project manager

marketing manager

operations manager

project coordinator

planning engineer

planning manager

Arabian Construction Co.

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 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
 
 
 The Planning Manager oversees the planning department and ensures all project schedules and strategies are aligned with organizational goals. They manage high-level scheduling, resource allocation, risk management, and client reporting.
 
 
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 Project Scheduling &amp; Planning
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 Develop and manage the master schedule for all ongoing projects.
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 Lead strategic planning and resource forecasting.
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 Oversee the preparation of the project contractual critical path project schedule including breakdown structure for submission and approval based on contract documents.
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 Oversee the preparation of regular updates using all information received from PM, PCM, subcontractors, and suppliers.
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 Oversee the preparation and tracking of schedule of resources (plant and manpower) to meet activities milestones (Histograms).
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 Oversee the preparation and regular updates, and tracking of material schedules (submission, approval, order, delivery) in accordance with contract schedule ensuring timely availability of materials to minimize storage requirements whilst preventing negative schedule impact and produces related reports to the Head of Planning.
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 Risk Management &amp; Compliance
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 Provide expert advice on schedule risk, recovery, and mitigation.
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 Ensure programmes compliance with Planning Department SOP and contract requirements.
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 Ensure compliance with ACC Planning Department SOP.
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 Monitoring, Reporting &amp; Communication
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 Oversee project baselines progress monitoring &amp; reporting.
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 Review and approve all Subcontractors baseline programmes, updates, and reports.
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 Prepare weekly/monthly progress reports and submit them to the client/consultant/Management.
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 Monitor the progress of works against the contract schedule, advise on schedule slippage and oversee the preparation of recovery plans.
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 Oversee the production of internal and external reports as directed. (Project budget statements, cash flow etc.)
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 Liaise with clients, contractors, and senior management on planning matters.
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 Team Leadership &amp; Meetings
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 Manage and mentor a team of planning engineers.
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 Attend site meetings as required.
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 Bachelor's degree &ndash; Civil / Architecture Engineering.
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 15+ years of experience in planning roles on complex projects.
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 Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.
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 Extensive experience in claims, EOT analysis, and contractual terms.
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 Extensive experience in schedule risk, recovery, and mitigation.
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 Professional attitude and confidence
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 Strong ability to communicate with stakeholder management
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 Analytical thinking, problem-solving and decision-making
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 Ability to lead a team and elevate productivity percentage
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 Communication skills and presentation ability
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 Proficiency in project management software, Primavera P6 and advanced Excel, (Power BI preferred).
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 Proficiency in English language&nbsp;(writing and speaking)
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Planning Manager

Binghatti

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 Join Binghatti &ndash; Redefining Real Estate Excellence in Dubai
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 About Us
 
 
 
 Binghatti is one of the UAE&rsquo;s most dynamic and fast-growing property brands, headquartered in Dubai. We&rsquo;re known for bold architecture, visionary design and partnerships with global luxury icons such as Bugatti, Mercedes-Benz and Jacob &amp; Co. With a portfolio exceeding AED 15 billion across Dubai&rsquo;s most prestigious developments, Binghatti continues to transform the city&rsquo;s skyline and set new standards for innovation and excellence in real estate.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Position Summary
 
 
 
 We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Planning Manager (Construction) to lead the planning, scheduling and project controls function across our high-rise and luxury development portfolio. This role is critical in ensuring our iconic projects are delivered with precision, efficiency and world-class execution.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
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 Lead the full planning and scheduling function for complex construction projects from pre-concept to handover.
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 Develop, monitor and control master project schedules using advanced planning tools (e.g., Primavera P6).
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 Coordinate with project directors, construction managers, design teams, and procurement to ensure alignment with project milestones and critical paths.
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 Conduct detailed delay analysis, risk assessments, and scenario modelling to support executive decision-making.
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 Track progress against baseline programs and prepare regular reports, dashboards and forecasting updates for senior leadership.
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 Identify potential delays or bottlenecks early and propose mitigation strategies to maintain project timelines.
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 Collaborate with commercial and contracts teams on claims, variations, and extension-of-time submissions.
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 Ensure planning processes comply with UAE authority requirements and industry best practices.
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 Mentor planning engineers and drive continuous improvement in project controls methodologies.
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 12&ndash;15+ years of progressive experience in construction planning, ideally within high-rise, mixed-use, or luxury development projects.
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 Proven expertise in Primavera P6, project controls, EOT analysis, and advanced planning techniques.
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 Strong understanding of construction methodologies, sequencing, resource planning, and cost-time integration.
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 Experience working with multidisciplinary teams, consultants, and contractors in fast-paced environments.
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 Demonstrated ability to lead planning functions for large-scale or landmark projects in the UAE or internationally.
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 Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
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 Why Work for Us
 
 
 
 
 
 
 At Binghatti, we don&rsquo;t just build properties &ndash; we build legacies. You&rsquo;ll join a team driven by ambition, creativity and excellence, where ideas move fast and every project makes a statement. Here, you&rsquo;ll work alongside some of the brightest minds in real estate, contributing to iconic developments that define Dubai&rsquo;s future. If you&rsquo;re ready to be part of a company that&rsquo;s shaping history, Binghatti is where your story begins.
 
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Senior Planning Manager (Construction)

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>How to Apply Interested candidates are requested to complete the application form using the link below:Application Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfWUh4QdR1ksLNOwYFBGd1Vzu46l0rs0K072XoLKL-hMV3GKw/viewform?usp=dialogJob Type: Full-timeJob Type: Full-timePay: From AED32,000.00 per month

Project Planner / Planning Manager

Hermès

<div>Responsibilities 
1. Stock Quality &amp; stock month coverage responsibility:
<ul><li>Stock quality &amp; Sales follow up:
</li></ul>Analyse, identify and closely follow up the key selling items by M&eacute;tier at different levels: SKUs, model, category&hellip; and be able to adjust the granularity depending on the m&eacute;tier and product.
Able to set dedicated forecasts at a short-term view even with basic tools or methodology
Arrange regular meetings with In-store Sales Floor manager to align on the product offer in store and on identifying key selling items.
Adapt the product call strategy accordingly.
Adapt and follow the buying / order temporality accordingly (Podium orders, re orders, PSI&hellip;).
Pro-actively advise and promote slow moving items to the Sales team.
Pro-actively monitor and warn about product shortage or risk of shortage and propose alternatives.
Cultivate your awareness of the market trends in terms of product selling (other Herm&egrave;s stores performance, RM reports)
Organize the phase out campaign and destock the right product in alignment with the Retail merchandising team 
<ul><li>Stock month coverage:
</li></ul>Define, follow, and optimize the right stock coverage for the store to ensure the realization of the store&rsquo;s sales target and aligned with the guidelines from the subsidiary retail merchandising team.
Adapt the product call strategy accordingly. 
<ul><li>Implement relevant KPIs:
</li></ul>MOS, ABC analysis, Sell trough, Stock ageing 
2. In-store space capacity monitoring:
<ul><li>Storage capacity:
</li></ul>Monitor closely the storage capacity to avoid saturation of the in-store stockroom and to enhance the store sales strategy
Help to organize the store stockrooms (front &amp; back) based on the product offer strategy defined with the Floor Manager
Organize with the LDC and local subsidiary; the items that need to be located in the store stockrooms, in the remote stock room or in the subsidiary stockrooms
Anticipate the right sizing of the storage capacity based on your store sales seasonality 
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</li></ul><ul><li>Implement relevant KPIs:
</li><li>Storage capacity by available stockrooms, storage capacity allocated by m&eacute;tiers 
</li></ul>3. Product Call Strategy
<ul><li>Global replenishment plan:
</li></ul>Implement a global replenishment plan to follow the novelties release plan, the store events and the buying and order sessions.
<ul><li>Where (and when) applicable
</li></ul>Min / Max settings CEGID:
Implement with in-store floor managers the min / max CEGID settings with the store remote stockroom, based on the product offer, the sales strategy and the storage capacity. Revise them on regular basis.
Closely follow the sales and replenish accordingly.
SAP &amp; Cockpit Supply Chain use (with LDC capabilities):
Manage flows of products by using SAP MRP capabilities and Cockpit functionalities
Calls for the needed quantities in link with LDC teams
<ul><li>Special events:
</li></ul>Anticipate and adapt the product call based on peak seasons (Fashion weeks, Year end celebrations), store commercial events ( Haute Bijouterie / Crafting Time, Carr&eacute; Club, trunk shows), new products / seasonal collection launch or destocking / phase out process in collaboration with Retail merchandising team
<ul><li>Follow up your product call and control your replenishment plan vs reality
</li><li>Implement relevant KPIs:
</li></ul>OTIF &ndash; On time In full
SKU coverage / consumption plan 
4. Transversal management
<ul><li>Present KPIs regularly to Store management team.
</li><li>Share the stock management according to Sales plan and stock level.
</li><li>Help to build sales &amp; stock analysis to prepare Podium buyings or reorder sessions.
</li><li>Interacts on a daily basis with LDC teams and potentially with Central customer service 
</li></ul>5. Relations with other Group actors
<ul><li>Collaborate closely with local logistic teams (Logistic coordinator)
</li>Collaborate closely with RM teams (RSP &ndash; RM Planner); alert for stock shortage and request of stock rebalancing. 
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</li></ul>Measures of success
<ul><li>Optimum stock levels across all metiers in Dubai Mall
</li><li>Efficient rotation of stock to maximum sell through rates
</li><li>Achievement of the monthly/annual sales budget
</li><li>Increased product awareness of the store team
</li><li>Strong collaboration levels with all store and corporate actors. 
</li></ul>EXPERIENCE
<ul><li>At least 5 years&rsquo; experience in retail merchandising
</li><li>Knowledge of CEGID / M3 or SAP S4 Hana
</li><li>Good knowledge of forecasts methodologies and tools
</li><li>Good understanding of supply chain basic concepts
</li><li>Excellent behavioural and communication skills, leadership, ability to work with sales teams and liaise with corporate teams.
</li><li>Very organized, rigorous, and reliable
</li><li>Excellent analytical skills
</li><li>Business and service-oriented, proactive to propose improvements and support other team members.
 
Proficient with Excel / IT tools (PIVOT, Vlookup functions), Word Power point
</li><li>Experience in retail is beneficial</li></ul></div>

Retail Store Planning Manager - Dubai Mall

CSCEC STEEL INDUSTRIES

<ul><li>Job Title: Project Planning Manager</li><li>Project Type: Steel Structure Fabrication and Erection Project</li><li>Location: UAE-Sharjah, near Sharjah International Airport. (Accommodation and transportation are not provided by the company.)</li><li>Job Type: Full-Time / Offsite-Based</li><li>Reports To: ProjectConstruction Department</li><li>Job Description:</li><li>Specifically investigate the project requirements, participate in requirements discussions, and clarify project objectives, scope and key milestones.</li><li>Coordinate with all parties under the general contractor organization, organize the preparation of the external review period plan, and be responsible for the approval of the review according to the requirements of the main contract and combined with the general contractor construction plan.</li><li>Develop the detailed internal control plans, including schedules, resource plans, and cost plans, to ensure the tasks completed on time.</li><li>Identify the pain points and potential risks in the project plan, including technical, administrative, and external factors.</li><li>Develop the emergency plans to ensure that risks can be acted upon quickly to reduce the negative impact on the project.</li><li>Review subcontract and supplier schedules.</li><li>Track deviations between the actual and planned progress of the project in real time, and use project management software or tools for progress monitoring. Regularly check the completion of project tasks and record actual progress data.</li><li>Identify schedule deviations in a timely manner, analyze the factors that affect the project schedule, and provide internal feedback.</li><li>Combined with the analysis of schedule deviations, organize internal discussions within the project, and formulate schedule correction measures.</li><li>Participate in the progress coordination meeting of the client/general contractor organization, put forward our demands and protect our interests; Understand the progress of all parties, keep records and provide feedback within the project.</li><li>Organize regular project progress coordination meetings to discuss problems in project implementation and adjust the plan to solve existing challenges. The meeting should include project team members, relevant departments and external collaborators.</li><li>In response to client's changes, analyze the impact of the changes on the construction period, organize internal review, adjust the external construction plan and submit it for review, and be responsible for submitting it for approval.</li><li>Prepare weekly monthly progress reports as per the stakeholder requirement.</li><li>In view of the impact of progress caused by external reasons, make a record of the impact, keep evidence, and send a letter to client (general contractor) to declare.</li><li>Handle the correspondence of client (general contractor) on the plan and construction period in a timely manner to ensure our interests not damaged.</li><li>Combined with the construction impact record, cooperate with the contract department to prepare the construction claim document.</li><li>Cooperate with the contract department to deal with client's (general contractor's) counterclaim on the progress of the construction period.</li><li>Adjust the resource allocation plan according to the progress of the project to ensure that resources are used efficiently.</li><li>Monitor the progress of sub-suppliers, deal with possible problems in the supply chain, and ensure the timely supply of resources.</li><li>Confirm that all phases of the project have been completed to ensure consistency with the plan. Check that all tasks and milestones are met to ensure that the project is completed as a whole.</li><li>Communicate with the client on the completion of the project to ensure that the client is satisfied with the project outcome. Handle customer feedback and provide necessary explanations and support.</li><li>Resolve any plan-related issues identified during the acceptance process to ensure that the project meets the acceptance criteria.</li><li>Summarize the implementation of the plan during the implementation of the project, evaluate the degree of achievement of the plan, and identify improvement points. Prepare a project summary report to document project experiences and lessons learned.</li><li>Organize and archive project-related planning documents and records, including schedules, resource plans, and quality control documents. Provide reference materials for future projects for easy reference and learning.</li><li>Summarize project management experience, sort out successful experiences and failures, and share them with other project teams within the company.</li><li>Other issues informed by superior company.</li><li>Qualifications &amp; Experience:</li><li>1. Essential (Must-Have):</li><li>Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.</li><li>Core Experience: Minimum of 5 years of dedicated project planning and scheduling experience, with a proven track record on major steel structure fabrication and erection projects.</li><li>Software Proficiency: Expert-level proficiency in MS office tools and Oracle Primavera P6, including schedule development, resource loading, progress updating, and baseline management.</li><li>Technical Knowledge: Solid understanding of construction methodologies, Critical Path Method (CPM), project controls, and risk management principles.</li><li>2. Highly Preferred:</li><li>Regional Experience: Direct experience working for a main contractor or major subcontractor in UAE.</li><li>Claim Management: Demonstrable experience in delay analysis, recording project impacts, and collaborating with the commercial/contracts department to prepare claims and extensions of time.</li><li>Professional Certification: PMP, PSP, or similar project control certification.</li><li>3. Key Competencies:</li><li>Analytical &amp; Problem-Solver: Ability to analyze complex schedule deviations and develop effective recovery plans.</li><li>Strong Communicator &amp; Negotiator: Excellent command of English, with the ability to confidently represent the company's interests with clients and main contractors.</li><li>Proactive &amp; Meticulous: A forward-thinking mindset with exceptional attention to detail in tracking, documentation, and reporting.</li><li>Benefits:</li><li>Salary: 13000-17000 AED</li><li>Employment Visa +Medical insurance +Workman compensation insurance</li><li>Quarterly employee birthday celebration and other staff activities</li><li>30 days Paid Annual Leave + Ticket</li><li>Email: mafangxiao@cscecsteel.com</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timePay: AED13,000.00 - AED17,000.00 per monthApplication Question(s):<ul><li>1. What is your expected salary? </li></ul>2. We work near sharjah airport, can you solve your own accommodation and transportation&nbsp;by&nbsp;yourself? 3. How many years of planning management experience for construction project do you have? 4. Where do you live now&#65311; 5. Are you working now, or are you staying&nbsp;at&nbsp;home?Education:<ul><li>Bachelor's (Required)</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>construction project planning management: 5 years (Preferred)</li></ul>Language:<ul><li>English (Required)</li></ul>

Project Planning Manager/ Engineer– Steel Structure Fabrication & Erection

Landmark Group

<div>
 
 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.
 
</div>

General Manager _Planning

Doka Middle East & Africa

A leading construction solutions provider based in Dubai is seeking a Demand & Logistics Manager to oversee demand planning and inventory management. The successful candidate will lead a team, optimize logistics processes, and develop strategies for material supply. Minimum 5 years of experience in supply chain management and strong leadership skills required. This full-time position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment focused on continuous improvement.

Demand & Logistics Manager - UAE Growth & Inventory Leader

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