22 Oct
Robinson(Singapore) Pte Ltd
Dubai
Supply & Inventory Planner | Automotive | Supply Chain | Global Aftersales
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.
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: The Supply & Inventory Planner is part of the 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.
The Supply & Inventory Planner is responsible for purchasing inventory parts from respective vendors for the Global Aftersales division.
This is achieved by periodic release of purchase orders to assigned vendors based on sales trends, forecasts, market information, and business recommendations.
The purpose of the role is to improve stock turnover by reducing the risk of excess and obsolete stock.
What you will do: Supply Planning and Procurement
Daily, weekly or monthly purchase orders processing
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 to suppliers about changes in forecast
Prepare the budget as per order schedule and business recommendation
Ensure stock availability by performing risk of run out analysis and ordering
New model parts planning and ordering
Obtain approvals as per delegation of authority
Stock Optimization
Review inventory policy and target service levels
Continuous monitoring of aged stock
Forecasting of stock provision
Initiate and follow up dead stock disposal
Monitor and review the excess and obsolete stock parts
Logistics Operations
Create advance shipping notifications according to supplier invoices in a timely manner
Provide data support with 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
Customs claim registration and payments
Arrange ESMA/RFID approvals
Declaration of cargoes for insurance
Continuous Improvement & Business Intelligence
Create dashboards for monitoring processes
Perform kaizens and projects to reduce operational costs
Take necessary actions/advice for effective inventory control
Escalate cases with necessary information if the process is not under control
System Utilization
Continuous review of system parameters for improving service level
Review system alerts, e.g., last demand flier, lead time,
demand change alerts, forecast alerts
Review risk of run out
Master processes and apply as per business needs to improve efficiency and productivity
Required skills to be successful: Skilled in problem-solving and continuous improvement methodologies
Understanding of agile way of working
Proficiency in MS Office
About The Team: The role reports to Operations Manager and you will be working in a busy warehouse environment.
What Equips You For The Role: Around 5 years of experience in the field of Supply Chain, preferably with Automotive experience
Extensive knowledge of inventory management systems, business development, and process improvement skills
About Al-Futtaim AutomotiveA 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.
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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▶️ Supply & Inventory Planner | Automotive | Supply Chain | Global Aftersales
🖊️ Robinson(Singapore) Pte Ltd
📍 Dubai