Overview
Business Planning Manager | Al-Futtaim Automotive – BYD | Riyadh Jobs in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia at Al Futtaim Group
Overview of the Role
The Business Planning Manager will head the Business Planning function for BYD & Denza brands in KSA, owning the annual operating plan, mid-term strategic plan, and the analytical engine that supports executive decision-making. The role is the strategic backbone of the business — translating market intelligence, OE inputs, and operational data into coherent plans, investment cases, and management reviews. It carries significant influence across Sales, Aftersales, Finance, and Marketing, and is critical to delivering BYD & Denza’s growth ambition in the Kingdom.
What You Will Do
Business Planning & Strategy
- Lead the development of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and Mid-Term Plan (MTP) for BYD & Denza in KSA across Sales, Aftersales, and network expansion.
- Translate brand strategy, OE volume guidance, and market dynamics into bottom-up volume, revenue, and profitability plans.
- Build investment cases for new branches, showrooms, workshops, and brand initiatives.
Market Intelligence & Insights
- Track KSA market performance, competitor activity, EV adoption trends, pricing, and segment shifts.
- Translate market signals into actionable recommendations for Sales, Pricing, and Network teams.
Performance Reviews & Reporting
- Own the management review rhythm: monthly business reviews, quarterly performance decks, and ad-hoc executive papers.
- Build crisp, board-ready presentations for Al-Futtaim leadership and BYD HQ engagements.
- Develop and maintain the brand’s KPI scorecard across volume, share, profitability, and customer metrics.
Analytics & Modeling
- Build planning models, scenario analyses, and sensitivity studies to support pricing, volume, and investment decisions.
- Drive data discipline across the business — single source of truth for plan, forecast, and actuals.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with Sales, Aftersales, Marketing, Network Development, and Finance to build aligned plans.
- Lead the rolling forecast process and ensure timely course-correction when performance drifts from plan.
OE Engagement
- Support the BYD HQ planning interface — volume submissions, model mix planning, and strategic reviews.
Title: Business Planning Manager | Al-Futtaim Automotive – BYD | Riyadh
Company: Al Futtaim Group
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
