planning manager

CITIC Construction Co., LTD

<p><b>Job Title: Planning Manager</b></p><p><b>Location: Dubai</b></p><p><b>Company: CITIC Construction</b></p><p><b>About Us:</b></p><p>CITIC Construction Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of CITIC Group, is a leading global contractor ranked among the ENR Top 250 International Contractors.</p><p>For decades, the Company has pursued its strategy of &ldquo;winning projects through investment, financing, and pre-service, while driving industrial development through contractorship.&rdquo; With this approach, CITIC Construction has grown into a world-class enterprise delivering comprehensive engineering and construction services and undertaking major international projects.</p><p>Our business model focuses on both immediate client needs and long-term regional development. From project planning to completion, we provide integrated solutions that include feasibility studies, financing, construction, and operations&mdash;helping clients develop complete value chains.</p><p>Leveraging the diversified strength of CITIC Group across finance, resources, energy, manufacturing, real estate, and infrastructure, we also deliver value-added services such as financial consulting and industrial integration, ensuring efficient and economical outcomes for our partners.</p><p>CITIC Construction has established a strong global presence with branches across Africa, Latin America, Central Asia, Eastern Europe, and beyond. The Company holds top-level certifications, including:</p><p><b>Class A+ General Contracting in housing construction</b></p><p><b>Class A Engineering Design qualification</b></p><p><b>ISO 9001 Quality Management System</b></p><p><b>ISO 14001 Environmental Management System</b></p><p><b>OHS 18001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System</b></p><p>As a vice-chairman member of CHINCA and CCCME, we continue to uphold our corporate spirit of &ldquo;forging ahead, pioneering and innovating, and pursuing excellence.&rdquo; CITIC Construction remains committed to being a trusted partner in shaping a sustainable and prosperous future.</p><p>Our Dubai office serves as a regional hub to deliver on the promise of modernization, partnership, and shared prosperity in the Middle East.</p><p>https://www.construction.citic/en</p><p><b>Job Summary:</b></p><p>We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Planning Manager with extensive experience in the UAE market. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing operational plans, optimizing resources, and leading our planning functions to achieve business objectives in the dynamic UAE environment. Your deep local knowledge will be crucial in driving efficiency and supporting informed decision-making.</p><p><b>Key Responsibilities:</b></p><ul><li><b>Strategic &amp; Operational Planning:</b> Develop, implement, and manage the overall operational and strategic planning process, tailored to the UAE market dynamics.</li><li><b>Demand &amp; Supply Planning:</b> Lead the demand forecasting and supply/inventory planning processes, considering local supply chain logistics, regulations, and market trends.</li><li><b>Stakeholder Management:</b> Act as the central point of coordination between Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Supply Chain teams, ensuring plan alignment and execution within the UAE context.</li><li><b>Performance Analysis:</b> Monitor, analyze, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive operational efficiency and service levels.</li><li><b>Team Leadership:</b> Lead, mentor, and develop a team of planners and analysts.</li><li><b>Process Improvement:</b> Continuously evaluate and improve planning processes, systems, and tools to enhance accuracy and scalability for our UAE operations.</li></ul><p><b>Qualifications and Skills:</b></p><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field. A master's degree is a plus.</li><li><b>A minimum of 10 years of proven experience in a planning or supply chain management role within the UAE.</b></li><li><b>Proven experience in managing super high-rise projects within the UAE (40floors and up)</b>, with strong knowledge of local construction practices, regulations, and approval processes.</li><li><b>PMP certificate required</b></li><li>In-depth understanding of the local business landscape, regulatory environment, and supply chain logistics.</li><li>Proven experience in demand planning, forecasting, and sales &amp; operations planning (S&amp;OP) processes.</li><li>Strong proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced skills in data analysis.</li><li>Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.</li><li>Demonstrated leadership abilities and experience in managing a team.</li></ul><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Pay: AED30,000.00 - AED35,000.00 per month</p>

Planning Manager

Parsons

<div>In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!<br>
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At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what&rsquo;s possible.<p></p><p><b><br>
Job Description:</b></p><p>
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Planning Manager to join our team! In this role you will get to lead the development, integration, and governance of project schedules to drive on-time, on-budget delivery across complex, multi-disciplinary projects and programs.</p><p>
What You'll Be Doing:</p><ul><li>
Establish planning and scheduling standards, WBS/CBS structures, coding, calendars, and procedures aligned with contractual and project governance.</li><li>
Develop, integrate, and maintain Level 1&ndash;4 schedules and the Integrated Master Schedule, ensuring robust logic, interfaces, and milestone integrity.</li><li>
Set and control schedule baselines; perform progress measurement, variance/trend analysis, and critical/near‑critical path and what‑if scenario analysis.</li><li>
Build and manage resource-loaded schedules; identify bottlenecks, perform leveling, and recommend recovery/acceleration strategies.</li><li>
Lead schedule risk assessments; quantify impacts to milestones and contingency and provide mitigation recommendations.</li><li>
Govern schedule change control; perform time impact analyses and support claims/forensic schedule reviews as required.</li><li>
Produce clear, decision-ready reports and dashboards for project leadership and clients; ensure schedule quality (e.g., DCMA 14‑Point) and data integrity.</li><li>
Facilitate weekly/monthly schedule reviews and look-ahead planning; drive accountability for deliverables across Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Commissioning.</li><li>
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of planners/schedulers; coordinate staffing and workload; foster continuous improvement and lessons learned.</li><li>
Interface directly with clients, partners, and subcontractors to align dependencies, resolve issues, and secure timely inputs.</li></ul><p>
What Required Skills You&rsquo;ll Bring:</p><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience).</li><li>
10+ years of progressive planning/scheduling experience on large, complex projects; 3+ years in a lead or managerial planning role.</li><li>
Expert proficiency with CPM scheduling and baseline control using Oracle Primavera P6; working knowledge of Microsoft Project.</li><li>
Strong capability in progress measurement, variance/trend analysis, critical path/near‑critical analysis, and schedule forecasting.</li><li>
Experience with resource-loaded scheduling and coordination across multi-functional teams.</li><li>
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and standard project controls/reporting practices; familiarity with EVM concepts.</li><li>
Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills; demonstrated ability to influence and drive outcomes.</li></ul><p>
What Desired Skills You&rsquo;ll Bring:</p><ul><li>
Professional certifications such as PMI‑SP, AACE PSP, PMP, or equivalent.</li><li>
Experience with schedule quality and risk tools (e.g., Deltek Acumen Fuse/Risk, Primavera Risk Analysis, @RISK).</li><li>
Power BI/Tableau skills for schedule and performance dashboards; data modeling/SQL familiarity is a plus.</li><li>
Background supporting claims, delay analysis, and time impact analysis in EPC/Design‑Build environments.</li><li>
Knowledge of DCMA 14‑Point Assessment, AACE Recommended Practices, and stage‑gate/project governance frameworks.</li><li>
Industry experience in transportation, infrastructure, buildings, water/utility, oil &amp; gas, or similar large capital programs.</li></ul><p></p>
Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.<p></p><p>
We truly invest and care about our employee&rsquo;s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest&mdash;APPLY TODAY!</p><p></p><div>
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Financial Wellness</div><div><br>
We care about your financial wellbeing. Parsons offers competitive pay and retirement plans to help you build wealth for the future while giving you the flexibility to diversify your investments.</div></div><div><div>
Work Life Harmony</div><div><br>
Balance in life is important and time away from the office is imperative to allow you to refresh and focus your attention on the things that matter to you. Parsons supports your time away by providing paid time off and paid flexible holidays.</div></div><div><div>
Career Development</div><div><br>
We are committed to fostering the personal and professional growth of our employees. Develop and advance yourself though our comprehensive training, educational and mentorship programs.</div></div><div><div><br>
Veteran Support</div><div><br>
We provide Industry leading benefits to support veterans and active-duty members to provide security for you and your family by offering robust leave and benefits; including paid active-duty military leave and paid time off when transitioning back to civilian life.</div></div><div><div>
Mind &amp; Body</div><div><br>
At Parsons we inspire healthier habits, heathier minds, and a healthier you through our wellness program. Participate in our weekly Meditation Mondays and Wellness Wednesdays. Wellness, at Parsons, is more than just your annual checkup.</div></div><div><div>
Health</div><div><br>
Health is not a one size fits all. At Parsons, we offer a robust Employee Assistance Program as well as comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans through large, national carriers with the choice of regional PPO, HDHP, or HMO networks.</div></div></div></div><p></p>

Al Ayuni Investment and Contracting Company

<div><ul><li>Hybrid</li><li><ul><li>
Riyadh, Riyadh Province, Saudi Arabia</li></ul></li></ul>
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<div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Job description</b></h2><div><div><p>
To lead equipment planning, budgeting, lifecycle management, CAPEX planning, spare parts planning, manpower planning, and cost &amp; utilization performance tracking for the Equipment Business Unit by providing data-driven insights, forecasts, and governance reporting to support senior management decision-making.This is a planning, analytics, and governance role with no operational or execution responsibility.</p><p><b>
Equipment Planning &amp; Utilization</b></p><p></p><ul><li><p>
Develop short-, medium-, and long-term equipment demand and capacity plans aligned with business strategy.</p></li><li><p>
Plan and monitor equipment utilization across owned and rental fleets.</p></li><li><p>
Track planned vs actual utilization, idle equipment exposure, and rental dependency.</p></li><li><p>
Develop scenario and sensitivity models to support fleet optimization and rental reduction initiatives.</p></li></ul><p><b>
Lifecycle &amp; CAPEX Planning</b></p><ul><li><p>
Define and manage equipment lifecycle strategies, including acquisition, economic life, replacement, disposal, and salvage.</p></li><li><p>
Prepare CAPEX business cases covering ROI, IRR, payback, and lifecycle economics.</p></li><li><p>
Support fleet renewal, expansion, and optimization planning in line with Equipment BU strategy.</p></li></ul><p><b>
Spare Parts Planning</b></p><ul><li><p>
Forecast and budget spare parts requirements based on fleet size, age, utilization, and reliability trends.</p></li><li><p>
Balance spare parts availability with working capital efficiency and downtime risk.</p></li><li><p>
Coordinate with Maintenance and Supply Chain teams for alignment, without execution ownership.</p></li></ul><p><b>
Manpower Planning</b></p><ul><li><p>
Develop manpower plans aligned with fleet size, utilization, and productivity assumptions.</p></li><li><p>
Support budgeting of operator and technician manpower costs.</p></li><li><p>
Track planned vs actual manpower costs and productivity indicators.</p></li></ul><p><b>
Cost &amp; Performance Tracking</b></p><ul><li><p>
Track equipment ownership, operating, and lifecycle costs.</p></li><li><p>
Define, monitor, and report planning and performance KPIs, including:</p><ul><li><p>
Utilization % (planned vs actual)</p></li><li><p>
Cost per hour / cost per unit</p></li><li><p>
Rental exposure</p></li><li><p>
CAPEX efficiency and payback</p></li><li><p>
Manpower cost efficiency</p></li></ul></li><li><p>
Develop dashboards and performance reports using ERP and BI tools.</p></li></ul><p><b>
Budgeting &amp; Financial Planning</b></p><ul><li><p>
Lead preparation of annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and multi-year plans for the Equipment Business Unit.</p></li><li><p>
Support P&amp;L planning from an equipment and manpower cost perspective.</p></li><li><p>
Track cost per hour / cost per unit and analyze variances against approved plans.</p></li><li><p>
Provide structured planning inputs to Finance and senior management.</p></li></ul><p><b>
Policies, Processes &amp; Governance</b></p><ul><li><p>
Develop and maintain planning standards, methodologies, and governance frameworks.</p></li><li><p>
Ensure planning activities comply with company policies, delegated authority, and reporting requirements.</p></li><li><p>
Support audits and management reviews related to equipment planning and performance.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b><br>
Role Exclusions (Governance Clarity)</b></p><p>
The Planning Manager does not have responsibility for:</p><ul><li><p>
Daily equipment operations or deployment</p></li><li><p>
Site execution or project supervision</p></li><li><p>
Workshop or maintenance management</p></li><li><p>
Direct manpower supervision</p></li></ul></div></div><p></p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b><br>
Job requirements</b></h2><div><div><p><b>
Degree: Bachelor&rsquo;s</b> degree in engineering or equivalent</p><p><b>
Specification: Mechanical</b> / Industrial / Civil)</p><p><b>
Years of Experience:</b></p><ul><li>10&ndash;15 years of experience in equipment planning, asset planning, CAPEX planning, or cost control roles</li><li>Experience within construction, equipment rental, or infrastructure sectors preferred</li></ul></div></div></div></div></div><p></p>

Equipment Planning Manager

The Home Depot

<div><b>Position Purpose:</b><p>
The DC Regional Production Planning Manager (RPM) provides end to end planning, guidance, and communication to the DC and Regional Leadership teams in order to ensure key performance indicators are met, production/staffing plans are created, and building flow is balanced. The RPM will work remotely to influence leaders and maintain operational systems and inputs and is responsible with ensuring the successful planning, coordination, and execution of the long and short-term production and labor plans. The RPM will be responsible for multiple 600K plus square foot Distribution Centers individually flowing over $700 million dollars in inventory. Successful management and execution of the RPM plan will be crucial to keep provide exceptional customer service to The Home Depot Stores and ensure in stock remains high.</p><b><br>
Key Responsibilities:</b><ul><li>
30% Effectively partners with DC and Regional leaders to ensure understanding, buy in, and execution of production plan. Collaborates with each DC daily via phone and email to confirm commitments, understand limitations, and identify plan variances or opportunities.</li><li>
30% Establishes each DC's production plan through maintenance of configurations and inputs within IBOT and Glide Path Tools. Identifies areas of opportunity to adjust plan to drive effectiveness gains through ongoing evaluation of operation's performance.</li><li>
20% Educates and trains the leadership team on the planning process, tools, and resources available and provides coaching in deficient areas.</li><li>
10% Identifies process, IBOT, and other system improvements and partners with Labor and Analytics teams to develop and test enhancements.</li><li>
10% Partners with Human Resources and leadership team to identifies opportunities with scheduled time off, cross training needs, and full time, part time, and seasonal staffing needs.</li></ul><br>
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Direct Manager/Direct Reports:</b><ul><li>
This position reports to the Senior Manager.</li><li>
This position has 0 direct reports.</li></ul><br>
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Travel Requirements:</b><ul><li>
Typically requires overnight travel more than 50% of the time.</li></ul><br>
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Physical Requirements:</b><ul><li>
Requires intermittent periods during which continuous physical exertion is required, such as walking, standing, stooping, climbing, lifting material or equipment, some of which may be heavy or awkward.</li></ul><br>
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Working Conditions:</b><ul><li>
Typically in a comfortable environment but with regular exposure to factors such as temperature extremes, moving machinery, loud noise, and fumes which cause noticeable discomfort or a moderate risk of accident or illness.
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<b>Minimum Qualifications:</b><ul><li>
Must be eighteen years of age or older.</li><li>
Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.</li></ul><br>
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Preferred Qualifications:</b><ul><li>
Bachelor's degree preferred</li><li>
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite</li><li>
Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work effectively with cross-functional teams</li><li>
Ability to convey complex or technical ideas and processes in easy-to-understand terms to diverse audiences</li><li>
Excellent written and verbal communication skills</li></ul><br>
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Minimum Education:</b><ul><li>
The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a high school diploma and/or GED.</li></ul><br>
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Preferred Education:</b><ul><li>
No additional education</li></ul><br>
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Minimum Years of Work Experience:</b><ul><li>
5</li></ul><br>
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Preferred Years of Work Experience:</b><ul><li>
No additional years of experience</li></ul><br>
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Minimum Leadership Experience:</b><ul><li>
None</li></ul><br>
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Preferred Leadership Experience:</b><ul><li>
None</li></ul><br>
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Certifications:</b><ul><li>
None</li></ul><br>
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Competencies:</b><ul><li>
Business Insights - Applying knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization's goals</li><li>
Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives</li><li>
Customer Focus - Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions</li><li>
Decision Quality - Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward</li><li>
Drives Results - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances</li><li>
Ensures Accountability - Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments</li><li>
Plans and Aligns - Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals</li></ul></div>

Regional Planning Manager

Mace Group

<div><p>Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey.</p><p>
The project:</p><p>
PMO implementation for a mixed use development in a suburb of greater Muscat. It will comprise of mainly residential, retail areas and large areas of public realm.</p><p>
Supports planning and project management by ensuring tenders and projects are aligned, scheduled, and monitored. Responsible for planning medium-complexity projects or portfolios, contributing to timely, profitable delivery and effective programme outcomes.</p><p>
You&rsquo;ll be responsible for:</p><ul><li>
Demonstrable portfolio / program management experience working Client side in a PMO environment.</li><li>
Handsons experience in Oracle Primavera P6 is a must.</li><li>
Create a written procedure for developing the master program enables collating progress metrics from project to program to portfolio level reporting along with a standard set of schedule management and reporting templates.</li><li>
Lead the Master Schedule development and monitoring throughout the program lifecycle.</li><li>
Lead dependency, interface management, and ensure proactive management and tracking of all milestones.</li><li>
Work with Reporting team to develop schedule KPIs and produce real-time reporting dashboards of programme status.</li><li>
Develop written procedure for conducting periodic Schedule Risk Assessment and lead implementation.</li><li>
Review, assess and provide determination on EOT claims.</li><li>
Create Planning onboarding packs, lead onboarding workshops for all Consultants / Contractors and ensure those are formally communicated to all supply chain (consultants/contractors/developers).</li><li>
Plan and conduct regular audits to assess compliance of supply chain (consultants/contractors/developers) with the Client&rsquo;s planning processes &amp; procedures and put in place plans for improvement.</li><li>
Develop and implement process/procedure for schedule change management and controls to systematically capture, assess and evaluate impact on master program.</li><li>
Conduct hands on training workshops for Client staff and the supply chain on any of the planning processes and procedures as required.</li><li>
This will be a Client facing role and will be expected to present to the SLT, project / program teams and their supply chain.</li></ul><p>
You&rsquo;ll need to have:</p><ul><li>
Proven client-side PMO experience.</li><li>
Proficiency in Oracle Primavera P6.</li><li>
Ability to deliver programmes independently.</li><li>
Relevant degree or professional qualification in progress.</li></ul><p>
Our values</p><p>
Safety first - Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse, and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of well-being in every team.</p><p>
Client focus - Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables and strategic outcomes and build long-term relationships with our clients.</p><p>
Integrity - Always do the right thing: We influence positive outcomes within our industry while always aligning with our compliance obligations.</p><p>
Create opportunity - For our people to excel: We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.</p><p>
Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfill all the criteria, please apply, as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.</p><p>
We are also open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.</p><p>
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ASK Development pvt Limited

<p>Job description:</p><p>Manager OSP Planning is responsible to review and finalize the design prepared by contractors against large FTTH requirement as well as small pockets designs to meet urgent commercial requirement. Ensure network is planned by using best available products and practices. Database management and updating related to all OSP projects<br/><b>Qualification:</b></p><p>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in telecom/CS/Engineering<br/><b>Job Location:</b> Islamabad</p><p><b>Experience:</b></p><p>2-3 years of experience in relevant field</p><p><b>Roles &amp; Responsibilities:</b></p><p>&middot; Review and finalize ODN design prepared by design contractors.</p><p>&middot; BoQ verifications and Budget loading recommendation in the light of finalized design</p><p>&middot; Technical knowledge of GPON and industry standards for OSP implementation.</p><p>&middot; Prepare project tracker and keep records of all projects</p><p>&middot; Co-ordination with the survey and design team for the selection of right kind of ODN components.</p><p>&middot; Verification of BoMs in the light of locked ODN design</p><p>&middot; Detail knowledge and hands on experience of design software including ArcGIS, Autocad, google earth</p><p>&middot; Coordinate &amp; extend technical support to network deployment teams, regional planning, and operational units to acquire necessary interfaces in timely manner.</p><p><b>Competencies:</b></p><p>&middot; Detail knowledge and hands on experience of FTTH network design and deployment</p><p>&middot; Understanding challenges to the telecom industry, specific to FTTH domain</p><p>&middot; Knowledge of the new advancements and technological changes in the telecom sector</p><p>&middot; Detail knowledge of different FTTH deployment models to meet green field and brownfield requirements.</p><p>&middot; Team player</p><p>&middot; MS Office</p><p><b>Operating Network:</b></p><p>&middot; External Network: Contractors</p><p>&middot; Internal Network: NOD teams, Procurement, PMO, Commercial planning, M&amp;L</p><p><b>Communication Responsibilities:</b></p><p>&middot; External Communication: Design templates</p><p>Internal Communication: Store item tracker, Project templates, Capex reports</p><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Education:</p><ul><li>Bachelor's (Preferred)</li></ul><p>Experience:</p><ul><li>in FTTH /GPON Planning: 2 years (Required)</li></ul><p>Location:</p><ul><li>Islamabad (Required)</li></ul><p>Work Location: In person</p><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Pay: Rs100,000.00 - Rs110,000.00 per month</p><p>Application Question(s):<br/>* <br/>in FTTH /GPON Planning: 2 years (Required)</p><p>Location:</p><ul><li>Islamabad (Required)</li></ul><p>Work Location: In person</p>

FTTH Planning Manager

Al Rostamani International Exchange

<div><p>Every employee at Al Rostamani Group plays a role in making a real difference to the business and our customers. We care for our employees by offering them meaningful and purposeful work and an opportunity to grow, learn, contribute and succeed. Today, the Al Rostamani Group has come a long way since its birth in 1957. Our group has grown steadfastly with the guiding principles of Commitment, Care &amp; Vision, alongside a strong sense of active involvement in the community. We are a well-diversified group, with a key presence in industries such as General Trading, Automobiles and Heavy Equipment, Travel, Foreign Exchange, Financial Services, Property Management, Construction, Infrastructure Development and Information Technology Services. Our Group employs approximately 2000 people from 41 different nationalities, which contributes to our multicultural and multi-national environment.
</p><p>Central Trading Company is the first company under the Al Rostamani Group. It is one of the most valuable players in the automotive aftermarket representing a portfolio of 25 world renowned brands such as Michelin, Castrol and Blue Star.</p>
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Job Purpose</b></h2>
</div><div><p>
The Senior Product Planning Manager is responsible for overseeing comprehensive product planning operations across a diverse portfolio, managing relationships with more than 25 suppliers and ensuring the availability of thousands of inventory and non-inventory SKUs. The role drives strategic sourcing initiatives, optimizes product flows, and supports business objectives by balancing cost-effectiveness, supply reliability, and operational excellence at an enterprise scale, and eventually ARG Automotive level. This role will have a direct impact on the P&amp;L.</p></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Job Responsibilities</b></h2>
</div><div><ul><li>Build the multi‑year product planning strategy aligned to revenue, margin, cascade annual/quarterly operating plans and policy parameters (service levels, safety‑stock, min/max).</li>
<li>Define &amp; lead the cross‑functional Sales &amp; Operations Planning cycle through integrating Demand, Supply, Commercial, and Finance and ensuring scenario planning and executive trade‑offs (availability vs. cost vs. cash).</li>
<li>Establish product lifecycle governance (NPI/refresh/rationalization/E&amp;O exit) across 20+ product lines and channels</li>
</ul><ul><li>Deliver statistically grounded forecasts augmented by market and promotion inputs; improve forecast accuracy and bias by segment.</li>
<li>Translate demand into supply and replenishment plans using advanced planning in <b>SAP</b>; optimize reorder points, lead times, MOQ/MFQ, and deployment logic across warehouses/branches.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Own category strategies for Tyres, lubricants, batteries, parts, accessories, and workshop equipment; define role of each line in the portfolio.</li>
<li>Lead and participate actively to supplier selection, performance reviews, and long‑term agreements; negotiate price, terms, service levels, and risk‑mitigation with suppliers.</li>
<li>Partner with Finance to track cost‑to‑serve and landed cost; deliver material cost reductions and mix improvements.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Set channel‑specific stock availability SLAs; drive fill‑rate/OTIF while meeting inventory‑turn and cash targets.</li>
<li>Proactively manage E&amp;O and lifecycle exits; implement playbooks for slow/non‑moving items.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Run weekly exception management (backorders, allocation, expediting/de‑expediting).</li>
<li>Oversee order placement, import/export and customs clearance calendars; compress lead times and variability in partnership with Logistics &amp; Warehousing.</li>
<li>Embed HSSE and quality standards in planning and warehouse flows.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Build a planning analytics suite in <b>Power BI</b> with drill‑downs by line/channel/supplier; automate health dashboards and exception alerts.</li>
<li>Drive process digitalization (workflow, approvals, master‑data hygiene); deploy Lean/Six Sigma methods to remove waste and variability.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Lead and coach a planning team (4 direct reports) to a high‑performance standard; define roles, objectives, and development plans.</li>
<li>Foster collaboration across Sales, Marketing, Finance, Logistics, and Service Centers</li>
</ul></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Job Requirements</b></h2>
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Qualifications</b></p>
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<li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in supply chain, Procurement, Business, Engineering (or related).</li>
<li>Master&rsquo;s degree (MBA/Supply Chain/Operations) preferred.</li>
<li>Professional certifications such as <b>PMP (</b>project management<b>)</b>; <b>Lean/Six Sigma</b> advantageous for process optimization and HSSE compliance.</li>
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<p><b>Experience</b></p>
<ul>
<li>10+ years&rsquo; progressive planning/supply chain experience within automotive distribution/trading/FMCG/retail; proven contract management and cost optimization; leadership across multi‑branch or retail networks; workshop/retail inventory familiarity and HSSE exposure desirable.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Deep mastery of E2E planning, demand forecasting, inventory optimization, and operational KPIs.</li>
<li>Knowledge of automotive categories; GCC import/export and customs processes as a plus.</li>
<li>Proficiency with <b>ERP (SAP)</b> and <b>analytics (Power BI)</b>; strong negotiation, risk management,</li>
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At Al Rostamani Group, we seek talented people who work hard to achieve great things. We consider not only your skills and experience, but also your passion for the role, your desire to learn and how well you align with our core values of care, commitment and vision. If this position represents an opportunity you wish to pursue, we invite you to apply.</p></div><p></p>

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