Planning Analyst

Posted 4 Days Ago
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2 Locations
In-Office
Mid level
Logistics
The Role
Support stock planning and inventory control by analysing SKU-level min/max levels, investigating variances, managing orders and goods receipts, reconciling GSX, SAP EWM and FileMaker SFS, reporting discrepancies, and improving stock processes while liaising with operations.
Summary Generated by Built In

DP World are recruiting for a skilled and analytical Planning Analyst to join our growing Operations team. This role is responsible for supporting effective stock planning, inventory control, and operational performance through accurate data analysis and system management. The successful candidate will investigate stock variances, monitor inventory levels, and provide timely insights to support operational teams and maintain data accuracy across business systems.

About The Role

How you will contribute:

  • Review and analyse component minimum and maximum stock levels by SKU, using historical demand data to support effective inventory planning.

  • Monitor stock availability against agreed minimum and maximum levels, identifying shortages and coordinating stock replenishment activities.

  • Create and manage stock orders to ensure operational requirements are met, including urgent requests driven by unexpected changes in demand.

  • Complete goods receipt (GR) processes, ensuring stock is accurately allocated to the correct system locations.

  • Act as the first point of contact for stock variance investigations, completing initial checks before escalating complex issues to the stock team for further investigation.

  • Perform system-to-system checks across GSX, EWM (SAP), and FileMaker SFS, ensuring unit statuses are aligned and maintaining data integrity.

  • Identify and report system discrepancies and Pareto issues, providing detailed analysis and reports to support management decision-making.

  • Maintain and improve stock management processes, ensuring procedures are documented, accurate, and consistently followed.

  • Work closely with operational departments, acting as a key liaison to resolve issues and improve stock visibility.

  • Complete investigations in a timely manner, ensuring accurate records and alignment across operational systems.

  • Act as an ambassador for DP World at all times, promoting company values, safety standards, ethical practices, and a positive working culture.
     

Your Key Skills/Experience

  • Experience within logistics, supply chain, inventory control, or a similar operational environment.

  • Strong analytical skills with experience interpreting data and identifying trends or opportunities for improvement.

  • Experience using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and data reporting tools.

  • Knowledge and experience of stock management processes and operational systems.

  • Excellent attention to detail with the ability to identify errors, investigate issues, and maintain data accuracy.

  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to build effective relationships across the business and with customers.

  • Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and deliver results within agreed deadlines.

  • Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across teams and within a fast-paced operational environment.

  • A proactive, solutions-focused approach with a positive “can do” attitude.

  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive business information appropriately.

Compensation

DP World offers exciting and challenging roles within a growing international organization. We strive to hire and develop the right people, locally and globally, stimulating personal growth and self-development within an informal atmosphere. We offer a market competitive compensation package.

About DP World

Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally.

With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 120,000 employees spanning 75 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future.

We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses -- Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades.

What's more, we're reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we’re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.

WE MAKE TRADE FLOW

TO CHANGE WHAT'S POSSIBLE FOR EVERYONE

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Skills Required

  • Experience within logistics, supply chain, inventory control, or similar operational environment
  • Experience with GSX, SAP EWM, and FileMaker SFS (system-to-system checks and reconciliation)
  • Proficient with Microsoft Excel and data reporting tools
  • Knowledge and experience of stock management processes and operational systems
  • Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret data and identify trends
  • Excellent attention to detail and ability to investigate and maintain data accuracy
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to build relationships
  • Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines
  • Strong collaboration skills and ability to work in a fast-paced operational environment
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive business information

DP World Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about DP World and has not been reviewed or approved by DP World.

  • Fair & Transparent Compensation Fair & Transparent Compensation: Pay is considered competitive in many contexts, with strong salary perceptions in several regions. Feedback suggests compensation is sometimes viewed as equitable, with salary practices described as compliant and fair.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits: Wellness initiatives, flexible working hours, and practical supports like reimbursements for mobile, home internet, and home‑office equipment are emphasized. Feedback suggests these benefits contribute meaningfully to everyday work‑life needs.
  • Healthcare Strength Healthcare Strength: Health coverage is described as comprehensive in some locations, including medical emergency coverage and life insurance. A broader emphasis on health, safety, and wellbeing programs reinforces this support.

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The Company
HQ: Dubai
Year Founded: 2005

What We Do

Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally. With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 108,000 employees, spanning 74 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future. We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses – Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades. What’s more, we’re reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we’re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door. We make trade flow, to change what’s possible for everyone.

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