JOB TITLE
Business Planner
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Build a comprehensive business forecast for UAE market, by Key Account /
Channel in Units and Value. You will work with the Key Account Managers /
Channel Manager to monitor and update the forecast - leading to a Sales Trend.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* Reporting to the channel manager, ensure Division business forecast accuracy by following and challenging KAMs sales monthly forecasts, on baseline, promotions/activations and launches.
* Develop deep customer knowledge on supply rules and policy, timelines, stock equation, buying patterns and activation plans.
* Aggregate the total sales forecasts in units and consolidated sales, then analyze all available facts & figures to identify potential gaps.
* Communicate objective feedback, propose adjustment to key stakeholders (GM, Sales, Supply, Finance) and validate the sales forecast
* Build a realistic & Bottom-up vision of sales by key-account / channel, independently from other planning exercises (budget trend, procurement plan, sales objectives), specifically from Sales Objectives.
* Build a promotional / activation plan for each key account/channel in-line with the brand strategy & RGM guidelines, for a rolling 18 month horizon
* Build a forecast for the Wholesale channel in-line with the business plan
* Refresh forecast monthly, analyzing sell-in, sell out, and stock in trade performance
* Work on the forecast collaboratively with the teams while being customer centric, focusing on the retailers
* Respect yearly and monthly deadlines, to integrate Business Planning in Budget/ Trend and Forecast/Validation meetings.
* Monitor and align on the Stock in trade targets to be in-line with the business & retailer strategy
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
* Must Have Market Planning / Demand Planning experience in a retail environment
* Understanding of Sales Targets build-up
* Understanding of in-market activations and it's impacts on retailer buying patterns
* Product knowledge / experience in cosmetics industry is good to have
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
* Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong capabilities to collaborate within and outside the organization
* Well versed in Time Management with high Organizational Skills
* Analytical skills in forecast management and stock / sales analysis
* Proficient in advanced MS Excel & MS Access
* Should be able to prioritize and multi task in a fast paced environment
* Must display good negotiation skills
* **You can apply to up to three jobs within a rolling 30-day window.**
* **You cannot withdraw your application once you applied, so please make sure to choose a job that matches your dreams.**
* **Please visit "Your Application Space" to see the jobs you have already applied to. **
* **Please don 't create another account with a different email. If you do so, your account might be merged and your application record will be deleted.**
Build a comprehensive business forecast for Export markets, by Key Accounts / Channel in Units and Value. Work with the Key Account Managers / Channel Managers / Distributors to monitor and update the forecast leading to a Sales Trend. **KEY JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES** * Reporting to the Commercial m…
\- Consulting with clients on business start-up and expansion plans, including helping them develop a business plan \- Preparing financial forecasts and analyses of business operations to help clients make informed business decisions \- Preparing sales proposals and presentations for potential …
The Planner is in-charge of planning all steps of the manufacturing milestones to deliver our products on time to customer request date or our acknowledgement based on KOB. You must master all internal flows and process. You are responsible for his own safety and must respect EHS regulations. The p…
**About GMG** GMG is a global well-being company retailing, distributing and manufacturing a portfolio of leading international and home-grown brands across sport, food and health sectors. Its vision is to inspire people to win in ways that make the world better. Today, GMG 's investments span acro…
**ABOUT US** As a leader in luxury retail in the Middle East, Al Tayer Group's retail division, Al Tayer Insignia, hosts a portfolio of some of the world 's best luxury brands in the fashion, jewellery, home and department store categories. Complementing its position in luxury retail, Al Tayer In…
**Danzas AEI Emirates L.L.C**. is a joint venture between **Al Tayer Group and DHL Global Forwarding**. It 's the market leader in Freight Forwarding and Logistics in Dubai. The brand name is taken from the original Danzas Company, now rebranded as DHL Global Forwarding, which was established in 18…
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 h…
**Danzas AEI Emirates L.L.C.** is a joint venture between **Al Tayer Group** and **DHL Global Forwarding**. It 's the market leader in Freight Forwarding and Logistics in Dubai. The brand name is taken from the original Danzas Company, now rebranded as DHL Global Forwarding, which was establishe…
# **Materials Planner** ## **Would you like to relish managing a process and forward-planning?** ## **Do you enjoy working with equipment?** **Join our Materials Planning and Scheduling Team!** Our Oilfield Services (OFS) business provides intelligent connected technologies to monitor and contro…
### **_Job Responsibilities:_** _Monitoring and analysis of the level of stocks of raw materials_ _Conducting the MRP process to ensure continuity of supply_ _Create and manage material requirement forecasts_ _Preparation of statements and reports (inventory, material rotation, etc.)_ _Ongoing moni…