Demand Planner

Develop and facilitate the consensus forecast for the assigned brand on SPGR level aiming to balance between the relevant KPIs [Service Level, Forecast Accuracy, Bias & Inventory Value]. Order management, securing customer service, distribution, inventory planning and waste management. Forecasting demand by analyzing sales data and market trends with the distributors. Coordinating with Supply planners for on time and in full NPDs and Relaunches. Monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) related to supply chain performance and identifying opportunities for process improvement. Manage inventory at distributor effectively to secure product sales and devise improvement actions to maximize utilization. Controlling demand & replenishment for items based on SKU classification. Monitor, evaluate and build depletion plans for excess stocks, blocked stocks and short shelf-life stocks. Report on inventory (DIH) and forecast accuracy monthly. Monthly reporting on Waste risks and depletion action plans. Report NS & IMS forecast accuracy by SKU for M+3 & M+1 for owned categories and markets monthly. Track and report on distributor stock coverage progression & expected YE landing. Liaise with cross-functional teams including sales, marketing, finance to ensure alignment of supply chain activities with business goals. Bachelor from an accredited university with a focus on Engineering, Logistics or Supply Chain. 5+ years of experience in demand/supply planning in an FMCG company or similar industry. High proficiency in MS Office applications with emphasis on advanced excel. Knowledge of SAP (R3 & APO) is an advantage. High analytical skills & attention to details. Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English are mandatory. Arabic is a plus.