Al-Futtaim Hiring for Planning Manager – Used Cars 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:

Collate used cars market data and provide market insights, track competition business models and consumer behaviours. Coordinate yearly used cars budgets, monthly forecasts and carflow. Establish used cars KPIs, drive the performance and plan operational capacity. Support Management team in taking decisions related to used cars sales and sourcing channels by providing comprehensive data and insights.

What you will do:

• Collate Used Car market data. Provide insight to market and consumer trends (current & future)

• Analyse and assess operational data (sales, trade-in, capacity, direct cost, etc.)

• Analyse competitor behaviour and activity

• Used car sales and purchase planning (Carflow optimisation)
• Determine opportunities and risks (sales, purchases, model mix, ageing etc.)

• 3 years plan, Budget and Forecast coordination

Required skills and experience to be successful:

Minimum Qualifications and Knowledge: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
Minimum Experience: 3-5 Year Experience in similar analytical and planning fields
Job-Specific Skills: Microsoft advanced (PowerPoint, Excel and Word). Excellent written & verbal communication.

About Al-Futtaim Automotive
A major division of the UAE-based Al-Futtaim Group of companies, Al-Futtaim Automotive is an industry leader with presence in 10 countries across the Middle East, Asia and Africa.
Our core business activities at Al-Futtaim Automotive include distribution, manufacturing, leasing and aftersales, and we are firmly established as the regional representative of some of the world’s most iconic automotive brands: Toyota, Lexus, Honda, Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge, Volvo and RAM.
We are driven by a customer-centric approach, constantly pushing the boundaries on innovation, quality standards, and value-added service across our vast universe of customers – right from motoring enthusiasts to fleet operators to contractors. Our mission is to become the leader in custom-made mobility solutions by delivering nothing less than world-class omni-channel experiences.
We channel our local expertise and global trust to deliver one of the most comprehensive portfolios of mobility products and solutions, from passenger cars to SUVs, electric vehicles to high-performance motorbikes, commercial vehicles to industrial & construction equipment.
What keeps the company moving forward is a 9000-member strong team, with inspiring possibilities for growth, throughout the career path. This is Al-Futtaim Automotive and we empower talent to move forward.