Job Requisition ID: 155431

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
At Al Futtaim Motors, a leading player in the automotive sector, we are seeking a highly skilled and dynamic individual to join our team as an Assistant Demand & Supply Manager. You will be responsible for operational plans on monthly and quarterly basis to ensure optimum supply of new vehicles to ensure achievement of budgeted objectives.

What you will do

• Develop and propose order plan and engine ratio plan to decide on production volume by Model/Channel/Grade/Colour to achieve agreed sales plans
• Prepare, analyse for optimum Negotiation with TMC on optimum supply of Model by continuously reviewing with channels and management to achieve required Month of Stocks Ratio
• Prepare and build Grades mix plan for each model and incorporate it in monthly ordering in order to maximize revenue
• Prepare and forecast accurate trend through analysing past trends by Color /Grade/Channels to maintain optimum supply across the range and grades
• Prepare analysis for logical rationalization of the line-up through number of materials reductions to order to increase efficiency and reduce cost of maintenance
• Prepare a presentation on SSOP (Sales Stock Order Plan) to obtain a sign off on monthly production volume showing the order recommendation and rationale to senior management
• Conduct regular meetings with other departments within Toyota & Lexus to align sales forecasting, campaign plans, marketing activities, product changes, logistics requirements vs order plan to maintain the health of the stock

Required skills to be successful

• Basic understanding of Demand & Supply Operations
• Excellent Excel Skills
• Use of Systems ( SAP / Cosmos / Tableau / Alteryx )
• Excellent communication & Negotiation skills

About the team
The role will report to the Senior Manager - Sales Planning, Demand & Supply. The jobholder is in direct liaison with TMC\'s D&S planning teams, Sales Channels, PDH Parts ordering Pricing Team, Brand and Marketing Team, Finance Team and Senior Management team.

What equips you for the role

• Degree with demonstrated experience in supply chain.
• Minimum 5-year work experience in Automotive brands
• Toyota Brand experience is highly desired
• Supply Chain Knowledge
• Focus on driving commercial results with measurable KPIs
• SAP Knowledge
• Experienced in Data Analytics tools
• Excellent attention to details and has good negotiation and presentation skills
• Has the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and manage time effectively

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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