Demand Planning General Manager

Financial Job Dimensions

Degree of supervision

Low Supervision over demand activities in close collaboration with supply activities

Level of Authority

Shared Authority with Demand Planning and allocation GM over daily functional operation

Purpose of the Job

Responsible for identifying the improvement areas, searching for appropriate solutions, evaluating system vendors, preparing feasibility studies, system development timelines and implementation of all IT projects in Demand and supply. This also includes enhancements and improvements in existing demand and supply system

Key Accountabilities: Description

To deploy demand capturing and sensing tool using AI

Oversee sales activities within the pipeline project and evaluation of results

Responsible for System integration and enhancement initiatives

Collaborate and assist in demand planning function

Responsible for supply chain data analysis and preparing management reporting

Key Accountabilities: Performance Indicators

Deliverables / Timelines

No. of sales from pipeline project

Deliverables / Timelines

Demand planning KPIs

Periodic dashboard

Major Activities

Liaise with the Fleet, retail, and wholesalers’ sales operations teams to discuss the plan and implementation of cross functional system projects.

Improve function operation efficiency through technologies (JSAP, RPA, etc.).

Responsible for analysis of supply chain data and producing useful reports.

Responsible for Inventory optimization through implementing pipeline project.

Enhance communication and collaboration with other departments (IT, Retail, ALJAW, Finance, verticals, PIO, VLD, CMC)

Responsible for identifying the improvement areas, searching for appropriate solutions and vendors

Monitoring the progress of all ongoing projects through dashboard

Assist in Initiating and Finalize Sales Plan every month for all segments all channels.

Enhance guest experience by collaboration with channels and initiating projects (e.g.: Track and Trace project)

Responsible for sensing market demand, converting into useful information through AI and reflecting into production orders

Job Context

The job holder has direct impact over ensuring in achieving Channel sales plan and market share

Framework, Boundaries & Decision Making Authority

• The job holder has the freedom to select the demand and supply area which requires enhancement and immediate have the potential for significant improvement.
• The job holder has the freedom to continuously update, review and develop the demand and supply system to ensure it remains effective, efficient, and aligned with the organization’s goals and objectives.
• With the approval of Demand and supply head, and by evaluating vendor proposal keeping in mind the most suitable solution for the department needs, budget, and overall strategic objective, vendor can be approved or declined.

Organizational / Functional Strategic Focus

• The job holder has crucial role in driving digital transformation in the demand and supply department, shaping IT strategy and enhancing the existing system to align with organizational goals.
• Provide training and development opportunities for team members

Minimum Qualifications

B.S in Supply Chain

Minimum Experience

Minimum 5 years in Automotive supply chain

Job-Specific Skills

Strong project management skills, system analysis & reporting, and strong communication and collaboration skills.

The job requires knowing how to manage stock healthiness (Level, & Age) and sales achievement

Languages

English/Arabic

Special Certifications / Membership

Competencies