Planning Manager - Used cars | Al Futtaim Automotive | Global Fleet & Remarketing

Job description / Role

Job Requisition ID: [[160463]]

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 healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group's entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organization to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate.

By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day

Overview of the role:
- Development of comprehensive used car specific market intelligence and analytical models. Tracking competitive business practices and consumer behaviour. Coordinate and compile yearly used cars budgets, monthly forecasts, vehicle car flows and reports.
- Enable achievement of used car KPIs, by driving operational performance through effective planning and coordination. Support Senior Management decision making related to used cars sales and sourcing channels by providing comprehensive data and insights.
- Coordinate development of used car processes.
- Accountability for applying defined used cars stock rules common for the group.
- Establish cross functional synergy and relationship between brands and CoE to:
- Effectively share market intelligence
- Ensure compliance with stock and reporting policies and procedures

What you will do:
- Development of comprehensive used car specific market intelligence and analytical models.
- Track competitive business practices and consumer behaviour.
- Coordinate and compile yearly used cars budgets, monthly forecasts, vehicle car flows and reports.
- Collate Used Car market data. Provide insight to market and consumer trends (current & future). Analyse and assess operational data (sales, trade-in, capacity, direct cost, etc.)
- Used car sales and purchase planning (Carflow optimisation)
- Determine opportunities and risks (sales, purchases, model mix, ageing etc.)
- Long term planning (3 year), Budget and Forecast coordination.
- Reporting and analytics - KPIs, dashboards management and board packs preparation.
- Coordinate group Used Cars stock distribution and apply rules defined for the group.
- Manage Used Cars stock aging and model mix; applying the rules and maintaining policy determining optimal stock.
- Coordinate development of used car processes.

Requirements

Required Skills to be successful:
- Minimum of 5 years' experience in Automotive
- Used Cars experience
- Strong Microsoft Office skills
- Good communication skills

About the Team:

You will be reporting to Head of Planning - Used Cars

What equips you for the role:
- Bachelor's degree or MBA or other advanced analytical degree.
- Additional professional qualifications will be an advantage.
- 7- 10-year work experience in the Automotive industry.
- Used Cars experience is an advantage.

Job-Specific Skills:
- Strategic and structured approach to data analytics.
- Strong analytical, data driven outlook with the ability to interpret trends.
- Focus on driving commercial results with measurable KPIs.

Behavioural Competencies:
- Leadership, action & consensus driven.
- Effective Communicator.
- Team player.
- Excellent Interpersonal Skills, able to build string relationships, mutual respect, and trust.
- Cultural awareness.
- Continuous improvement mentality.
- Ability to take accountability.

About Al-Futtaim Automotive
A major division of the UAE-based Al-Futtaim Group of companies, Al-Futtaim Automotive is an industry leader with presence in 10 countries across the Middle East, Asia and Africa.
Our core business activities at Al-Futtaim Automotive include distribution, manufacturing, leasing and aftersales, and we are firmly established as the regional representative of some of the world's most iconic automotive brands: Toyota, Lexus, Honda, Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge, Volvo and RAM.
We are driven by a customer-centric approach, constantly pushing the boundaries on innovation, quality standards, and value-added service across our vast universe of customers - right from motoring enthusiasts to fleet operators to contractors. Our mission is to become the leader in custom-made mobility solutions by delivering nothing less than world-class omni-channel experiences.
We channel our local expertise and global trust to deliver one of the most comprehensive portfolios of mobility products and solutions, from passenger cars to SUVs, electric vehicles to high-performance motorbikes, commercial vehicles to industrial & construction equipment.
What keeps the company moving forward is a 9000-member strong team, with inspiring possibilities for growth, throughout the career path. This is Al-Futtaim Automotive and we empower talent to move forward.

About the Company

Established in the 1930's, the Al-Futtaim Group initially operated as a trading enterprise. Rapid development throughout the 1940's and 50's saw it establish itself regionally as an integrated commercial, industrial and services organisation, positioning itself one of the leading business houses in the lower Gulf region. Today, it operates collectively over 40 companies bearing the Al-Futtaim name, dominates many market segments in the UAE, and has expanded its sphere of operation to include Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and Egypt.

The Group comprises a diverse range of strategically positioned operating subsidiaries and associate companies, structured to give the Al-Futtaim Group the flexibility and versatility to keep ahead of local competition while keeping pace with the ever-evolving global business scenario. The Groups continued investment in world-class systems technology is clear evidence of its commitment to maintain leading edge performance and service delivery.

The success of the Al-Futtaim Group can be attributed to a business approach that combines the ability to change with the traditional values of integrity, service and social responsibility that define its core business philosophy. This, linked with the Groups belief in decentralisation, gives the heads of the operating companies a high degree of functional autonomy and authority, providing the Group with essential flexibility, and individual employees a clearly defined work culture and sense of responsibility.