Job Requisition ID: [[160463]]Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world\'s most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group\'s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organization to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate.By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every dayOverview of the role:

• Development of comprehensive used car specific market intelligence and analytical models. Tracking competitive business practices and consumer behaviour. Coordinate and compile yearly used cars budgets, monthly forecasts, vehicle car flows and reports.
• Enable achievement of used car KPIs, by driving operational performance through effective planning and coordination. Support Senior Management decision making related to used cars sales and sourcing channels by providing comprehensive data and insights.
• Coordinate development of used car processes.
• Accountability for applying defined used cars stock rules common for the group.
• Establish cross functional synergy and relationship between brands and CoE to:

• Effectively share market intelligence
• Ensure compliance with stock and reporting policies and procedures

What you will do:

• Development of comprehensive used car specific market intelligence and analytical models.
• Track competitive business practices and consumer behaviour.
• Coordinate and compile yearly used cars budgets, monthly forecasts, vehicle car flows and reports.
• Collate Used Car market data. Provide insight to market and consumer trends (current & future). Analyse and assess operational data (sales, trade-in, capacity, direct cost, etc.)
• Used car sales and purchase planning (Carflow optimisation)
• Determine opportunities and risks (sales, purchases, model mix, ageing etc.)
• Long term planning (3 year), Budget and Forecast coordination.
• Reporting and analytics - KPIs, dashboards management and board packs preparation.
• Coordinate group Used Cars stock distribution and apply rules defined for the group.
• Manage Used Cars stock aging and model mix; applying the rules and maintaining policy determining optimal stock.
• Coordinate development of used car processes.

Required Skills to be successful:

• Minimum of 5 years\' experience in Automotive
• Used Cars experience
• Strong Microsoft Office skills
• Good communication skills

About the Team:You will be reporting to Head of Planning - Used CarsWhat equips you for the role:

• Bachelor\'s degree or MBA or other advanced analytical degree.
• Additional professional qualifications will be an advantage.
• 7- 10-year work experience in the Automotive industry.
• Used Cars experience is an advantage.

Job-Specific Skills:

• Strategic and structured approach to data analytics.
• Strong analytical, data driven outlook with the ability to interpret trends.
• Focus on driving commercial results with measurable KPIs.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Leadership, action & consensus driven.
• Effective Communicator.
• Team player.
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills, able to build string relationships, mutual respect, and trust.
• Cultural awareness.
• Continuous improvement mentality.
• Ability to take accountability.

About Al-Futtaim Automotive
A major division of the UAE-based Al-Futtaim Group of companies, Al-Futtaim Automotive is an industry leader with presence in 10 countries across the Middle East, Asia and Africa.
Our core business activities at Al-Futtaim Automotive include distribution, manufacturing, leasing and aftersales, and we are firmly established as the regional representative of some of the world\'s most iconic automotive brands: Toyota, Lexus, Honda, Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge, Volvo and RAM.
We are driven by a customer-centric approach, constantly pushing the boundaries on innovation, quality standards, and value-added service across our vast universe of customers - right from motoring enthusiasts to fleet operators to contractors. Our mission is to become the leader in custom-made mobility solutions by delivering nothing less than world-class omni-channel experiences.
We channel our local expertise and global trust to deliver one of the most comprehensive portfolios of mobility products and solutions, from passenger cars to SUVs, electric vehicles to high-performance motorbikes, commercial vehicles to industrial & construction equipment.
What keeps the company moving forward is a 9000-member strong team, with inspiring possibilities for growth, throughout the career path. This is Al-Futtaim Automotive and we empower talent to move forward.

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