Supply Planning Associate ( **Job Number:** SUP000023 ) **Description** + Acquire requisitions, items/services for the operation, grant purchase orders to preferred suppliers, and resolve problems with supply orders + Gather and submit all necessary information and documents on suppliers/service providers and submit them to corresponding internal departments; Conduct continuous research to locate new potential suppliers and stay abreast to new products. + Assist and coordinate with Shared Services Center day-to-day activities and end of month closing to ensure an optimal service level + Manage the warehouse team on deliveries from and to warehouses; Monitor warehouse operations cost and maintain an optimized stock level for non-merchandise items + Follow up on licenses renewal, marine insurance claims, obtaining necessary approvals and registering items at both private and public organizations to ensure a smooth flow of supply chain + Validate purchase orders and invoices, oversee and negotiate small category contracts and conduct value analysis and perform contract administration when needed. **Qualifications** + Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or equivalent technical degree (TS) + 0-2 years of experience in a similar field + Fluency in English + Communication Skills: level 2 + Customer Focus: level 2 + Commercial Understanding: level 1 + Planning and Organizing: level 1 + Attention to details: level 2 + Teamwork: level 2 + Initiative: level 2 **Primary Location** : Regional - UAE-UAE, Dubai **Schedule** : Full-time **Unposting Date** : Ongoing **Req ID:** SUP000023