Planning Manager - EV Brands (BYD, Polestar, Denza, Yangwang)

About the role

Al-Futtaim Electric Mobility is looking for an experienced Planning Manager to support the planned growth of the EV brands (BYD, Polestar, Denza, Yangwang) and raise administrative effectiveness in an expanding car market. The role sits in the Planning and Supply team, working with sales, marketing, product, logistics and OEM partners to align demand forecasts, monthly orders and model, grade and colour mix plans with sales objectives.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and propose order plans and trim ratio plans to set production volumes by model, channel, grade and colour, aligned with sales objectives.
• Analyse data to negotiate with OEMs for model supply and review supply requirements with channels and management to achieve the desired Month of Stock (MOS) ratio.
• Prepare grade mix plans for each model and incorporate them into monthly orders to maximise revenue.
• Forecast trends from past data on colour, grade and channel, and use them to keep supply balanced across the range.
• Prepare analysis for rationalising the lineup and reducing material counts, aiming to improve efficiency and cut maintenance costs.
• Prepare the Sales Stock Order Plan (SSOP) presentation, present recommendations to senior management and obtain sign-off on monthly production volumes.
• Hold regular meetings with other departments in the AFEMC group to align sales forecasting, targets, campaigns, product changes and logistics with the order plan.

Required profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree with demonstrated experience in planning and numbers.
• 5 years' experience in automotive brands, including EV-specific brands, especially Chinese desirable brands.
• Supply chain knowledge and ability to drive commercial results with measurable KPIs.

Required skills

• Proficiency in AI tools such as CoPilot and Claude, PowerPoint, Excel, Power BI and SAP.
• Data analytics tools and use of AI tools to deliver faster results.