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manager of planning

Gloria Jean's Coffees

Position: Manager of Merchandise Planning AnalyticsAs a key member of the planning function, you will be responsible for delivering accurate sales and supply forecasts, driving data-based insights, and ensuring optimal inventory levels across the business.Key Responsibilities - Develop sales, supply, and write-off forecasts using historical data, current market trends, and seasonal patterns. - Analyze sales dynamics and supply chain performance, identifying deviations, bottlenecks, and opportunities for improvement. - Evaluate and interpret key factors impacting sales volumes, including pricing, assortment, promotions, logistics, and external influences. - Prepare and deliver regular analytical reports and dashboards for senior management and cross-functional teams. - Generate actionable insights and recommendations aimed at optimizing inventory levels and improving supply planning accuracy. - Collaborate closely with logistics, operations, and strategic planning teams to ensure forecast accuracy and alignment of supply and sales plans.Candidate Requirements - Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced formulas, pivot tables, Power Query, and data visualization. - Experience building and analyzing dashboards using Power BI, Google Data Studio, Tableau, or similar BI tools. - Understanding of OLAP cube principles, with the ability to extract, aggregate, and interpret multidimensional data. - Willingness to participate in the implementation and testing of a new planning system. - English level B2 or above, with readiness for verbal communication. - Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills. - Readiness to complete a technical assessment as part of the hiring process.Job Type: Full-time

Manager of Merchandise Planning Analytics

LEOS Developments

The Planning Manager will lead the planning, scheduling, and monitoring functions for villa and building construction projects under Leos Developments. The role ensures accurate project schedules, efficient resource allocation, progress tracking, and timely delivery of all construction activities. This position is critical for setting project baselines, controlling delays, forecasting risks, and coordinating with project managers, site teams, consultants, and the client.Key Responsibilities1. Project Planning &amp; Scheduling<ul><li>Develop detailed baseline schedules for all villa and building projects using Primavera P6 (mandatory).</li><li>Break down scope into WBS (Work Breakdown Structures) aligning with contract requirements.</li><li>Prepare manpower, material, and equipment histograms.</li><li>Establish planning procedures, templates, and project-specific control systems.</li></ul>2. Monitoring &amp; Control<ul><li>Track daily, weekly, and monthly project progress against the baseline.</li><li>Analyze delays, deviations, and slippages; propose corrective action plans.</li><li>Monitor critical path and key construction milestones (excavation, structure, MEP, finishes, handover).</li><li>Update schedules periodically and issue look-ahead schedules.</li></ul>3. Reporting<ul><li>Prepare weekly/monthly progress reports for management and Leos Developers.</li><li>Present dashboards showing progress % complete, delays, cost impacts, and recovery plans.</li><li>Maintain detailed project logs: RFI impacts, variation impacts, procurement delays, etc.</li></ul>4. Coordination<ul><li>Work closely with project managers, site engineers, QS, procurement, and subcontractors.</li><li>Coordinate planning inputs with design teams, MEP teams, and consultants.</li><li>Provide schedule inputs for tendering and cost estimates for new projects.</li></ul>5. Claims &amp; Delay Analysis<ul><li>Perform time impact analysis (TIA) for EOT (Extension of Time) claims.</li><li>Prepare delay narratives, cause-effect matrices, and mitigation proposals.</li><li>Support contracts team with evidence-based documentation.</li></ul>6. Project Handover Support<ul><li>Ensure finishing, snagging, testing &amp; commissioning activities follow schedule.</li><li>Track final inspections, DLP periods, and authority approval timelines (DM, DCD, DEWA).</li></ul>RequirementsEducation<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.</li></ul>Experience<ul><li>8&ndash;15 years of UAE construction experience.</li><li>Strong background in villa communities + mid-rise buildings (mandatory).</li><li>Proven delivery of projects as Planning Manager or Senior Planning Engineer.</li></ul>Technical Skills<ul><li>Expert in Primavera P6.</li><li>Strong MS Excel, Power BI (preferred), and MS Project familiarity.</li><li>Understanding of drawings, BOQs, contracts, authority procedures.</li><li>Knowledge of FIDIC and UAE contracting standards.</li></ul>Soft Skills<ul><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Excellent communication and presentation skills.</li><li>Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple project timelines.</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timePay: AED30,000.00 - AED37,000.00 per month

Planning Manager / Chief Planner

Landmark Group

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 Dear Applicants, Homecentre Landmark group, Is looking for General Manager Planning to join their team, interested candidates can apply through this link
 
 
 
 
 
 Job Title:: General Manager _Planning _Homecentre
 
 
 Experience: 10-15+years (mandate home retail experience)
 
 
 Location: Dubai, UAE
 
 
 
 
 
 Job description:
 
 
 Overseeing the day to day running of the Planning team (Kids/Household/Furniture) and working with heads of other departments to drive the long term strategy of the business and improve the Home Centre customer experience.
 
 
 Roles &amp; Responsibilities:
 
 
 1. Strategic Role
 
 
 Formulate and agree on the Concept/Territory strategic guidelines in conjunction with senior.
 
 
 Oversee the smooth day to day running of the planning department, working to ensure that we have the right amount of quantity, in the right place at the right time.
 
 
 Developing and coaching the planning team in order to ensure they understand the fundamentals of the planning function and use these fundamentals to drive the business strategy.
 
 
 Work with the heads of the other departments internally such as buying, supply chain, marketing and VM to develop new efficiencies and processes that can help drive the long term strategy of the business.
 
 
 Work hand in hand with Concept planning and LMIT to help develop and introduce new system solutions that can improve the efficiency of the planning department in line with the unique requirements of the long term Home Centre strategy
 
 
 In line with the territories and concept finance, develop realistic and achievable budgets in line with the overall home centre strategy. Manage these budgets over the season to ensure that financial targets such as sales, profit and margin are achieved.
 
 
 Work with buying and supply chain to develop more cost effective and efficient sourcing strategies in the long term.
 
 
 In line with supply chain and logistics, manage the smooth flow of stock, ensuring that sales targets are achieved without an unnecessary high stock holding within the supply chain.
 
 
 Ensure that availability is maintained on all critical (K) lines across all territories, as identified in the long term buying strategy.
 
 
 Determine and agree on high-level Concept Strategic Plan Targets with the CEO and Finance manager in the following areas: Sales, Sales Margin, Stock Holdings, Stock Turn, Promotional events, Price Inflation, New Stores Planned and Merchandise Strategy
 
 
 Work with other departments within the business to develop and maintain a business Calendar and ensure discipline and implementation of critical patch deadlines.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 2. Planning (Seasonally)
 
 
 Prepare a Post Seasonal Analysis of past performance at Concept/Territory and Department levels down to Class/Sub-Class and Item levels.
 
 
 Manage, Guide and approve each of the Planning activities below.
 
 
 Propose Seasonal Strategies on Sales, Price point, Supplier, Brands, Size, Colour and Assortment Dimensions (Where applicable) at Concept/Territory levels down to Class/Sub-Class levels together with the Buyers
 
 
 Prepare and Propose Seasonal Budgets derived and validated on MFP at Concept/Territory levels down to Class/Sub-Class levels based on the approved Strategy to match the Financial targets set for Sales, Opening/Closing Stocks, Inflows, Forward covers and Sales Margins
 
 
 Prepare Store Grading at Class/Subclass levels to determine the Width and Depth of Ranges for Large, Medium and Small stores with Order quantities (where applicable) in line with the range frame tool.
 
 
 Prepare and share a Theoretical Range Plan with the Buyers to finalise a Buy Plan (Range Plan) by month at Class/Subclass levels to match the Strategy Plans for Quantities, Options, Prices, Suppliers and financial parameters (OTB/Inflows) set by Month.
 
 
 Prepare reports to measure actuals against plan for In Season management of all of the above.(where applicable)
 
 
 Ensure adherence to Merchandise standards and procedures
 
 
 Prepare a Post Seasonal Analysis of past performance at Concept/Territory and Department levels down to Class/Sub-Class and Item levels.
 
 
 Discuss and prepare a SWOT analysis of the above and document action plans in preparation for the Strategic Planning Process
 
 
 
 
 
 3. In Season Management (Daily / Weekly)
 
 
 Monitor Orders being placed against Open to Buy targets by the month on the Buy Plan ensuring that the Orders are placed timeously and according to assortment plans. (Daily/Weekly)
 
 
 Weekly forecasting on MFP down to Territory/subclass level in order to identify exceptions to be addressed i.e performance/ underperformance in sales pattern. Stockholdings, Forward Covers, and Inflows and propose actions on out-of-line situations to the Buyers in a weekly Department meeting with action to be taken by the Planner (where Applicable)
 
 
 Monitor Good and Bad selling Items to agreed parameters and propose actions to be taken on Reorders or Price Adjustments for Slow sellers.(Weekly) .
 
 
 Ensure the availability of all replenishment items and that a scheduled review of Replenishment Orders take place to ensure availability and that there are no stockouts. (Weekly)
 
 
 Check that all stock received in Territories is allocated to Stores and is selling, discuss out of line situations with the Buyers and inform Territories of out of line situations for action to be taken (Weekly).
 
 
 4. In Season Management (Monthly)
 
 
 Monitor Seasonal Budget performance against Plan and forecast taking into account past performance and trends for Sales, Opening and Closing Stocks, and monthly Inflows/Open to Buy (monthly) (Where Applicable).
 
 
 Agree with the buying department on any adjustments to be made or actions to be taken in order to maintain a profitable operation. These workings are to be presented to Management at the monthly trading meetings.
 
 
 Prepare and attend a Monthly Management Trading Meeting to give feedback on Department performance and actions to be taken on out-of-line situations together with the buyer to management.
 
 
 5. Store/Competitor Visits.
 
 
 Visit Terr/Stores on an agreed frequency to be abreast with Product performance and trends.
 
 
 Be in tune with Territory /Store-specific requirements with regard to Quantity, Range, Price, and Customer base
 
 
 Visit Competitors to identify their Range Composition, Options and Prices.
 
 
 Report findings and out-of-line situations to the buyer and as a team put together an action plan to resolve the situation
 
 
 6. Systems Maintenance and Enhancement.
 
 
 Ensure that there are adequate reports to measure performance to plan for all of the above
 
 
 Ensure that planning applications are used and data integrity is sound.
 
 
 Ensure that any additional System requirements are communicated to the Central Planning Dept manager.
 
 
 All planning applications to be utilized effectively.
 
 
 7. People Management
 
 
 Manage and Support Team Recruitment and development.
 
 
 Set responsibility areas for direct reports and conduct performance appraisal
 
 
 Review and provide regular feedback on staff&rsquo;s performance against expectations
 
 
 Oversee staff development and drive motivation level of the team
 
 
 
 
 
 Qualifications for Internal Candidates
 
 
 Postgraduate or Graduate,10 -15 years relevant experience of which at least 8 years should have been in a Planning role in the home retail industry.
 
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General Manager _Planning

The Emirates Group

<div><h5 class="jobSectionHeader">Job Purpose
</h5>At Emirates Group, we connect the world through our global hub in Dubai, ensuring our customers always &lsquo;Fly Better.&rsquo; As one of the most recognised and admired brands globally, we&rsquo;re driven by innovation and excellence. Join us as a National Planning Manager (Emiratisation) and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our organisation by driving people strategies that empower our global workforce. Experience a fast-paced, multicultural environment where your expertise in human resources will contribute to building a world-class employee experience while advancing your own career on a global stage.
As the National Planning Manager (Emiratisation) , you will lead the strategic planning and execution of Emiratisation initiatives, ensuring alignment with external and internal workforce planning goals. This role is responsible for designing and managing high-impact programs and enhancing the UAE National (UAEN) employee journey through data-driven planning, policy development, and cross-functional collaboration with various HR teams and COEs. This role also drives brand visibility through the Rehlaty programme and acts as a key advisor on national talent development and retention.
In this role, you will:
<ul><li>Lead the creation and continuous refinement of the Emiratisation framework, ensuring alignment with national priorities and internal workforce strategies.
</li><li>Lead the planning and execution of UAEN programs and workforce strategies, addressing identified gaps and leveraging insights from the Strategy &amp; Insights team.
</li><li>Develop and manage a targeted social media strategy that builds Rehlaty brand awareness, promotes UAEN talent, and drives engagement across platforms in collaboration with CCMB.
</li><li>Review, evaluate, and recommend improvements to UAEN-related HR policies and procedures in collaboration with HR COEs to ensure effectiveness, compliance, and a positive employee experience.
</li><li>Create tools, frameworks, and planning guidance to support business units in forecasting, managing, and optimising UAEN talent pipelines to develop workforce planning.
</li><li>Enhance the UAEN employee journey by partnering with HR Business Partnerships, Recruitment, Learning &amp; Talent, and other COEs to embed Emiratisation across the employee lifecycle and improve the overall UAEN experience.
</li><li>Manage and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Return on Investment (ROI) for Emiratisation initiatives, using data from the Insights Team to inform continuous improvement and strategic decision-making.
</li></ul><h5 class="jobSectionHeader">Qualification
</h5>To be considered for this role, you will have:
<ul><li>8+ years of experience in Human Resources or related fields.
</li><li>A Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Strategy, Public Administration, or a related field.
</li><li>Experience in strategic planning, workforce development/planning, or project/program management.
</li></ul>You will have an edge if you have:
<ul><li>A strong understanding of Emiratisation frameworks, local labour regulations, and market trends.
</li><li>Skill in building strong relationships across HR, business units, and external partners to drive alignment and collaboration.
</li><li>Experience in designing HR programmes, planning tools, and lifecycle initiatives that support national talent strategies.
</li><li>The ability to develop targeted campaigns and manage social media strategies to enhance employer branding and talent visibility.
</li></ul>At Emirates Group, we&rsquo;re committed to providing our employees with opportunities to grow and develop in their careers. So if you&rsquo;re looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, apply today and join our team!
Join our team of over 100,000 people and follow your passions into one of over 50 brands in the Emirates Group. We&rsquo;re led by our world-famous airline, Emirates, and our global air services provider, dnata. All our leading brands - in travel, tourism, leisure, aviation, sport and retail - reflect our passion for innovation. We strive for exceptionally high standards in all the products and services we offer and we&rsquo;ve built an admired global reputation because of it. Work with us to build exciting brands and progress your career in the Emirates Group.
<h5 class="jobSectionHeader">Salary &amp; benefits
</h5><div><div>Join us in a management role and enjoy an attractive tax-free salary. On top of our generous travel benefits, including discounted flights and hotel stays around the world, this managerial role also has an excellent leave and healthcare package. That&rsquo;s on top of transport benefits, life insurance and more. Find out what it&rsquo;s like to live and work in our fast-paced, cosmopolitan home city in the Dubai Lifestyle section of our website www.emirates.com/careers .</div></div></div><div></div>

National Planning Manager

Associate Master planner

Sobha Constructions

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 Project planning, schedule development and maintenance. Management of the progress measurement system and reporting set-up and implementation. Progress / performance evaluation and reporting. Turn-around planning and scheduling and implementation / monitoring. Tender preparation / adjudication. Baseline management, resource loading and analysis, progress update and cash flow integration based on earned value methods. Establish and define any job-oriented project control procedures and identify the level of resources required to operate them. Develop in conjunction with the Project Director a suitable Work Breakdown Structure for the project. Establish and agree the level and frequency of reporting required by the project. Establish and communicate schedule baselines and ensure control mechanisms are in place to monitor performance. Review overall project status with the Project Management team and recommend corrective action where necessary. Ensure that planning and document control reports are prepared and issued in accordance with Project Coordination Procedures. Liaise with all other Departments at all meetings relevant to project operations and ensure time and plans are updated to reflect latest information.
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Deputy Manager - Planning

Venco Imtiaz Contracting Co

Job descriptionTitle: Senior Planning EngineerLocation: Dubai, UAEJob Type: Full TimeResponsibilities<ul><li>Actively support the Planning Manager in department functions and coordinate with project planners.</li><li>Develop and prepare the Baseline Programme as per contract requirements, ensuring logical sequencing of activities.</li><li>Prepare comprehensive Method Statements to accompany the Baseline Programme.</li><li>Create and manage various schedules aligned with the Baseline Programme, including [Submittals &amp; Approvals Schedule, Material Procurement &amp; Delivery Schedule, Subcontractor Appointment Schedule, Resource Histograms, Cash Flow Curve, Progress Curve, Major Plant and Equipment Schedule]</li><li>Develop and maintain interim programmes such as [Work Plans &amp; Look-ahead Schedules (15/30 days), Detailed Programmes for specific work packages, Close-out Programmes for project handover]</li><li>Actively participate in subcontractor management, ensuring planning functions direct and control project activities to achieve overall targets.</li><li>Provide strategic direction on critical path activities, acceleration plans, and recovery strategies in coordination with the Project Manager and construction team.</li><li>Regularly track and record site progress, updating the Baseline Programme accordingly.</li><li>Monitor and ensure the timely appointment of subcontractors and material suppliers as per control schedules.</li><li>Conduct detailed Delay Analysis in collaboration with the Planning Manager and Commercial Department to assess and mitigate project risks.</li><li>Ensure compliance with the agreed programme and coordination schedules, particularly regarding approvals, submittals, and information flow.</li><li>Monitor subcontractor progress, manpower deployment, and resource utilization.</li><li>Conduct Subcontract Progress Meetings and Subcontractor Coordination Meetings with the construction team to resolve planning-related issues.</li><li>Integrate subcontractors&rsquo; schedules into the overall Baseline Programme and ensure alignment with project milestones.</li><li>Prepare and submit regular progress reports for management and stakeholders.</li><li>Identify potential schedule slippage and recommend corrective actions to the Project Manager.</li><li>Implement productivity tracking mechanisms, analyze labour productivity trends, and evaluate deviations with the Planning Manager.</li><li>Develop and maintain risk registers related to project scheduling and recommend mitigation strategies.</li><li>Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, project specifications, and company planning standards.</li><li>Utilize project management and planning software such as Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project to create, track, and update schedules efficiently.</li></ul>Requirements<ul><li>9+ years of experience as a Planning Engineer with main contractors in the UAE on high-rise and mid-rise building projects.</li><li>Bachelors degree in civil engineering.</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timePay: AED1,000.00 - AED50,000.00 per monthApplication Question(s):<ul><li>What is your salary expectation?</li><li>Can you join immediately? If No, what is your notice period?</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>Planning Engineer in Building Contracting: 9 years (Required)</li></ul>

Sr. Planning Engineer

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