An Assistant Planner at Al Futtaim Group will be responsible to assist and analyses planning requirements and KPIs using available means (systems and tools). Support the planning team in analysis, makes data available for decision making and allows building routines. Work on inventory levels, minimizing errors, driving continuous improvement through processes, analysis, etc. Participates to the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process to support harmonizing global improvement with common targets to Watsons. PH will coordinate all channels of distribution in the GCC Region for a current or future product line.

Duties of Assistant Planner

Strategy and review

• Received, assess, and creates the stores additional orders for validation on required levels as per release strategy in place.

Analysis

• Supports and analyses gaps in master data.
• Source of supply.
• Min/max table match.
• Vendor extension.
• Replenishment units of measures.
• Replenishment parameters.
• Lead times.
• Analyses and provide necessary details to Planners in order to assess and optimize JDA / auto-rep orders.
• Support and develop routines analysis, measures, performance used during monthly S&OP cycles at Category and global level.
• Participates in meetings with necessary stakeholders on a monthly / regular basis.
• Assist in various reportings and analysis (existing and new development), weekly trade pack, stock reports, KPI’s measurement, etc.

Ageing Stock

• Monitoring monthly ageing stock level and support actions on liquidating strategy with Buying / Planning teams through inter territory/store transfer, clearance & promotions.

Replenishment

• Purchase orders follow up on a daily basis to make sure necessary visibility is given to Planning and Logistics.
• Open PO’s measurement measure to assess and limit the impact on replenishment calculations.

Trainings

• Maintain training materials.
• Follow and enforce company rules and regulations.

Projects/New store openings

• Provide support and necessary analysis related to new store openings, project coordination.

Eligibility Requirements

The eligibility requirements for role of an Assistant Planner are as under:

• Bachelors Degree.
• Minimum 4 years Planning Merchandising Experience.

Skills Desired

• Good system proficiency, SAP JDA experience in additional advantage.
• Proven analytical skills.
• Advanced in Excel, Tableau in additional advantage.
• Ability to work in a matrix environment with multiple business functions.
• Strong team player and ability to work with the cross functional partners and senior management on all aspects of the business.

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