Al-Futtaim Hiring for Master Data Executive-Supply Chain (Business Analytics & Planning) Job at Dubai Full Time

Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world’s most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group’s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organization to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate.

By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day

Overview of the role

Manage the creation, maintenance and phase out of centralized master data across all functional in business viz. Buying, Commercial, Finance, Planning, etc.

What you will do

• Manage the creation, maintenance, and retirement of centralized master data objects (items, BOMs, vendors, pricing, etc.) to support product trials, launches and product changes, etc.
• Support and execute master data creation, updates, and analysis using various systems including, SAP, Master Data validation setup, JDA tool, RPro, PRISM, etc.
• Manage all Article, Supplier master data, Planning Master requests and set up in line with policy.
• Perform root-cause analysis on master data integration problems. Recommend and execute corrective action
• Configure and maintain standard and custom tables in MDM Tool and ERP systems as captured in procedures and policies
• Cooperate and following up with internal stakeholders to achieve data quality (completeness, consistency, accuracy, integrity) in the Master Data tools
• Update existing and/or create new process manuals/user guides and instructions for procedures and processes as directed
• Take part to continuous improvement projects, support requests from other function to assess improvement feasibility

Required skills to be successful

• Well-developed problem-solving skills
• A methodical approach with high levels of attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to think logically and analytically

What Equips you for the role

Education

• Degree required OR three years or more of Master Data management Role

Minimum Experience and Knowledge:

• Bachelor’s Degree or an equivalent in work experience (min 3 years)
• Experience with SAP
• Problem Solving & Analytical skills
• Prioritizing skills
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Job-Specific Skills:

• Experience in a similar MDM or systems role
• SAP ERP experience mandatory, RPro / PRISM desired
• Tableau and Excel Dashboarding desired

About Al-Futtaim Retail

Al-Futtaim Retail has established itself as one of the leaders in Retail across the Middle East, Africa & Asia over the past 30 years. We have developed partnerships with some of the biggest and most respected Brands in the world including IKEA, ACE and Toys R Us in the Middle East and the Inditex Group of Brands (Zara, Mango, Bershka and P&B) across Asia. We are also one of the largest Global partners of Marks and Spencer’s in both regions with over 75 stores offering both fashion & food options.

Most recently we have been responsible for bringing brands to the Middle East for the first time with the exciting launches of Watsons and B&Q and we aim to continue to be agile and adaptive to our markets with new launches and further development. For this to be possible we aim to recruit the best talent from all backgrounds who will continue to challenge and develop our diverse workforce which includes over 100 nationalities across 12 countries. Join us today and make a difference…