Supply Chain Planner

Forecast purchase requirements by analyzing sales data, stock movement, historical demand, and upcoming sales requirements. Prepare purchase orders based on shipment size, budget, stock requirement, and container planning, including LCL, 20HQ, 40HQ, and 40FT shipments. Ensure product availability at all times and avoid out-of-stock situations through proper stock planning and reorder monitoring. Regularly compare physical stock with system stock and coordinate with warehouse teams to resolve stock mismatches. Maintain a healthy stock turnover ratio by avoiding overstocking, dead stock, and slow-moving inventory buildup. Coordinate daily with local and international vendors for pricing, availability, order status, production timelines, and dispatch schedules. Verify supplier quotations, prices, quantities, product codes, and order confirmations before finalizing purchase orders. Coordinate with clearing agents, freight forwarders, shipping lines, and logistics partners for import shipments. Track shipment movement from supplier dispatch until warehouse receipt. Follow up for shipping documents including invoice, packing list, BL/AWB, COO, and other required import documents. Coordinate with accounts, warehouse, sales, and management for smooth purchase and import operations. Prepare regular reports on stock availability, pending orders, incoming shipments, slow-moving stock, and supplier performance. Maintain proper records of purchase orders, vendor communication, shipment documents, and pricing updates.

Desired Candidate Profile

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, Commerce, or related field. Minimum 2–4 years of experience in supply chain planning, inventory planning, procurement, or import logistics. UAE experience preferred. Strong knowledge of inventory control, purchase planning, import shipments, and vendor coordination. Good understanding of container planning, shipment sizes, LCL, 20HQ, and 40HQ shipments. Strong Excel skills are mandatory. ERP/Odoo experience will be an advantage. Ability to analyze sales data and convert it into purchase planning. Strong communication and follow-up skills. Good negotiation and vendor management skills. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Preferred Candidate Experience in trading, industrial products, hydraulic hoses, fittings, spare parts, building materials, or similar inventory-heavy business will be preferred. Candidates with strong analytical skills and practical warehouse coordination experience will be given priority. What We Offer Stable full-time employment with a growing UAE-based trading company. Opportunity to work with a large product range and international suppliers. Professional working environment with scope for career growth.