Planning Specialist

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Basic information
Job role
Planning
Career level
Mid Career (2-6 years)
Keywords
Planning Specialist - Lighting
Description
  • Receives clients' requests from the Client Relations department and assigns the suitable facilitator after checking their availability.
  • Requests session details from the Client Relations to provide the concerned departments with the required information. (E.g. number of participants – date – time – location).
  • Receive the Material Link from the Technical Team.
  • Communicate with the Purchasing team to provide the program's required Printing and Program Related Material.
  • Ensures with the storekeeper that all the materials are ready and well-revised regularly.
  • Revise the inventory balance with the storekeeper and submit the purchase order to the purchasing team to refill it.
  • Communicate with the concerned department to order the VA equipment related to training.
  • Arrange transportation related to programs after communicating with Facilitators and advising the Purchasing function to take action.
  • Ensure all logistics details are well communicated to Facilitators before the session.
  • Ensure that the percentage of facilitator fees does not exceed a specific limit. (Monthly report).
  • Prepare a monthly report on the capacity planning of facilitators, which forecasts their availability for the next three months.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, or any relevant field from a reputable university.
  • 2+ Years of experience in a Logistical/Operational/Administrative/Planning role, preferably in a manufacturing or trading industry.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Power Query, Reporting).
  • Good knowledge of Import Procedures, Supply Chain Cycle, Inventory Control, and Manufacturing Processes.
  • Planning & Organizing.
  • Client-orientation.
  • Business Sense.
  • Problem Solving & Decision Making.
  • Excellent English language speaking and writing skills.
  • High attention to detail.
  • Good analytical and reporting skills.
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Company information
Industry
Lighting Industry
Area
Obour