Senior Demand Planning & Forecasting Lead

careem; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

careem in the United Arab Emirates is looking for a Senior Demand Planner to take ownership of demand planning from statistical modeling to facilitation. You will manage demand forecasting models, develop frameworks for demand variability, and lead the S & OP processes.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience in demand planning and a strong background in SQL and Excel. Knowledge of BI tools and a proactive mindset are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in demand planning, preferably in quick commerce or high-velocity retail.
• Experience in a high-growth tech company or start-up.
• Solid grasp of statistical forecasting methods.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain demand forecasting models across categories.
• Develop frameworks to manage demand variability.
• Facilitate weekly and monthly S & OP processes.

Skills

Demand planning

Statistical forecasting

Advanced SQL

Advanced Excel/Google Sheets

BI Tools proficiency

Python or R

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics or related quantitative field

Tools

Looker

Tableau

Metabase

Job description

careem in the United Arab Emirates is looking for a Senior Demand Planner to take ownership of demand planning from statistical modeling to facilitation. You will manage demand forecasting models, develop frameworks for demand variability, and lead the S & OP processes.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience in demand planning and a strong background in SQL and Excel. Knowledge of BI tools and a proactive mindset are essential for success in this role.