Category Demand Planner

Job description / Role

Major multi national brand with household named, instantly recognisable products seeks excellent Category Demand Planner for Saudi Arabia.

Our client is major player within the food manufacturing industry and recently invested significantly into its Saudi Arabian operation in order to bring the business significantly closer to its customers.

With several manufacturing and sales distribution offices across the GCC and Levant region, the business operates across a number of product categories and enters into all channels within the food industry including retail and food service, where the business holds considerable market share.
The working environment is exceptional with colleagues co-ordinating tasks in a team spirit that fosters creative, innovation dialogue and thought.

As the business is a major MNC it has outstanding career progression opportunities that could see you potentially working on any continent. This, coupled with a leading internal training and development program offers the right candidate real opportunity for professional growth.

Following a recent meeting with several senior members of staff we have been asked to find an exceptional candidate for the role of Category Demand Planner. Working closely with the sales and marketing team you will be responsible for generating forecasts to key brands in both traditional and modern retail trade routes to market, as well as driving continuous improvement in terms of processes, data analysis with both customers and the business.
You will be charged with building solid internal and external relationships built on trust which will aid you in enabling both yourself and the business to drive better forecasting.

Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 (TAX FREE) + Bonus & Benefits

Requirements

To be considered for the exceptional opportunity you MUST meet the following criteria:

Be Degree educated
Proficient in IS and planning systems
3+ years of commercial experience in Supply Chain & Demand Planning
Exceptional numeric and analytical skills
Ideally hold strong Arabic language skills coupled with exceptional English language skills
This role will attract immediate attention and our client is seeking a quick appointment, so don’t delay in forwarding your CV for this Category Demand Planning role based in KSA today!

About the Company

Why Focus International?

Firstly, we know our market and we deliver. Based in the UAE & The United Kingdom we have a track record of developing long term relationships with candidates & clients over the last 10 years who see the benefit of strategic Talent Management, from Graduates to Main Board appointments.

Our main areas of expertise lie within the following:

Functions:
Production & Engineering Food Technology Sales & Marketing Product Development Supply Chain & Logistics Human Resources
Finance
Purchasing

Channels: Manufacturing Retail Foodservice Distribution Ingredients Packaging
Hospitality
Equipment & Services

Categories: Bakery Dairy Grocery Added value chilled foods Frozen foods Fresh Produce Meat, Poultry & Fish Drinks and Beverages

To support our work, we have an extensive database of internationally based food, drink & FMCG professionals. We advertise on all relevant websites, we network constantly and with a team of experienced Search Consultants we know the people you will want to talk to.

We are the regions largest and only dedicated Food and Drink recruiter complimented by a number of excellent relations within many non food FMCG companies across the MEA who see the value our approach offers. Born out of a strategic vision from our parent group Focus Management Consultants Ltd to be closer to our international partners across the MEA region, we have rapidly become one of the premier FMCG recruitment consultancies working with both large multinational businesses and local operations. Supporting our consultative recruitment activity we utilise the most optimised and developed web and social media engagement techniques available in the market allowing our team of specialist consultants to engage with candidates & clients on many different media platforms. As innovative leaders of our sector, we are constantly investing in creative ways to source and attract candidates and add value to the recruitment process for our clients.

Our business approach is ethical and honest, and it is our clear objective to maintain integrity with both clients and candidates at all times.

The aim is to become your preferred recruitment contact who will work in partnership with you, assisting and advising at all times your search for that next career opportunity. We also desire to become the preferred partner of choice to FMCG businesses for your ongoing and long term recruitment needs. We will achieve this by delivering you highly effective solutions and committing to you for both your immediate and future business needs.