inventory costs with service levels, the planner manages stock valued at approximately 100 M USD in KSA. Main duties include purchasing inventory parts from vendors and improving stock turnover by reducing excess and obsolete stock risks. The role also involves planning, forecasting, and optimizing stock while coordinating logistics and payments for smooth operations.
What you will do:
Supply planning and procurement
Process daily, weekly, or monthly purchase orders.
Ensure orders are transmitted to suppliers and confirmation is received.
Ensure orders are dispatched within the agreed lead time.
Monitor and follow up on back orders.
Communicate changes in forecast to suppliers.
Prepare budget as per order schedule and business recommendations.
Ensure stock availability by performing risk of run-out analysis and ordering.
Plan and order parts for new models.
Obtain necessary approvals as per delegation of authority.
Stock optimization
Review inventory policy and target service levels.
Continuous monitoring of aged stock.
Forecast stock provision needs.
Initiate and follow up on dead stock disposal.
Monitor and review excess and obsolete stock parts.
Logistics operations
Create advance shipping notifications timely, according to supplier invoices.
Provide data support to logistics to control inbounds and clearing documents on time.
Monitor cost charges within the agreed terms and conditions.
Manage logistics payments and update finance with relevant reports for payment clearance.
Follow up with finance for payments.
Arrange/renew letters of credit.
Register customs claims and execute payments.
Coordinate ESMA/RFID approvals.
Declare cargoes for insurance.
Continuous improvement & business intelligence
Create dashboards for process monitoring.
Perform kaizens and projects to reduce operational costs.
Advise on effective inventory control actions.
Escalate cases if processes are not under control.
Ensure on-time and under-budget delivery of projects.
Master agile ways of working.
System utilisation
Continuously review system parameters to improve service levels.
Review system alerts such as demand flier, lead time, demand changes, and forecast alerts.
Evaluate risk of run-out.
Master processes applicable to business needs for enhanced efficiency and productivity.
Required skills to be successful:
Experience in supply chain and inventory management, particularly in automotive.
Strong problem-solving and process improvement skills.
Proficiency in MS Office and ERP systems, particularly SAP.
Ability to develop and present management reporting packs and engage with senior leadership.
What qualifies you for the role:
Bachelor's/master's degree in supply chain management, industrial engineering, or equivalent.
Approximately 5 years of experience in supply chain, preferably in the automotive sector.
Extensive knowledge of inventory management systems and business development.
Expertise in process improvement methodologies and developing management reporting packs.
Proficiency in MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/MS Project) and ERP systems like SAP.
About the Company
Established in the 1930's, the Al-Futtaim Group initially operated as a trading enterprise. Rapid development throughout the 1940's and 50's saw it establish itself regionally as an integrated commercial, industrial and services organisation, positioning itself one of the leading business houses in the lower Gulf region. Today, it operates collectively over 40 companies bearing the Al-Futtaim name, dominates many market segments in the UAE, and has expanded its sphere of operation to include Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and Egypt.
The Group comprises a diverse range of strategically positioned operating subsidiaries and associate companies, structured to give the Al-Futtaim Group the flexibility and versatility to keep ahead of local competition while keeping pace with the ever-evolving global business scenario. The Groups continued investment in world-class systems technology is clear evidence of its commitment to maintain leading edge performance and service delivery.
The success of the Al-Futtaim Group can be attributed to a business approach that combines the ability to change with the traditional values of integrity, service and social responsibility that define its core business philosophy. This, linked with the Groups belief in decentralisation, gives the heads of the operating companies a high degree of functional autonomy and authority, providing the Group with essential flexibility, and individual employees a clearly defined work culture and sense of responsibility.
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