Demand Planning Analyst

Job description / Role

Our client, a multinational FMCG company, is looking for an experienced and professional Demand Planning Analyst to join their team in Saudi Arabia.

Reporting to the Financial Controller the Demand Planning Analyst will drive the product order process.

The Role
Job responsibilities include but not are not limited to the following:

Gather market orders & forecasts from markets/distributors by requested Groups deadlines.
Input data in our demand planning software SAP APO.
Guarantee the accuracy of the forecast maintained in APO in order to prevent any Out of Stock/Overstock of NTM or Finished goods.
Manage the phase in/out for new or delisted products with clear recommendations on volumes phasing.
Follow-up and ensure on-time deliveries, that volumes delivered are as per customers demands and that all required documents are rightly sent off the distributors to allow a smooth clearing process.
Be a problem solver when facing production/shipping/clearing issues in order not to face OOS in the markets by interacting closely with Supply Chain and distributors.
Provide reports when required on the status of open orders, order confirmations and invoices to allow a maximum of clarity and visibility to the distributors.
Understand, measure and report the potential impacts of volumes variations on gross margins.
Report volumes in the LE Application software.

Requirements

The successful candidate will poses the following key skills and attributes:

2 -3 years of relevant planning experience.
Advanced excel skills and knowledge.
Logical thinker with strong analytic skills.
SAP experience is preferred.

About the Company

Mackenzie Jones Middle East has decades of recruitment expertise in various industry sectors. Along with a deep understanding of key market sectors and regions, we never forget to treat clients, companies and candidates as individuals who have unique needs.

So we always listen, constantly learn, occasionally challenge and frequently advise. Its all part of a service renowned for its courtesy, consideration and dedication. Based in Dubai since 2006, our office covers the GCC and Levant countries and with the right regional expertise, we are the leading specialists.

Were growing rapidly because people appreciate our honesty, commitment and results.