
Demand Planning and Analysis Specialist
الوصف الوظيفي
المسؤوليات
1. Demand Planning and Forecasting (40% of the workload):
Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts for 150-200 private label SKUs across all categories (current and future products)
Create rolling 12-months demand plans using statistical forecasting methods and market intelligence
Analyze historical sales data, seasonality trends, market trends, and promotional impacts to improve forecast accuracy
Monitor forecast accuracy KPIs and implement continuous improvement initiatives
Manage transition from current legacy system to MS Dynamics for planning processes
2. Managing new products launches (15% of the workload):
Determine launch volume forecasts for new private label products
Collaborate with Marketing to understand launch strategies and promotional plans
Monitor post-launch performance and adjust forecasts accordingly
Provide recommendations for phase-out of underperforming SKUs
Track suppliers' performance and related demand/ consumption figures
3. Stock management (15% of the workload):
Determine optimal inventory levels balancing service levels with working capital requirements and handling both local and imported products
Monitor stock levels and identify potential stockouts or excess inventory situations
Coordinate with procurement team member to ensure timely product availability
Track and report on inventory KPIs including days of inventory, stock turns, and waste
4. Business Analytics and Reporting (20% of the workload):
Support Marketing Department with data-driven insights for campaign planning and any analytical requirements
Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards for real-time business performance monitoring
Provide weekly/monthly reports on sales performance, forecast accuracy, and inventory metrics
Conduct deep-dive analysis on category and SKU performance as needed
