Supply Planner

Position

Supply Planner

LOCATION:

Al Ain

Purpose

The Supply Planner is responsible for ensuring an optimal balance between inventory availability and sourcing to meet customer demand while supporting company's service level and working capital objectives. The role focuses on forecast validation, inventory monitoring, and close coordination with internal and external partners to ensure timely and efficient supply.

Key Responsibilities

• Accountable for Finished Goods inventory management, covering both local and internationally sourced products.
• Continuously update supply plans based on demand signals, supplier capacity, and in-transit visibility.
• Execute supply planning and MRP activities in line with Agthia policies, considering supplier lead times, MOQs, shelf life, import timelines, and logistics constraints.
• Develop and maintain sourcing, replenishment, and purchasing plans, ensuring timely PR releases and optimal utilization of supplier contracts.
• Ensure effective Finished Goods inventory control, including monitoring stock aging, expiry exposure, and batch management.
• Optimize and maintain inventory parameters (minimum, maximum, and safety stock) in line with company policy to balance service levels and working capital.
• Prepare and circulate Slow-Moving, Excess, and Obsolete (SLOB) inventory reports, highlighting risks and driving mitigation actions in collaboration with Procurement, Commercial, Finance, and Quality teams.
• Periodically review and update planning parameters, assessing their impact on inventory health and working capital.
• Monitor sales and supply performance versus budget and in alignment with supplier contracts.

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in Planning.
• Experience within FMCG or manufacturing environments is preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of statistical modeling and planning tools.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across functions.

Agthia Group is one of the region's leading Food & Beverage companies, with a growing international footprint. We are a publicly listed company on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) and part of ADQ, one of region's largest holding companies.

Rooted in Abu Dhabi since 1978, we've grown into a global presence, operating in countries including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, Egypt, Turkey, and Jordan. We've built a diverse portfolio of over 35 market-leading brands across Water & Food, Snacking, Protein & Frozen, and Agri-Business – touching the lives of millions of consumers in more than 65 global markets. With sustainability at the core of our innovations, we've pioneered several world-first products, setting new benchmarks in the industry and meeting the evolving needs of communities worldwide.

Over 12,000 people from more than 67 nationalities are at the heart of shaping our purpose driven future, supported by an agile environment which encourages collaboration, creativity, and the freedom to make a real difference. With a competitive benefits package, genuine opportunities to advance, and a focus on continuous learning and development, we're committed to supporting your growth as we work together to deliver excellence For the Better.

Join us and be part of a team that's not just shaping the future of food and beverage but also making a meaningful impact on the world. Together, let's grow For the Better.