Data-Driven Demand Planner & Stock Optimizer

Confidential; Gouvernement Hawalli; On-site; KWD 6,000 - 12,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking a Demand Planner / Stock Controller to join our fast-paced retail environment. This role combines forecasting, planning, and execution to ensure product availability while optimizing stock efficiency.

You will build forecasts from historical data, monitor inventory, manage replenishment with suppliers, and analyze sales trends to continuously improve accuracy. If you thrive in data-driven teams, this is an opportunity to make a measurable impact.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in demand planning, supply chain, or inventory/stock control.
• Strong forecasting and demand planning experience is essential.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage a large number of SKUs.
• Strong coordination and communication across teams and suppliers.
• A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain accurate demand forecasts using historical data, trends, and business insights.
• Monitor inventory levels and ensure optimal stock availability while minimizing overstock and stockouts.
• Plan and manage replenishment cycles in coordination with suppliers and internal teams.
• Analyze sales performance, seasonality, and market behavior to continuously refine forecasts.
• Implement and improve stock control processes to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
• Partner with operations, finance, and commercial teams to support overall planning and decision-making.

Skills

Forecasting and demand planning

Advanced Excel

Analytical capabilities

Attention to detail

Coordination across teams & suppliers

Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset

Manage large number of SKUs

Job description

Confidential is seeking a Demand Planner / Stock Controller to join our fast-paced retail environment. This role combines forecasting, planning, and execution to ensure product availability while optimizing stock efficiency.

You will build forecasts from historical data, monitor inventory, manage replenishment with suppliers, and analyze sales trends to continuously improve accuracy. If you thrive in data-driven teams, this is an opportunity to make a measurable impact.