Planning Executive

Job Information

Department Name
Mono - Operations Management*
Industry
Electronics
City
*Dubai *
State/Province
*Dubayy (Dubai) *
Country
*United Arab Emirates *
Zip/Postal Code
*‎337-‎1500

About us

With more than ‎4500 professionals, over ‎50 of the world's leading IT vendors,
and a solid ‎50-year track record of performance and reliability, the Midis
Group is an international organization comprised of over ‎170 companies across
the emerging markets of Europe, the Middle East & Africa. The group is known
for its advanced offering of ICT services and consultancy, system integration
capabilities, software and hardware solutions, and distribution coverage,
along with Data Center capabilities, IT infrastructure and power solutions.
The Midis Group was named as one of the World Economic Forum's initial ‎100
Global Growth Companies. We focus on providing the best in services, with
integrity, to vendors, partners, and customers across the destinations we
serve.

Job Description

Job Scope:

The Planning Executive is accountable for enabling sales through the
development and alignment of the operational plan with the sales strategy
driving optimization and improving systems and tools in place. S/He regularly
coordinates with internal stakeholders to develop forecast models associated
with customers and products while incorporating market and internal data to
predict demands and optimize the flow of inventory.

Main Duties and Responsibilities
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Identify and analyze market and internal related data and assumptions
predicting future sales trends and developing product demands;
* Create forecast models, set sales and supply plans to all operational countries in the Middle East;
* Identify business opportunities and risks, market trends and propose initiatives;
* Partner and follow up with sales, marketing, logistics and finance departments to facilitate a collaborative planning process landing strategic plans and daily operations effectively;
* Align sales and operational strategies with internal stakeholders to facilitate monthly demand forecast aggregation, including consensus between functions and stakeholders;
* Work closely with partners to understand their needs and plans and ensure satisfaction;
* Control and manage supply and inventory at all levels;
* Optimize operational processes, on a regular basis, to guarantee consistent business flow;
* Manage sales pipeline for near or long-term opportunities;
* Review and evaluate forecast results, inventory and sales performance and report periodic metrics to concerned;
* Manage partner orders including flag missing, excess and aging orders;
* Update customers and internal stakeholders on order backlogs and information;
* Work with logistics, sales and credit teams to ensure order fulfillment in a timely manner;
* Develop and manage CRM systems, tools, and processes to increase effectiveness.

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Requirements**
* Bachelor 's degree in Business Administration, supply chain or any other related field
* Demand planning software's, excel skills, BI experience
* At least ‎2-‎3 years of experience in electronics industry