Product Planning Assistant

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United Arab Emirates
Salary not specified
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Full-time
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Job Description

📦 We're Hiring: Product Planning Assistant 📍 Location: United Arab Emirates (Remote) 🕒 Employment Type: Full-Time 💼 Experience Level: Mid-Level 🌐 Work Arrangement: Fully RemoteAbout Us Halvion is a growing international organization focused on product development, operational efficiency, supply chain coordination, and sustainable business growth. Our teams collaborate across Product Management, Planning, Sales, Marketing, Operations, Procurement, Finance, and Supply Chain to deliver products effectively and respond to changing market demands.The Role We are seeking an organized, analytical, and detail-oriented Product Planning Assistant to support product planning activities, demand forecasting, product lifecycle management, inventory coordination, and cross-functional communication. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional looking to develop their career in product planning and commercial operations within an international and fully remote working environment.Key Responsibilities - Provide day-to-day administrative and operational support to the Product Planning team. - Assist with product planning, scheduling, and launch activities. - Maintain accurate product information, specifications, and planning records. - Support demand forecasting and sales planning activities. - Collect and analyze sales, inventory, market, and product performance data. - Assist in preparing product forecasts, planning reports, and management presentations. - Monitor inventory levels and identify potential shortages or excess stock. - Coordinate with Supply Chain, Procurement, Operations, and Sales teams on product requirements. - Support product launch planning and ensure key milestones are tracked. - Maintain product calendars, schedules, and planning timelines. - Track product availability, lead times, replenishment requirements, and delivery schedules. - Assist with product lifecycle management, including new launches, updates, and discontinuations. - Coordinate product-related information between internal departments. - Support the preparation of purchase and replenishment requirements based on demand. - Monitor product performance against forecasts and planning targets. - Identify discrepancies between planned and actual sales or inventory levels. - Assist with data collection for demand and supply planning meetings. - Prepare regular product planning reports, spreadsheets, and dashboards. - Maintain planning databases, ERP systems, and internal documentation. - Support product assortment and portfolio reviews. - Assist in monitoring market trends, customer demand, and competitor activity. - Coordinate with suppliers and external partners when required. - Follow up on product orders, delivery schedules, and planning-related issues. - Escalate potential supply, inventory, or product availability risks to relevant managers. - Support process improvement initiatives within product planning operations. - Ensure product planning documentation is accurate, complete, and up to date. - Assist with cross-functional meetings and record action items and follow-ups. - Maintain confidentiality of commercial, product, supplier, and business information. - Support other product planning and operational activities as required.Requirements - Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Marketing, Operations Management, or a related field. - 2+ years of experience in product planning, supply chain, inventory management, sales operations, or a related role. - Basic understanding of demand planning, inventory management, and product lifecycle processes. - Strong analytical and numerical skills. - Excellent attention to detail and accuracy. - Strong organizational and time-management abilities. - Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. - Experience with Excel, ERP systems, planning software, or business databases. - Familiarity with forecasting, inventory reporting, or supply chain processes is an advantage. - Strong communication and cross-functional coordination skills. - Ability to interpret sales, inventory, and product performance data. - Strong problem-solving and follow-up skills. - Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment. - Strong written and verbal English communication skills. - Experience working with international or multicultural teams is an advantage. - UAE/GCC experience is an advantage but not required. - Relevant supply chain, planning, product management, or business certifications are welcome but not mandatory.What We Offer - 🌍 Fully Remote Work Arrangement - 💼 Full-Time Product Planning Assistant Position - 📈 Career Growth & Professional Development - 📦 Exposure to Product Planning, Demand Forecasting & Supply Chain Operations - 🤝 International & Collaborative Working Environment - 🕒 Flexible Working Environment - 🚀 Opportunity to Support Product Development & Business Growth - 🌐 International Product, Supplier & Stakeholder Exposure

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