DEMAND PLANNER 2401 views10 applications

Job Objective:

To effectively support the process of driving the Supply Chain as well as provide an accurate demand plan to guide the shipment plan.The demand planner will play a pivotal role in the Sales Inventory and Operations Planning process (S&OP) by collaborating with the Supply Chain management, Sales, Marketing, Brand and Finance Teams to ensure alignment in strategy between the forecast and financial plans.

Role:

As part of the monthly process cycle continuously perform sales trend analysis: analyze the market and customer group SKU wise

Identify and report significant promotional evaluations for key customers

Provide input to the Procurement Team in developing inventory strategies on existing items, new products, and product phase-outs.

Assess actual sell out performance in comparison to plan to determine variances and relay findings

Make recommendations for ongoing items based on findings for forward forecast revisions

Apply error analysis techniques to improve forecasting

Forecasts and Inventory KPI reporting and periodic MRP planning

Develop demand forecasts based on patterns and business trends

Skills & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain/Logistics/Operations/Business Management.

Accounting background will be an added advantage.

Minimum 3 years’ experience in product planning and/ or supply chain in the FMCG, Retail industry.

Great working knowledge of Supply Chain Metrics.

Hardworking, action-oriented, and results driven.

Strong English skills (written/spoken) are mandatory.

Proficiency in MS Office suite and ERP

To qualify, you must currently be based in UAE.

Only apply if you have the relevant experience.