Planning Manager - Electric Vehicle Inventory and Supply
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Descripción de la vacante
Al-Futtaim Electric Mobility is seeking an experienced Planning Manager to oversee electric vehicle inventory and supply planning in Dubai. You will develop production orders, align with OEMs, and ensure stock levels meet market demand.
The role requires strong analytical skills, 5 years in automotive brands, and proficiency in Excel, Power BI, SAP, and AI-assisted tools. On-site work and close collaboration with Sales, Marketing, Product, and Logistics are expected.
Formación
- 5 years of experience in automotive brands.
- Strong automotive demand forecasting and vehicle supply planning skills.
- Proficiency with Excel, Power BI, SAP and AI-assisted analytical tools.
Responsabilidades
- Develop vehicle order plans to determine production requirements.
- Prepare trim ratio plans based on model, sales channel, grade, and colour.
- Align monthly production orders with agreed sales objectives and market demand.
- Analyze sales forecasts and inventory requirements to determine appropriate order quantities.
- Prepare recommendations for production volumes across BYD, Polestar, Denza, and Yangwang.
- Coordinate with relevant teams to ensure vehicle ordering decisions support commercial priorities.
- Review production requirements regularly and recommend adjustments based on changing demand.
- Support efficient vehicle supply planning across the electric mobility business.
- Analyze historical sales data to identify demand trends across models, grades, colours, and sales channels.
- Prepare accurate forecasts to support monthly vehicle ordering decisions.
- Review inventory levels and supply requirements with sales channels and management.
- Maintain MOS ratios across the vehicle portfolio.
- Identify potential inventory imbalances and recommend corrective planning actions.
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Planning Manager - Electric Vehicle Inventory and Supply. Role: Planning Manager - Electric Mobility. Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Industry: Automotive. Function: Inventory Planning and Management. Experience: 5 years in automotive brands. Job Type: Full Time. Work Arrangement: On-site.
Al-Futtaim Automotive is seeking an experienced Planning Manager to support the growth and development of its electric mobility brands, including BYD, Polestar, Denza, and Yangwang, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The role focuses on vehicle supply planning, inventory optimization, demand forecasting, and production order management.
Working within the Al-Futtaim Electric Mobility Planning and Supply team, the Planning Manager will develop accurate vehicle order plans covering models, grades, trim levels, colours, and sales channels. The successful candidate will work closely with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), Sales, Marketing, Product, and Logistics teams to align vehicle supply with market demand and commercial objectives. A key responsibility is preparing Sales Stock Order Plans (SSOP), analyzing inventory requirements, maintaining appropriate Months of Stock (MOS) levels, and presenting production order recommendations to senior management for approval.
This position requires strong automotive planning experience, analytical capabilities, supply chain knowledge, and proficiency in Excel, Power BI, SAP, and AI-assisted analytical tools.
- Country: United Arab Emirates
- City: Dubai
- Industry: Automotive
- Function: Inventory Planning and Management
- Salary: Not disclosed
- Gender: No Preference
- Candidate Nationality: Not specified
- Job Type: Full Time
- Work Arrangement: On-site
- Develop vehicle order plans to determine production requirements across the electric mobility portfolio.
- Prepare trim ratio plans based on model, sales channel, grade, and colour.
- Align monthly production orders with agreed sales objectives and market demand.
- Analyze sales forecasts and inventory requirements to determine appropriate order quantities.
- Prepare recommendations for production volumes across BYD, Polestar, Denza, and Yangwang.
- Coordinate with relevant teams to ensure vehicle ordering decisions support commercial priorities.
- Review production requirements regularly and recommend adjustments based on changing demand.
- Support efficient vehicle supply planning across the electric mobility business.
- Analyze historical sales data to identify demand trends across models, grades, colours, and sales channels.
- Prepare accurate forecasts to support monthly vehicle ordering decisions.
- Review inventory levels and supply requirements with sales channels and management.
- Maintain appropriate Months of Stock (MOS) ratios across the vehicle portfolio.
- Identify potential inventory imbalances and recommend corrective planning actions.
- Use demand analysis to maintain an optimal supply of vehicles across available models and grades.
- Align stock availability with anticipated sales performance.
- Support inventory planning decisions that contribute to healthy stock levels and efficient operations.
- Develop grade mix plans for each vehicle model based on market requirements.
- Analyze customer demand and historical sales performance to determine suitable grade combinations.
- Incorporate grade mix recommendations into monthly production orders.
- Evaluate trim and colour preferences across different sales channels.
- Adjust ordering recommendations to reflect changes in demand patterns.
- Support revenue optimization through effective selection of vehicle grades and specifications.
- Coordinate with Product and Sales teams to maintain a commercially relevant vehicle mix.
- Prepare detailed sales and supply data to support negotiations with automotive manufacturers.
- Work with OEM partners to align production availability with business requirements.
- Analyze vehicle supply requirements across brands, models, and sales channels.
- Provide data-supported recommendations regarding production quantities and specifications.
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders on vehicle ordering priorities.
- Review supply requirements against approved sales target and inventory objectives.
- Support effective communication between OEM partners and Al-Futtaim Electric Mobility teams.
- Prepare comprehensive Sales Stock Order Plan (SSOP) presentations.
- Consolidate demand forecasts, inventory analysis, and proposed vehicle orders.
- Develop clear recommendations for monthly production volumes.
- Explain the commercial and operational rationale behind proposed ordering decisions.
- Present SSOP recommendations to senior management.
- Obtain management approval for proposed monthly production volumes.
- Incorporate approved recommendations into the monthly vehicle ordering process.
- Maintain alignment between production plans, stock requirements, and sales objectives.
- Analyze the existing vehicle lineup to identify opportunities for simplification.
- Evaluate the number of materials and specifications across the product range.
- Prepare data-supported recommendations for lineup rationalization.
- Identify opportunities to reduce unnecessary complexity in vehicle configurations.
- Support improved operational efficiency through appropriate product range planning.
- Consider the potential impact of lineup decisions on maintenance costs.
- Coordinate with relevant departments to assess proposed rationalization measures.
- Conduct regular planning meetings with teams supporting BYD, Polestar, Denza, and Yangwang.
- Coordinate with Sales teams on demand forecasts and monthly targets.
- Work with Marketing teams to incorporate campaign activities into vehicle supply plans.
- Collaborate with Product teams to account for model and specification changes.
- Coordinate with Logistics teams to align supply requirements with vehicle movement and delivery planning.
- Maintain effective communication between internal departments and OEM partners.
- Review planning assumptions and update order recommendations when business requirements change.
- Ensure coordinated planning activities support healthy inventory levels.
- Use historical sales and inventory data to develop accurate planning recommendations.
- Apply analytical techniques to evaluate demand trends and vehicle supply requirements.
- Use Microsoft Excel and Power BI to support data analysis and reporting.
- Work with SAP to support relevant planning and operational activities.
- Apply AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot and Claude to improve analytical efficiency.
- Identify opportunities to accelerate forecasting, reporting, and planning activities through appropriate technology.
- Translate analytical findings into practical recommendations for management.
- Support faster and more informed planning decisions through effective use of data and digital tools.
- Align inventory and production planning with measurable business performance indicators.
- Monitor the effectiveness of vehicle order plans against sales objectives.
- Review supply and stock performance to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Support revenue optimization through appropriate model and grade availability.
- Identify planning inefficiencies and recommend practical solutions.
- Contribute to business growth by supporting the availability of vehicles that match market demand.
- Maintain a data-driven approach to inventory and supply planning.
- Strong automotive demand forecasting and vehicle supply planning skills.
- Experience developing production order and inventory plans.
- Understanding of vehicle model, grade, trim, and colour mix planning.
- Knowledge of automotive supply chain operations.
- Ability to analyze historical sales trends and forecast future requirements.
- Experience monitoring inventory performance and Months of Stock ratios.
- Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.
- Ability to prepare and present Sales Stock Order Plans.
- Commercial understanding of inventory management and revenue optimization.
- Strong coordination skills when working with OEM partners and internal departments.
- Ability to translate complex planning data into clear management recommendations.
- Experience working with measurable key performance indicators.
- Strong presentation and stakeholder communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
- Experience using Power BI and SAP.
- Proficiency in AI tools, including Microsoft Copilot and Claude.
- Ability to use data analytics and AI-assisted tools to improve planning efficiency.
- Bachelor 's or Master 's degree.
- Demonstrated experience in planning and numerical analysis.
- 5 years of experience working with automotive brands.
- Knowledge of automotive supply chain and inventory planning processes.
- Experience supporting commercial performance through measurable key performance indicators.
- Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, SAP, and AI-assisted analytical tools.
- Previous experience working with electric vehicle brands is desirable.
- Experience with Chinese automotive or electric vehicle manufacturers is an advantage.
The Planning Manager will join the Planning and Supply team within Al-Futtaim Electric Mobility, supporting BYD, Polestar, Denza, and Yangwang. The team works closely with Sales, Marketing, Product, Logistics, and OEM partners to coordinate vehicle demand forecasts, monthly orders, and inventory requirements. The role contributes to maintaining an appropriate balance between sales demand, vehicle availability, and production supply while supporting the planned expansion of Al-Futtaim 's electric mobility portfolio.
- Accurate vehicle demand forecasting and production order planning.
- Alignment of monthly vehicle orders with sales objectives.
- Maintenance of appropriate Months of Stock ratios.
- Effective model, grade, trim, and colour mix planning.
- Timely preparation and approval of Sales Stock Order Plans.
- Productive coordination with OEM partners and internal departments.
- Improved vehicle lineup efficiency and inventory performance.
- Use of data analytics and AI tools to support faster planning decisions.
- Contribution to commercial growth and effective stock management.
Job Requisition ID: 182835
Al-Futtaim Electric Mobility supports the development of electric vehicle brands, including BYD, Polestar, Denza, and Yangwang, within Al-Futtaim Automotive. The business focuses on expanding electric mobility opportunities and responding to changing customer demand in the automotive market. BYD is a global technology and automotive company recognized for its work in electric mobility, battery innovation, and sustainable transportation solutions. Through its electric mobility portfolio, Al-Futtaim Automotive supports the introduction and development of advanced vehicle technologies in the UAE.
Al-Futtaim Automotive is a regional mobility business operating across eight countries in the Middle East, Asia, and North Africa. The division represents more than 25 internationally recognized automotive and mobility brands, offering products and services across passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, and industrial equipment. Its operations are supported by integrated logistics, leasing, aftersales, and financial services that serve customers throughout the mobility journey. Al-Futtaim Automotive focuses on innovation, digital transformation, and customer experience while developing mobility solutions that respond to the changing needs of individuals, businesses, and communities. With more than 9,000 employees, the business promotes collaboration, professional development, and continuous improvement across its operations.
Established in the 1930s and headquartered in Dubai, Al-Futtaim is a diversified privately held regional business operating across more than 20 countries. The Group employs more than 40,000 people and operates across automotive, financial services, real estate, retail, and healthcare. Its portfolio represents more than 200 internationally recognized brands, including Toyota, Lexus, IKEA, ACE, and Marks & Spencer. Al-Futtaim focuses on enriching lives and supporting communities through digital innovation, artificial intelligence, sustainable growth, and strategic partnerships. The Group aims to create long-term value for customers, employees, communities, and business partners while building a responsible legacy for future generations.
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