Planning and Inventory Manager

• Create a detailed work plan which identifies and sequences the activities needed to successfully complete changes in Contract Logistics /Warehouse.
• Ensure SOPs for systems are in place.
• Support systems & 3^rd parties on projects
• Determine the resources (time, money, equipment, etc.) required to complete the project.
• Develop a schedule for project completion that effectively allocates the resources to the activities.
• Review stock management planning requests to achieve with schedules as required.
• Determine the objectives and measures upon which the planning teams will be evaluated at its completion.
• Ensure adequate and proper staffing of the areas.
• In consultation with the appropriate manager, recruit, interview and select staff and/or volunteers with appropriate skills for the project activities.
• Manage staff and/or volunteers according to established policies and practices of the organisation.
• Ensure all inventory personnel receive an appropriate orientation to the organisation and support customer KPIs.
• Work within the overall structure to drive improvement.

Ensure departments are working per site strategy

• Ensure the departments are planning according to the site plan and develop forms/records to document activities.
• Set up files to ensure that all information is appropriately documented and secured.
• Monitor the progress of the site space and make adjustments as necessary to ensure the successful completion of the peak periods.
• Establish a communication schedule to update stakeholders including appropriate staff in the organisation on stock holding and racking fill.
• Review the quality of the work completed with the customer on a regular basis to ensure that it meets the standards set out in the contract.

Put adequate control measures in place for the planning - inventory and Projects.

• Write reports on for management and communicate as outlined in the objectives.
• Monitor and approve budgeted expenditures.
• Monitor cash flow projections and report actual cash flow and variance to senior management on a regular basis (monthly/bimonthly).
• Manage all project according to established accounting policies and procedures.
• Ensure updates of all financial records for the project.
• Prepare supporting documentation for senior management in daily and weekly reports.

Conduct project evaluation on a set basis

• Ensure that the project deliverables are on time, within budget and at the required level of quality.
• Evaluate the outcomes of BAU.

Qualifications: University Degree or Professional Qualification in a related subject

Professional / Legal Skills: UAE Driver’s License or International Driver’s License

Computer Knowledge: Word processing; MS Project (equivalent);Simple accounting;Data base management;Spreadsheets; E-mail; Internet

Communication Skills: Fluent in English both written and verbal. Good presentation skills

Experience: Minimum 5 years’ experience in a large-scale 3PL operations in a management level

                       5 to 8 years planning and/or management experience

Other Skills & Elements: Knowledge of project management