Planning Manager

Kuwait-based Alshaya Group started to operate in the Turkish market in 2002 with the objective of undertaking retailing activities within the framework of the Group's Turkish operating rights for major international brands. Today, the group represents a portfolio of world's best known international brands in Turkey, managing their retail franchise operations in segments including Fashion, Food, Health & Beauty.

Franchise portfolio includes Bath and Body Works, Pinkberry, Shake Shack, Starbucks and Victoria's Secret in Türkiye.

Alshaya Group’s operations are based on the vision of "Being one of the world's leading retailers, managing world's best known brands in profitable, value-building partnerships," with a corporate culture that rewards "Think Big," "Act Small," and "Be You" is currently looking for a ''Planning Manager " to join it s Supply Chain & Procureme nt division.

Qualifications

• University (Bachelor) degree from a reputable university in Engineering (preferably in industrial engineering)
• Minimum 8 years of experience including at least 3 years in a managerial position in Supply Chain Planning Function (Demand Planning, Supplier Management etc.) preferably in an international FMCG/ Retail company,
• Fluency in both written and spoken English,
• Very good knowledge of MS Office applications, Knowledge and experience on Excel Macro and Access are plus,
• Strong analytical skills, intense attention to detail with accuracy and consistency,
• Team management experience,Teamwork oriented, ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse groups and cross functional teams,
• Self-motivated, independent with a positive attitude.

Job Description:

• Responsible in Supply Chain Demand Planning Function of Shaya Food Brands (Starbucks Eurasia, Pinkberry Turkey, Shake Shack Turkey)
• Implement and driving innovative actual/future projects coordinatively with all related parties to build up clear & structural business plans,
• Strategically plan cost, inventory, lead time and process improvement areas.
• Analyze of end-to-end supply chain processes of import & local items with a comprehensive view to all main streams, availability, stock management, process quality,
• Coordinately working with Procurement, Finance, Quality, Marketing and Operations, Logistics departments and building up effective communication with all levels of the organization,
• Alignment and cooperate effectively with internal customers, suppliers, service providers and teammates,
• Following, reporting and developing systems to track & trace of Financial/Operational KPI’sProceed with analytical reporting/analysis needed for business purposes,
• Create template of reports and deliver information based on data analysis.
• Integration, communication and continuous improvement with suppliers to supply chain infrastructure.