Planning Manager

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

As a Planning Manager you will be responsible to lead and manage the planning function by enhancing its developments based on Jotun’s values and in accordance with local, regional, segment, and corporate objectives and guidelines. Create, communicate, and evaluate production plans which meet the customer demand and the site’s strategy and targets.

This position will report to the Operation Director.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the assigned team in line with Leadership Expectations and tools to develop, coach, and guide its members to ensure a workforce that is competent, engaged, and enabled to meet Jotun’s current and future needs. This includes identifying areas for improvement, setting goals, and providing regular feedback to help team members grow and achieve their full potential.

  
  

• Lead the planning function by implementing and monitoring procedures and guidelines to ensure planning activities comply with local laws and regulations, ISO 9001, ISO14001, and ISO 45001, Jotun Operations System, and Jotun’s HSEQ – Health, Safety, Environment & Quality Management system.

  
  

• Develop realistic distribution schedule of customer orders and demand for segments by gathering and analyzing customer demand and transferring this demand to a daily plan by balancing between OTIF - On Time in Full, inventory levels and distribution enters capacity.

  
  

• Collaborate with CSD - Customer Service Department and purchasing to define and maintain appropriate stock levels and stock ageing, while regularly reviewing and updating the Matrix system's safety stock levels and other planning parameters in accordance with the Jotun Operations System

  
  

• Actively develop the planning process by utilizing existing functionalities in Matrix and implementing new ones according to best practice for planning in Jotun Operations System.

  
  

• Establish tight communication with Purchasing, CSD-Customer Service Department, Sales, Marketing, logistics and Production to have the best alignment on information needed for the daily plan.

  
  

• Coordinate with logistics and Purchase on transportation operations guidelines, monitor delivery performance, review transportation contracts, and advise on delivery improvements.

  
  

• Participate in Sales & Operations meetings to Initiate, drive, and follow up continuous improvement activities and preparing short- and long-term prognoses in cooperation with Sales and Marketing for relevant Segments to keep the focus on customer demand and high Delivery Services through agreed KPIs.

  
  

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR AND WHAT WE OFFER

We are looking for:

Qualifications:

• Any Bachelor’s / Master’s degree.

  
  

• 8-10 years of relevant experience in leading Planning & Supply Chain function.

  
  

• Fluency in English (Verbal & Written)

  
  

Location: Yanbu, Saudi Arabia.

We look for:

• Acts on own initiative, makes things happen and accepts responsibility for the results.

  
  

• Co-operates well with others; shares knowledge, experience and information; supports others in the pursuit of team goals.

  
  

• Communicates in a clear, precise and structured way; speaks with authority and conviction; presents effectively.

  
  

• Demonstrates specialist knowledge and expertise in own area; participates in continuous professional development.

  
  

• Understands the organization's informal rules and structures and utilizes political processes effectively to get things done.

  
  

• Provides team with a clear sense of direction, inspires and coordinates others and keeps them focused on objectives.

  
  

We offer:

• Competitive compensation and benefits.

  
  

• Continuous learning opportunities and training activities through on-the-job training and our in-house learning Jotun Academy.

  
  

• Career development opportunities across multiple disciplines and geographies.

  
  

• Leaders who focus on engaging and enabling their team, proven by consistently high employee feedback scores.

  
  

• A supportive and inclusive company culture where you can be your authentic self.

  
  

• A focus on having fun together through team buildings and social activities.

  
  

POSITION INFORMATION

Company:

Jotun Saudia Co. Ltd.

Contract Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

CLOSING DATE (dd.mm.yyyy):

05.07.2024

WHO WE ARE

Jotun’s story in the MEIA region (Middle East, India and Africa) began in 1962, and has grown to include 18 legal entities committed to achieving success and growth of the Jotun Group. Throughout our history, we have focused on providing our employees with meaningful and challenging work, rewarding them through continued learning and development, underpinned by our values of Loyalty, Care, Respect and Boldness.

Jotun Saudia Co. Ltd., established in 1984, is one of the key markets within the MEIA region. With 2 production facilities, 5 warehouses and more than 450 employees, we aim to further strengthen Jotun’s position in Saudi Arabia through ambitious market growth plans that focus on innovation, efficiency and profitability.

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Jotun’s company culture welcomes and values differences in people. Our more than 10,200 employees on all continents represent 90 nationalities, four generations and diversity of professions, gender, abilities, ethnicities, beliefs, cultures etc. We are committed to represent the societies we operate in, promoting equality, equity and zero-tolerance for discrimination.

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