Demand Planner Al Futtaim Private Company (LLC)

Supply Planning and Procurement

• Manage day-to-day order processing with suppliers.
• Ensure timely order placement and confirmation of receipt from suppliers.
• Monitor order dispatch to meet agreed lead times.
• Follow up on back orders and address any delays.
• Communicate forecast changes promptly to suppliers.
• Prepare budgets based on order schedules and business recommendations.
• Ensure stock availability through risk-of-run-out analysis and timely ordering.
• Plan and order parts for new models.
• Obtain necessary approvals according to Delegation of Authority (DOA).

System Utilization

• Continuously review Syncron parameters to improve service levels.
• Monitor Syncron alerts, including last demand flier, lead time changes, demand updates, and forecast alerts.
• Analyze Risk of Run-Out reports to mitigate stock shortages.

Logistics Operations

• Generate Advance Shipping Notifications (ASN) aligned with supplier invoices in a timely manner.
• Provide logistics data support to ensure inbound shipments and clearing documents are processed on time.
• Monitor costs to ensure compliance with agreed terms and conditions.
• Manage logistics payments and provide finance with relevant reports for clearance.
• Follow up with finance teams to ensure timely payments.
• Arrange and renew Letters of Credit as required.
• Oversee customs claim registrations and payments.
• Coordinate ESMA/RFID approvals.
• Declare cargo for insurance purposes.

Stock Optimization

• Review and update inventory policies and target service levels.
• Continuously monitor aged stock levels.
• Forecast stock provisions accurately.
• Initiate and follow up on dead stock disposal processes.
• Monitor and review excess and obsolete stock parts for action.