Supply & Inventory Planner - Material Management & Data Analytics, Al Futtaim Auto Center, Dubai, UAE

 

Date: 22-Jun-2022

Location: Dubai, AE

Company: Al Futtaim Private Company LLC

Job Requisition ID: 130004 

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

 

 

Overview of the role
Supply & Inventory planner is part of inventory control team in Global Aftersales for Al Futtaim Automotive. The team is responsible for balancing the inventory cost with service level as per business recommendation. 


Supply & Inventory planner is responsible for purchasing of inventory parts from respective vendors for Global aftersales division. This is achieved by periodic release of purchase orders to assigned vendors based on the sales trend, forecast, market information and business recommendations. The purpose of the role is to improve the stock turnover by reducing the risk of excess & obsolete stock.

 

What you will do

  • Daily, weekly or month purchase orders processing   
  • Ensure orders are transmitted to supplier and confirmation is received 
  • Ensure orders are dispatched within the agreed lead time 
  • Monitor and follow up on back orders
  • Communicate to suppliers about changes in forecast
  • Prepare the budget as per order schedule and business recommendation
  • Ensure stock availability by performing of risk of run out analysis and ordering 
  • New model parts planning and ordering
  • Obtain approvals as per delegation of authority

 

Required skills to be successful

  • Minimum 2-3 years of experience in the field of Supply Chain, preferably with automotive experience (not mandatory)
  • Knowledge on Business intelligence tools like Tableau, Power BI, Alrteryx
  • Experience in a multinational environment focusing on data analytics

 

About the team
The role will report to the Operations Manager in the Material Management division and you will be working alongside with other highly analytical, motivated, results driven Supply and Inventory Planners.  

 

What equips you for the role

  • Degree or any related education in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering and Logistics 
  • Minimum of 2-3 years’ work experience in a multinational environment.
  • 2+ years of hands-on work experience using analytical tools like Tableau, Power BI & Alrteryx to solve real world problems preferably knowledge on material management
  • Exceptional communication skills, especially around translating technical knowledge into forms that can be digested by leadership and non-technical project teams
  • Strong MS packages knowledge with excellent PowerPoint skills is a must
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 
  • Highly adaptable with meticulous attention to detail
  • Excellent organizational abilities
     

About Al-Futtaim Automotive
A major division of the UAE-based Al-Futtaim Group of companies, Al-Futtaim Automotive is an industry leader with presence in 10 countries across the Middle East, Asia and Africa.
Our core business activities at Al-Futtaim Automotive include distribution, manufacturing, leasing and aftersales, and we are firmly established as the regional representative of some of the world’s most iconic automotive brands: Toyota, Lexus, Honda, Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge, Volvo and RAM.
We are driven by a customer-centric approach, constantly pushing the boundaries on innovation, quality standards, and value-added service across our vast universe of customers - right from motoring enthusiasts to fleet operators to contractors. Our mission is to become the leader in custom-made mobility solutions by delivering nothing less than world-class omni-channel experiences. 
We channel our local expertise and global trust to deliver one of the most comprehensive portfolios of mobility products and solutions, from passenger cars to SUVs, electric vehicles to high-performance motorbikes, commercial vehicles to industrial & construction equipment.
What keeps the company moving forward is a 9000-member strong team, with inspiring possibilities for growth, throughout the career path. This is Al-Futtaim Automotive and we empower talent to move forward.

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