Senior Demand Planner

17 hours ago


Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates The Petshop Full time

The Demand Planning Manager will oversee demand forecasting and analysis to ensure optimal stock availability, inventory turnover, and profitability. Working closely with Slim4, this role requires regular alignment with marketing, sales, and finance teams to capture insights and adjust forecasts accordingly. Key responsibilities include guiding supply planners, managing ad hoc adjustments for promotions, and optimizing margins through data-driven analysis.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Demand Forecasting : Conduct demand forecasting in Slim4, using data insights and coordinating with marketing, sales, and finance during monthly demand review meetings.
  2. Inventory Planning and Stock Level Management : Ensure optimal inventory levels to meet demand without overstocking, managing stock availability, and balancing inventory turnover and holding costs.
  3. Adjusting Forecasts for Promotions and Market Changes : Continuously update forecasts to reflect new information, such as promotional activity, market shifts, or product launches. Ensuring forecasts are responsive to current events and maintain alignment with overall business goals.
  4. Supplier and Vendor Coordination : Collaborate with suppliers and vendors to ensure they can meet demand requirements and adjust forecasts as needed to align with lead times and service levels.
  5. Data Analysis : Analyze demand trends, inventory turnover, stock value, and identify margin improvement opportunities.
  6. Cross-Functional Alignment : Lead monthly demand review meetings to align forecasts with commercial, marketing, and financial strategies.
  7. Supply Planner Guidance : Provide guidance to supply planners on managing stock levels and inventory requirements.
  8. Supplier Margin Analysis : Conduct periodic reviews of supplier margins to find cost optimization opportunities without compromising quality.
  9. Continuous Improvement : Identify and implement process enhancements in demand planning workflows to improve forecast accuracy and reduce lead times.

Requirements

  1. 2-5 years of experience in supply and demand planning, preferably within the regional retail sector
  2. Proficiency in Slim4 for demand planning
  3. Advanced skills in Power BI for data visualization and reporting
  4. Advanced Excel proficiency for data management and analysis
  5. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  6. Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
  7. Experience with margin analysis and cost streamlining for enhanced profitability
  8. Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field
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