Operation Planning Specialist

Abdul Latif Jameel comprises diversified businesses with deep roots in the Middle East, North Africa, and Turkey (MENAT region). Strong networks and long-established relationships make us a powerful partner, opening doors for those who want to do business in the region. Our businesses represent some of the world’s leading brands, earning us their trust and building long-lasting and mutually beneficial relationships. Our commitment to anticipate and support our partners’ needs has driven our success. From our modest beginnings 80 years ago as a small trading business and then a Toyota distributorship in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, we have established an extensive operations infrastructure, built the largest vehicle distribution network in Saudi Arabia, and, along the way, we have accumulated comprehensive automotive expertise throughout the region. Applying our vast experience in the automotive sector, we’ve used our expertise and operations infrastructure to diversify into new sectors that contribute to the ‘infrastructure of life’ in the MENAT region. Financial Job Dimensions Degree of supervision Medium Supervision over Operation activities. Level of Authority Shared Authority over daily functional operation. Purpose of the Job Day-to-day planning for ALJR Picking & Dispatch & TRTMNT operation, and to communicate with the planning department partners to support and satisfy frontline demand. Prepare daily Plan vs Actual monitoring’s for the operations. Connecting with departments responsible for Fitment check of new products/vehicle inspections and repairing departments Responsible for the efficient and effective execution of the plans , and also to coordination with other VLD functions such as planning and inventory management department. Key Accountabilities: Description Prepare Daily Dispatch Plan’s for ALJR, Fleet & UCD Prepare daily dispatch monitoring reports ALJR, Fleet & UCD Prepare daily Dispatch Status for Jeddah & Riyadh distribution Center and arrivals report to the management All the Plans being made to run the operation need to have Plan date (“n-1” for first plan & “n” for same day plans) and Close date (“n” date the day the operation is being carried out), to be updated in system through JSAP. Ensure delivery of all In-Transit vehicles for all channels and communicate with CS team Major Activities Support Product Development Department- All the new products and grade, are first requested by PD department for fitment check process, to support fixing of Accessories and training people. Marketing (TMO) emails to dispatch vehicles allocated to them and making cars ready for their inspections. We support by processing these requests. Communicate with concerned departments regarding Accessory fitment issue if vehicles having any technical issue, is raised to PIO for repairing/replacing) Prepare Plan for aged sold vehicles for Treatment (Rust) Prepare data of stock vehicles in operational location for cancelled order vehicles Prepare data of stock vehicles in operational location for cancelled order vehicles Framework, Boundaries & Decision Making Authority - The Job Holder can handle under pressure situation and has ability to think and create wise decision making to enable smooth operation. Organizational / Functional Strategic Focus The Job Holder can support the demand of another department and develop a teamwork environment And act as a team head of the team to achieve successful daily operation target. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in supply chain/Operation Management/ Business Administration or EquivalentMinimum Experience 1 Year Analysis, planning Languages English and Arabic Why Work for Us? With a truly international footprint and more than three quarters of a century of commercial success behind us, we are today, not only a leading employer across the Middle East, North Africa and Turkey (MENAT) region, but also offer exciting opportunities worldwide, from Chile to Japan, from the UK to Australia. Our values guide the way we work with our business partners, within our communities, and with each other. Through Respect, Innovation, a Pioneering Spirit, and Empowerment, we are proud of our culture which sees ideas blossom, people thrive and successes flourish. Publication ends on 16 Nov 2026

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain/Operation Management/ Business Administration or Equivalent. Minimum 1 year experience in analysis or planning. English and Arabic proficiency.

Day-to-day planning for ALJR Picking & Dispatch & TRTMNT operation, and to communicate with the planning department partners to support and satisfy frontline demand. Prepare daily Plan vs Actual monitoring for the operations. Connecting with departments responsible for Fitment check of new products/vehicle inspections and repairing departments. Prepare Daily Dispatch Plans for ALJR, Fleet & UCD. Prepare daily dispatch monitoring reports ALJR, Fleet & UCD. Prepare daily Dispatch Status for Jeddah & Riyadh distribution Center and arrivals report to management. Ensure delivery of all In-Transit vehicles for all channels and communicate with CS team. Support Product Development Department with fitment checks, accessories, and training. Coordinate with Marketing (TMO) for dispatch allocations and inspections. Communicate with concerned departments regarding accessory fitment issues and coordinate with PIO for repairs/replacements. Prepare plan for aged sold vehicles for treatment (Rust). Prepare data of stock vehicles for cancelled orders.