planning lead

SOCOTEC Group

<div><b>Company Description</b><p><b><br>
SOCOTEC ARABIA </b>has been awarded the prestigious PMO contract for a confidential project in Riyadh City. As part of this high-profile initiative, we are seeking an accomplished <b>Western expatriate Masterplanning Lead</b> with a proven record in <b>world-class urban development and masterplanning projects</b>. This senior role will report directly to the PMO Lead and will play a pivotal part in shaping and delivering transformative masterplans that integrate culture, sustainability, and innovation at scale.</p><b><br>
Job Description</b><p><b><br>
Key Responsibilities</b></p><p><b>
Master planning Leadership</b></p><ul><li>
Lead the master planning efforts for the urban development program, ensuring alignment with the project's strategic objectives and long-term vision.</li><li>
Drive the design and implementation of masterplans that integrate urban design, landscape architecture, and large-scale development planning.</li></ul><p><b>
Team Coordination</b></p><ul><li>
Lead multidisciplinary teams of urban designers, planners, landscape architects, and consultants.</li><li>
Ensure a cohesive and coordinated approach, successfully integrating diverse technical inputs.</li></ul><p><b>
Placemaking &amp; Urban Development</b></p><ul><li>
Champion placemaking initiatives that create sustainable, vibrant, and resilient communities.</li><li>
Ensure cultural authenticity are respected within a contemporary urban development framework.</li></ul><p><b>
Codes &amp; Technical Guidance</b></p><ul><li>
Provide expert leadership on form-based and performance-based codes (or equivalent).</li><li>
Ensure the masterplan adheres to regulatory requirements while promoting high-quality, cohesive design.</li></ul><p><b>
Design Reviews &amp; Technical Oversight</b></p><ul><li>
Undertake and coordinate design reviews of consultant and in-house outputs.</li><li>
Provide strategic, anticipatory advice to resolve design and implementation challenges.</li></ul><p><b>
Stakeholder Engagement</b></p><ul><li>
Engage confidently with senior stakeholders, including government entities, sovereign wealth funds, local communities, and international partners.</li><li>
Lead workshops, charrettes, and high-level presentations to communicate strategies and secure alignment.</li></ul><p><b>
Program &amp; Project Integration</b></p><ul><li>
Ensure Master planning milestones are fully integrated with the broader PMO program management framework.</li><li>
Maintain alignment with project timelines and long-term urban development objectives.</li></ul><p><b>
Risk &amp; Consultant Management</b></p><ul><li>
Identify risks early in the Master planning lifecycle and put in place mitigation strategies.</li><li>
Guide and oversee third-party consultants to ensure delivery meets world-class standards.</li></ul><p><b>
Quality &amp; Delivery</b></p><ul><li>
Guarantee timely, high-quality delivery of masterplans that embody excellence in urban design, sustainability, and regulatory compliance.</li></ul><p><b>
Scope of Work &amp; Deliverables</b></p><ul><li>
Lead the development of comprehensive, integrated masterplans aligned with the project&rsquo;s long-term vision.</li><li>
Coordinate technical and design inputs across multiple disciplines into a cohesive outcome.</li><li>
Facilitate workshops, charrettes, and presentations with stakeholders to ensure alignment and buy-in.</li><li>
Oversee design reviews and quality assurance processes, ensuring compliance with global best practices.</li><li>
Work closely with the PMO Lead to embed Master planning within the broader program framework.</li></ul><p></p><b><br>
Qualifications</b><p><b><br>
Qualifications &amp; Experience</b></p><ul><li><b>
Educational Background:</b> Postgraduate degree in Urban Design, Urban Development, Landscape Architecture, or a related field.</li><li><b>
Experience:</b> Minimum of 20 years of <b>global masterplanning and urban development leadership</b>, including delivery of at least 5 landmark, large-scale projects.</li><li><b>
International Exposure:</b> Must be a <b>Western expatriate</b> with demonstrated success in <b>world-class masterplanning and development projects</b> across North America, Europe, or equivalent international hubs.</li><li><b>
Masterplanning Expertise:</b> Deep experience in placemaking, urban development, and codes-based planning frameworks.</li><li><b>
Leadership:</b> Proven ability to lead diverse, multidisciplinary teams in complex, high-value projects.</li><li><b>
Stakeholder Engagement:</b> Exceptional communication and negotiation skills with senior stakeholders and investors.</li><li><b>
Design Management &amp; Delivery:</b> Strong ability to deliver on time and within scope while ensuring uncompromising design quality.</li><li><b>
Professional Certifications:</b> Recognized credentials in urban planning, design, or project management preferred (e.g., RIBA, RTPI, AICP).</li></ul><br>
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Additional Information</b><p><b><br>
Certifications &amp; Software</b></p><ul><li>
Professional accreditation with a recognized planning body (RTPI, AICP, or equivalent) preferred.</li><li>
Proficiency in planning and GIS tools, alongside understanding of digital planning workflows.</li></ul></div>

Master planning Lead

Careem

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  About the Company
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 Careem is building the Everything App for the greater Middle East, making it easier than ever to move around, order food and groceries, manage payments, and more. Careem is led by a powerful purpose to simplify and improve the lives of people and build an awesome organisation that inspires. Since 2012, Careem has created earnings for over 2.5 million Captains, simplified the lives of over 70 million customers, and built a platform for the region&rsquo;s best talent to thrive and for entrepreneurs to scale their businesses. Careem operates in over 70 cities across 10 countries, from Morocco to Pakistan.
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  About The Team
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 The Groceries team is on a mission to reinvent how people shop for everyday essentials across the region. Within this team, the Fresh &amp; Ultra Fresh vertical plays a pivotal role in driving selection, availability, and service experience for perishable goods. We are passionate about delivering high-quality produce and perishables with speed, accuracy, and reliability.
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  About The Role
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 As a Demand Planning Lead for Fresh &amp; Ultra Fresh, you will play a critical role in enabling our grocery operations through accurate demand forecasting, inventory planning, and data-driven decision making. This role requires a blend of analytical acumen, operational understanding, and collaboration across cross-functional teams including supply chain, commercial, and warehouse operations.
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  What You'll Do
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   Build, manage, and refine demand forecasts for Fresh &amp; Ultra Fresh categories across multiple cities
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   Ensure inventory levels align with sales demand to minimize wastage and maximize availability
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   Lead the weekly and monthly demand planning cycles with inputs from Commercial and Supply Chain
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   Drive improvements in forecast accuracy through analysis and tools development
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   Collaborate closely with warehouse and commercial teams to align on promotions, assortment, and replenishment
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   Provide insights into performance drivers, highlighting risks and opportunities
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   Develop dashboards and reports to drive visibility and alignment on planning KPIs
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   Own and evolve planning tools, models, and processes to support business growth
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  What You'll Need
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   3&ndash;5 years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain analytics &mdash; ideally in groceries, FMCG, or perishables
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   Strong analytical skills and advanced Excel/Google Sheets capability
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   Familiarity with demand planning tools and platforms (e.g. SAP IBP, Oracle, etc.) is a plus
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   Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders and align on data-driven decisions
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   Detail-oriented mindset with a focus on execution and continuous improvement
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   Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field; Master&rsquo;s is a plus
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   Strong verbal and written communication skills in English (Arabic is a plus)
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  What We&rsquo;ll Provide You
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 We offer colleagues the opportunity to drive impact in the region while they learn and grow. As a full time Careem colleague, you will be able to:
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   Work and learn from great minds by joining a community of inspiring colleagues.
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   Put your passion to work in a purposeful organisation dedicated to creating impact in a region with a lot of untapped potential.
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   Explore new opportunities to learn and grow every day.
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   Work 4 days a week in office &amp; 1 day from home, and remotely from any country in the world for 30 days a year with unlimited vacation days per year. (If you are in an individual contributor role in tech, you will have 2 office days a week and 3 to work from home.)
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   Access to healthcare benefits and fitness reimbursements for health activities including gym, health club, and training classes.
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Demand Planning Lead - Fresh & Ultra Fresh

Hadron GBS

<p>Job Title: Workforce Planning &amp; Resource Lead</p><p>Location: Pune, Baner</p><p>Reporting To: Delivery Head / PMO</p><p>Work Nature &ndash; Full time Work from Office.</p><p>Role Overview</p><p>The Workforce Planning &amp; Resource Manager is responsible for ensuring optimal workforce utilization across Time &amp; Material (T&amp;M) and Fixed Cost projects. The role balances project demands, people aspirations, and business profitability by driving effective resource allocation, workforce forecasting, reporting, and employee engagement. This position works closely with Delivery, HR, and Sales to align staffing with business objectives and plays a strategic role in improving billability, reducing bench costs, and supporting future growth.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p>1. Resource Planning &amp; Allocation - Forecast and plan manpower requirements across ongoing and upcoming projects. - Match available skills to project demand to maximize utilization. - Maintain an updated database of resource pool and skill inventory.</p><p>2. Workforce Optimization &amp; Business Support - Monitor bench and redeploy resources quickly to live or upcoming projects. - Provide staffing support for new bids, proposals, and pipeline projects. - Highlight skill gaps and hiring needs to HR to support business growth. - Balance utilization, delivery quality, and cost-effectiveness to support profitability.</p><p>3. People Management - Engage with employees during allocation, redeployment, or project release. - Manage conflicts between project requirements and employee aspirations. - Drive employee engagement by ensuring transparency and fairness in allocation. - Recommend training/upskilling plans to align workforce skills with business needs.</p><p>4. Reporting &amp; Forecasting - Prepare dashboards/reports on utilization, bench, roll-offs, and staffing status. - Provide monthly/quarterly workforce forecasts based on sales pipeline and delivery plans. - Share insights with leadership to support revenue planning, hiring strategy, and risk management.</p><p>5. Compliance &amp; Governance - Ensure adherence to staffing policies, project contracts, and client requirements. - Maintain accurate allocation and release records for audits and governance reviews.</p><p>Skills &amp; Qualifications - Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in IT/Management or related field. - 5+ years of experience in resource/workforce management in an IT services environment. - Strong knowledge of T&amp;M and Fixed Cost delivery models. - Expertise in resource forecasting, reporting, and analytics. - Advanced skills in MS Excel, workforce dashboards, and resource planning tools. - Strong stakeholder management, people engagement, and conflict resolution skills.</p><p>Key Success Metrics - Accuracy of workforce forecasts vs actual demand. - Billable utilization rate (achievement against target). - Bench redeployment turnaround time. - Timely fulfillment of project staffing requirements. - Employee satisfaction in allocation and redeployment processes.</p><p>Job Types: Full-time, Permanent</p><p>Pay: &#8377;800,000.00 - &#8377;1,000,000.00 per year</p><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>Health insurance</li><li>Provident Fund</li></ul><p>Work Location: In person</p>

Workforce Planning & Resource Lead

Hill International

<div><p>20+ years of experience
</p><ul><li>Experience in Residential/Commercial and High-rise building projects, Retail mall and Villa projects
</li><li>Must have skills of operating Microsoft project (essential)/ Primavera (PMP certification preferable)
</li><li>Worked on 2 to 3 complete Project cycle
</li><li>Experience of &ldquo;Steel Structure /Composite Structure Builidng&rdquo;, Office and Malls.
</li></ul><p>#LI-GB1</p></div>
<br><div><ul><li><b>Work experience on Residential/Commercial and High-rise building projects
</b></li><li><b>Worked on 2 to 3 Project cycles
</b></li><li><b>Development of Integrated Master Project Schedule with the major milestones identified and the project duration using MS Project.
</b></li><li>Prepare Project Design, Procurement and Construction Schedule.
</li><li>Identification of key milestones and deadlines for deliverables
</li><li><b>Prepare detailed schedules covering the pre-construction and construction activities and set up systems to monitor progress </b>.
</li><li>Create detailed WBS to break down the project into manageable tasks
</li><li><b>Assessment of the project status, identification of the risks and propose mitigation measures for timely completion within the project budget
</b></li><li><b>Effective presentation &amp; good communication skills </b>.
</li><li><b>Analysis of project trends over time (e.g., productivity trends, cost trends, schedule trends).
</b></li><li><b>Identification of patterns and deviations from baseline plans.
</b></li><li><b>Forecasting future project performance based on historical trend
</b></li><li>Establish scheduling systems and procedures to monitor progress.
</li><li>Allocate resources and manpower according to the schedule to optimize productivity and efficiency
</li><li>Resource utilization rates and productivity analysis.
</li><li>Prepare schedule for the purchase of materials and equipment requiring long lead times.
</li><li>Develop Cash flow
</li><li><b>Regular Reporting (Weekly, Monthly) on Status, Schedule performance, Procurement, Resource allocation, Risks.
</b></li><li>Monitor the schedule to ensure that it is consistent with the current Master Project Schedule.
</li><li><b>Identification of schedule variances and their impact on overall project completion
</b></li><li>Develop Look ahead schedule
</li><li>To track the changes to the master schedule and find alternative options to compensate for manpower fluctuations and procurement methods.
</li><li><b>Summary of major issues, risks, and mitigation strategies
</b></li><li>Track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as cost performance, schedule variance, and quality metrics
</li><li>Provide regular progress updates and address concerns promptly
</li><li><b>Follow-up for FNOC/OC completion.
</b></li><li>Prepare project closure report identifying lessons learned and best practices
</li></ul><p>#LI-GB1</p></div>
<br><div><ul><li>Degree in Civil Engineering
</li></ul><p>#LI-GB1</p></div><br><div></div>

Planning & Scheduling Lead

PepsiCo

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  Overview
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 The Production Planning &amp; Scheduling Lead is responsible for developing, coordinating, and executing optimized production and scheduling plans to meet customer demands while maximizing plant efficiency (reduced changeovers, enhance line utilization) and minimize CFR (Customer Fill Rate) loss. The incumbent leads cross-functional alignment through an integrated Master Business Plan (IMBP) that considers plant capacities and business needs, coordinating closely with Outbound Supply Chain, Inbound Supply Chain, Manufacturing &amp; Agro. teams and Sales Planning. The role also ensures the seamless execution of innovation and renovation projects within the production network.
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  Responsibilities
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   Develop and manage the Master Production Schedule (MPS) based on demand forecasts, capacity, and material availability.
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   Monitor daily, weekly, and monthly production output vs. plan and make adjustments as necessary.
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   Coordinate with material planners to ensure availability of raw materials and components.
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   Work closely with Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, and Engineering to align plans with business goals.
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   Lead or participate in S&amp;OP (Sales &amp; Operations Planning) processes.
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   Review AOP volume and map available capacities (packaging and processing) month on month in Supply reviews and share if there any watch-out.
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   Communicate production issues and potential delays to stakeholders promptly.
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   Analyze performance data to identify trends, variances, and improvement opportunities.
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   Generate and present KPI reports such as MPS, Schedule attainment (MPS), CRF, OTIF.
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   Use ISCP/MRP systems for planning, monitoring, and reporting.
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   Lead initiatives for process improvements in planning and scheduling.
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   Support NPI agenda through provision of timely and accurate progress tracking against SLA.
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   Participate in Lean, Six Sigma, or other operational excellence programs.
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   Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory standards.
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  Qualifications
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   Gradate in Supply Chain management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
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   4-5 years in production planning, scheduling, or supply chain roles, preferably in FMCG.
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   Proven experience with MRP systems (e.g., SAP, ISCP).
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   Experience in a fast-paced, multi-product environment.
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   Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
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   Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
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   Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
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   Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools.
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   Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Just-In-Time (JIT), and other production strategies.
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Production Planning & Scheduling Lead

SYSTRA

<p></p><div><div><div><div>SYSTRA is one of the world's leading engineering and consultancy groups specialising in public transport and sustainable mobility. With over 10,300 employees, SYSTRA's mission is to design safe and sustainable transport solutions to bring people together, develop social inclusion and facilitate access to employment, education and leisure throughout the world.</div><div>
For 65 years, the Group has been working alongside cities and regions to contribute to their development by creating, improving and modernising their infrastructure and transport systems, throughout the life cycle of their projects. SYSTRA is involved from the earliest stages of design through to the testing, deployment and maintenance phases. The company provides all its services in over 80 countries worldwide and generates 74% of its turnover internationally. With its new services, SYSTRA supports its clients and partners in their digital, ecological and energy transition, in order to invent the mobility of tomorrow.</div>
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CONTEXT</p>
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We are looking for Deputy Team Leader- Urban Planner (Master Planning Lead) for PMO project to be based at Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.He will be responsible for the overall success of project.He will oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of Project, ensuring they align with the organization's strategic goals and objectives.The Project Director &ndash; Urban Planner leads the planning and delivery of urban development projects within the PMO framework. This role bridges urban planning principles with project execution strategies, ensuring developments are functional, sustainable, and aligned with the client&rsquo;s vision. The Director is responsible for coordinating multidisciplinary inputs&mdash;including from designers, engineers, and contractors&mdash;and delivering high-quality outcomes on time and within budget.</div>
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MISSIONS/MAIN DUTIES</p>
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Urban Planning Leadership:</b> Direct the urban planning vision, ensuring all project activities support sustainable, functional, and people-centered urban environments.</div></div><div><div><b>
Project Coordination:</b> Manage the integration of planned and reactive technical services into project workflows, ensuring seamless collaboration between consultants, designers, contractors, and stakeholders.</div></div><div><div><b>
Stakeholder Engagement:</b> Lead consultations with local authorities, developers, community groups, and other stakeholders to align planning outcomes with regulatory and social expectations.</div></div><div><div><b>
Strategic Oversight:</b> Guide land use planning, zoning, infrastructure coordination, and public realm design throughout project lifecycles.</div></div><div><div><b>
Technical Oversight:</b> Oversee the application of planning codes, design standards, and environmental considerations across all project components.</div></div><div><div><b>
Risk and Issue Management:</b> Anticipate and respond to planning and design risks, ensuring timely adjustments without compromising project integrity.</div></div><div><div><b>
Quality and Delivery Assurance:</b> Ensure that all deliverables meet planning and urban design standards while adhering to project timelines and budgets.</div></div></ul><br>
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PROFILE/SKILLS</p>
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Minimum 20 years of experience and extensive knowledge in related field / discipline.</div><div>
Graduate and relevant postgraduate Degree in related discipline with relevant Certifications and Memberships.</div><div>
Exceptional leadership, stakeholder engagement, interpersonal.</div><div>
Written, and verbal communication skills, with ability to prepare, lead and deliver workshops</div></ul>
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</p><div></div><div>Systra is an equal opportunities company; this position is open to all applicants.</div><br>
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</div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div><div><p>D&Eacute;TAIL DE L&rsquo;ANNONCE</p>
 <p></p><div><div><b>Pays/R&eacute;gion :</b> Arabie Saoudite</div>
 <div><b>Localisation : </b>Riyadh</div>
 <div><b>Domaine : </b>Etudes/Ing&eacute;nierie
 </div><div><b>Type de contrat : </b>CDI
 </div><div><b>Niveau d'exp&eacute;rience : </b>15+</div></div></div></div></div><div></div>

MASTERPLANNING LEAD (DEPUTY TEAM LEAD)

Petroleum Development Oman

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  Job Description
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 About the Company
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 Petroleum Development Oman is the leading exploration and production company in the Sultanate of Oman. The Company delivers the majority of the country's crude oil production and natural gas supply.
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 Purpose of the Job
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 As the Strategic Demand Planning and Supply Chain Dimensioning Lead within the Integrated Supply Chain team, your primary responsibility is to orchestrate demand planning strategies and optimize supply chain dimensions to ensure efficient operations and seamless delivery of products or services. This role requires a comprehensive understanding of market dynamics, demand forecasting techniques, and supply chain management principles to drive strategic initiatives and enhance operational effectiveness. The role also requires an understanding of Business planning and budgeting cycles in Oil &amp; Gas.
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  Responsibilities
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 Responsible for effective Definition, Drive and Management of strategy, planning and operational excellence in the Contracting and Procurement department to meet the overall business objectives of PDO. To manage all interfaces relating to other directorates within the Company's C&amp;P environment and provide procedural and stakeholder support. To professionally deliver World Class C&amp;P services which will not jeopardise Oil and Gas production and set targets:
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   To manage, lead and coach the following subjects / people
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   Demand &amp; Supply Planning Team in ISC.
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   Scenario planning and Supply Chain resilience.
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   Link Demand and Supply planning insights in Category and Contracting Teams.
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 Education &amp; Experience
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   Bachelor's degree in engineering, Operations Management, Quantity Surveying, Economics, Business, Supply Chain Management, or equivalent. Advanced degree (e.g., MBA) preferred.
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   Minimum 10 years of experience in Contracting &amp; Procurement is a strong preference, Oil and Gas experience, be it in upstream, midstream or downstream energy sectors is a pluse.
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   Proven experience in demand planning, supply chain management, or related roles, preferably in a global or multi-national organization.
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   Strong analytical skills with proficiency in statistical analysis, forecasting techniques, and data-driven decision-making.
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   Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across functions and levels of the organization.
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   Demonstrated ability to lead strategic initiatives, drive process improvements, and deliver results in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
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   Proficiency in supply chain planning software, ERP systems, and advanced analytics tools.
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   Knowledge of industry best practices, emerging trends, and regulatory requirements in supply chain management.
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   As the Strategic Demand Planning and Supply Chain Dimensioning Lead, you will play a pivotal role in optimizing the end-to-end supply chain operations and driving sustainable growth and value creation for the organization.
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 Principle Responsibilities
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   Maintain HSE as priority through compliance to PDO house rule, PDO HSE golden rules and PDO LSR (lifesaving rules).
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   Actively participate in the corporate planning cycle to ensure CP strategies are embedded in the program build.
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   Understand Program build priorities and translate this into prioritized input for ISC business plan.
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   Identify execution methodologies for the approved Business plan and Program build, derisk execution and provide assurance of execution do-ability from a supply chain point of view.
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   Highlight areas of growth and contractions coming out of the Business plan and Program Build. Based on this develop plans to adjust Supply Chain capability and drive execution.
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   Provide executive level support for the Supplier Relationship Management program and create a competitive advantage for the organization by creating strategic partnerships.
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   Actively work with the contracting and Procurement delivery teams to deliver category management, contracting benefits.
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   To develop, maintain innovative Contracting Strategies and Tactics and provide the support to achieve PDO&rsquo;s business objectives.
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   Drive supplier innovation and safety &amp; business improvement with close collaboration with UCT, ICV, HSE team and leverage best practices from Shell.
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   To develop, maintain, control and continuously improve the CP Contracting Processes, Procedures and Tools for elements related to planning.
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   To develop, maintain and disseminate fit for purpose Market Intelligence to support all key PDO stakeholders in making informed business decisions.
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   Assess supplier risks on factors including, but not limited to supplier&rsquo;s management, finances, operations, safety, geo-politics, legal compliance.
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   To take the lead in developing, implementing and monitoring fit for purpose criteria (process, tools and training
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   To support the business by ensuring training material, processes, procedures and tools for demand &amp; supply planning.
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   To drive the initiation and completion of Business Improvement Projects in ISC.
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   To drive the development of the ISC Business Plan and monitor progress against the plan to assist CP in achieving the agreed targets.
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   Effectively manage and coach all subordinates to ensure the team is highly motivated and continues to deliver excellence.
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   Develop, maintain, roll-out fit for purpose CP performance and reporting templates, reports, dashboards.
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   Take the lead in preparation, stakeholder engagement and write up of the annual CP business plan
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  Key Responsibilities
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   Demand Planning:
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   Own, develop and update the PDO procurement plan, develop associated insights and drive insights implementation.
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   Develop and implement demand forecasting models and methodologies to accurately predict future market demand trends.
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   Collaborate with cross-functional teams including planners, Assets, Projects, Wells, IT and finance to gather insights and incorporate market and activity intelligence into demand planning processes.
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   Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate forecast accuracy and adjust strategies as necessary.
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   Identify opportunities for re-strategizing and volume commitments in category and contracts to create value for PDO.
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   Supply Chain Dimensioning:
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   Assess and optimize supply chain dimensions including inventory levels, production capacity, and distribution networks to meet customer demands while minimizing costs.
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   Utilize advanced analytics and modeling techniques to identify potential bottlenecks, capacity constraints, and opportunities for optimization within the supply chain.
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   Develop contingency plans and risk mitigation strategies to address supply chain disruptions and ensure continuity of operations.
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   Align demand planning and supply chain dimensioning strategies with overall business objectives, corporate goals, and customer requirements.
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   Collaborate with senior management to develop long-term supply chain strategies and investment plans that support business growth and competitiveness.
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   Provide strategic insights and recommendations based on market analysis, demand forecasts, and supply chain performance metrics.
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   Link Activities to budgets to contracts to categories to reduce mis-spending.
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   Process Improvement:
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   Continuously evaluate and refine demand planning and supply chain dimensioning processes to enhance efficiency, agility, and responsiveness.
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   Identify opportunities for automation, digitization, and technology adoption to streamline operations and improve decision-making capabilities.
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   Lead cross-functional teams in implementing process improvements and best practices to drive operational excellence.
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   Stakeholder Management:
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   Foster strong relationships with internal stakeholders, external partners, and suppliers to facilitate collaboration, information sharing, and alignment of objectives.
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   Act as a primary point of contact for supply chain-related inquiries, escalations, and strategic initiatives.
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   Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels to ensure transparency, alignment, and accountability.
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Head Strategic Demand Planning (Four Years Contract)

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