Demand Planning Manager

Job description / Role

Client is one of the largest B2C Retail companies in the UAE is looking for a Demand Planning Manager to ensure smooth and efficient operations & to fulfil the customer needs at all times.

The role of Demand Planning Manager will include, but not limited to the following:
* To generate a time phased forecast by product (sku) in value and volume based on Sales history, trends and Launch/Activity calendar, in line with the agreed Business Forecast - Forecast production - On time and In full.
* To Manage and Plan processes to ensure minimum level of stock is available in the business to achieve agreed Service Levels at least costs, meeting target .

Key Responsibilities
* Manage the execution of accurate and timely forecast and demand plan from suppliers to customers/stores.
* Manage the execution of accurate and timely forecast based sales history and gathered information from marketing & commercial.
* Sustains inventory guidelines and provides closed loop feedback regarding forecast trends and accuracy.
* Recommends forecasting model/tools targeting optimal forecast accuracy defined by Supplier Chain Manager.
* Uses all current and historical information/ market trends to develop SKU level demand plan - maintained on a weekly/monthly basis.
* Develop key metrics and measurement for senior management to facilitate effective decision making. Be the "head light" of the company relating to demand supply issues.
* Drive the Sales & Operation process and meetings. Aligns demand plan with sales budget/forecasts. Presents, solicits and assesses feedback on the various sales plans. Leads discussions and challenges discrepancies to ensure sales forecasts and demand plans accurately reflect expectations.
* Manage the ordering process from budget to return to vendor and work very closely with Supply Chain Coordination Team in charge of executing the orders.
* Challenge the inventory control.
* Based on forecast, calculate the needs and control the purchase orders accordingly
* Monitor and analyse regional stock levels
* Proactively propose and follow up on stock reduction plans
* Build up future stock levels to anticipate any corrective action
* Communicate timely to Sales and Marketing teams any important deviation Vs initial forecast (change of availability, risk of stock out, …)
* Drive the stock committee with Sales, Marketing and Finance teams

Job Offer
Confidential

Requirements

* A minimum 5+ years of relevant experience in Demand Planning and Inventory Management
* Must have experiencing n either FMCG OR Retail industries.
* Advanced level of Excel is mandatory
* Education in Supply Chain or Logistics Management
* Candidate must be based in the UAE

About the Company

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