Planning Manager | Al-Futtaim Electric Mobility | BYD

Job Requisition ID: 182835 

About Al-Futtaim
Established in the 1930s, Al-Futtaim is one of the most diversified and progressive privately held regional businesses, headquartered in Dubai. Operating across more than 20 countries, the Group spans automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and health. With more than 40,000 employees, Al-Futtaim represents over 200 of the world’s most recognised brands, including Toyota, Lexus, IKEA, ACE and Marks & Spencer. Driven by its purpose to enrich lives and elevate communities, Al-Futtaim focuses on digital innovation, AI, sustainable growth and strategic partnerships, creating long-term value for customers, communities and partners while building a responsible legacy for future generations.

Overview Of The Role:

• BYD is not just an automaker, it is a global technology company leading electric mobility, battery innovation, and sustainable transport solutions. Guided by our mission “Technological Innovations for a Better Life”, BYD is shaping a zero-emission future worldwide. As part of Al-Futtaim Automotive, you will be at the forefront of this transformation in the UAE.
• We are seeking an experienced Planning Manager to contribute towards the planned growth and development of the EV Brand (BYD – Polestar – Denza – Yangwang) in its aim to explore untapped opportunities and raise administrative effectiveness, thus optimizing business in an increasingly sophisticated and expanding car market.

What You Will Do:

• Develop and propose order plans and trim ratio plans to determine production volumes by model, channel, grade, and color.
• Ensure these plans align with and achieve the agreed-upon sales objectives.
• Prepare and analyze data to negotiate optimally with OEMs for  the supply of models.
• Continuously review supply requirements with channels and management to achieve the desired Month of Stock (MOS) ratio.
• Prepare and build grade mix plans for each model.
• Incorporate these plans into monthly orders to maximize revenue.
• Prepare and forecast accurate trends by analysing past data on colour, grade, and channels.
• Utilize these insights to maintain an optimum supply across the entire range and grades.
• Prepare analysis for the logical rationalization of the lineup by reducing the number of materials.
• Aim to increase efficiency and reduce maintenance costs through these rationalizations.
• Prepare a comprehensive presentation on the Sales Stock Order Plan (SSOP).
• Present order recommendations and the rationale behind them to senior management and obtain sign-off on the proposed monthly production volumes.
• Conduct regular meetings with other departments within AFEMC group (Polestar, BYD, Denza, Yangwang).
• Align sales forecasting, monthly targets, campaign plans, marketing activities, product changes, and logistics requirements with the order plan.
• Ensure these efforts collectively maintain the health of the stock.

Required Skills To Be Successful:

• Bachelors / Masters Degree with demonstrated experience in planning and numbers.
• 5 years’ experience in automotive brands.
• Experience from EV specific brands, especially Chinese desirable.
• Supply chain knowledge.
• Driving commercial results with measurable key performance indicators.
• Proficient in AI tools (CoPilot, Claude), PowerPoint, Excel, Power BI and SAP.
• Data Analytics tools / usage of AI Tools to delvier faster results (Claude etc.).

About The Team:

• You will join the Planning and Supply team, supporting BYD, Polestar, Denza and Yangwang within Al-Futtaim Electric Mobility. Working closely with sales, marketing, product, logistics and OEM partners, you will align demand forecasts, monthly orders and model, grade and colour mix plans with sales objectives. You will prepare Sales Stock Order Plan (SSOP) recommendations for senior management approval and coordinate supply requirements to maintain healthy stock levels and the desired Month of Stock (MOS) ratio.

Al-Futtaim Automotive is one of the region's leading mobility businesses, operating across eight countries in the Middle East, Asia and North Africa.

With a portfolio of more than 25 world-leading brands, we deliver one of the region's most comprehensive mobility ecosystems.

Our capabilities span passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles and industrial equipment, backed by integrated logistics, leasing, aftersales and financial services that deliver a seamless customer experience across every stage of the mobility journey.

Our vision is to become a world-class mobility player, creating better experiences for our customers through innovation, digital transformation and a relentless focus on customer experience. We work alongside some of the world's most trusted automotive brands to shape the future of mobility, delivering solutions that meet the evolving needs of individuals, businesses and communities.

Behind everything we do is a team of more than 9,000 colleagues united by ambition, collaboration and a shared commitment to progress. Together, we're shaping the future of mobility, embracing new technologies and creating better experiences for our customers.  At Al-Futtaim Automotive, you'll be empowered to turn ambition into action and help move our customers, our business and your career forward.