Planning Executive

1 week ago

Doha, Baladīyat ad Dawḩah, Qatar Jotun Full time

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

As a Planning Executive, you will be responsible for Initiate, drive, and follow-up Demand & Supply Planning activities by implementing the Jotun Operations System and follow up through agreed KPIs.

This position is based in Qatar and reporting to the Logistics & Planning Manager.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead demand and supply planning activities and follow them through using agreed KPIs.
  • Review customer demand and coordinate with Purchasing and Production to ensure orders are met on time.
  • Manage the forecasting process with Sales, Purchasing and Factory teams to ensure proper cross-functional alignment.
  • Monitor inventory levels daily, identify any risk of stockout, and update relevant stakeholders.
  • Review planning data regularly, including lead time, safety stock, Re-Order Level, Re-Order Quantities and Minimum Order requirements.
  • Analyse inventory aging and obsolete stock, issue monthly reports, and work with stakeholders to avoid inventory expiry resolve excess inventory and.
  • Define product complexity and communicate it to relevant teams, and work with Production and Process teams to improve product assortment efficiency.
  • Ensure planning activities follow internal procedures and comply with local regulations, ISO 9001, ISO14001 and ISO 45001, Jotun Operations System, and Jotun's HSEQ Management system.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR AND WHAT WE OFFER

What we offer:

  • Extensive opportunities for professional and personal development, both through on-the-job training and Jotun Academy.
  • A friendly and supportive working environment.
  • A continuous focus on reinventing and innovating high-quality products.
  • An international Corporate Culture founded on our four values; Care, Respect, Loyalty, and Boldness.

What we are looking for:

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
  • 3-4 years in similar position (preferably in Paint Industry)
  • Fluency in English

Required Competencies:

  • Acts on own initiative, makes things happen and accepts responsibility for the results.  
  • Builds a useful network of contacts and relationships and utilizes it to achieve objectives  
  • Uses a methodical and systematic approach; plans ahead, defines clear priorities and allocates resources effectively.
  • Communicates in a clear, precise and structured way; speaks with authority and conviction; presents effectively.
  • Co-operates well with others; shares knowledge, experience and information; supports others in the pursuit of team goals. 
  • Adheres to company rules and procedures; executes plans with commitment and determination; achieves high quality results.


POSITION INFORMATION

Company:

Jotun Paints Qatar W.L.L.


Contract Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

CLOSING DATE ):

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 Paints Qatar W.L.L., established in 1985, is one of the key markets within the MEIA region. With a sales office, warehouse and a rapidly growing team, we aim to further strengthen Jotun's position in Qatar through ambitious market growth plans that focus on innovation, efficiency and profitability.

Visit our Career Page to know more about life at Jotun.

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.

If you are applying to a position and require any additional support in the interview process, please let us know how we can accommodate this.  

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