Senior Demand Planner

Nasco Trading; Farwaniya; On-site; KWD 13,392 - 20,088; Full time

Job summary

A leading trading company based in Kuwait is seeking an experienced Senior Demand Planner. This role involves optimizing inventory levels and product availability, managing demand forecasting, and collaborating with sales, marketing, and finance teams. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant bachelor's degree and possess strong analytical skills. Duties include preparing demand forecasts, ensuring timely inventory replenishment, and tracking performance indicators to improve forecast accuracy. Submit your CV in PDF format for consideration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business, or a related field.
• Understanding of inventory management practices and procedures.
• Proven experience in demand planning or supply chain management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain demand forecasts based on historical data and market analysis.
• Work closely with procurement to ensure timely replenishment of inventory.
• Analyze the impact of promotions and new product launches on demand.

Skills

Demand forecasting

Analytical skills

Effective communication

Research skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business, or a related field

Tools

Forecasting software

Excel

Job description

Nasco Group is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Demand Planner to optimize our inventory levels and product availability. Your duties will include managing and improving our demand forecasting activities, collaborating with sales, marketing, and finance teams, and ensuring effective inventory management. A successful Senior Demand Planner will be able to improve our demand forecast accuracy, identify potential supply and demand issues, and devise ways to minimize stock shortages.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain demand forecasts based on historical data and market analysis.
• Utilize forecasting software and tools to generate accurate predictions.
• Work closely with procurement to ensure timely replenishment of inventory.
• Identify trends and provide insights to optimize inventory and minimize stockouts
• Prepare and present demand forecasts for stakeholders and management.
• Continuously monitor and adjust forecasts based on changing market conditions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance overall supply chain performance.
• Analyze the impact of promotions and new product launches on demand.
• Track key performance indicators to measure forecast accuracy and effectiveness

Profile

Requirements and skills

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business, or a related field.
• Understanding of inventory management practices and procedures
• Excellent analytical skills
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Capable of conducting insightful research
• Proven experience in demand planning or supply chain management.
• Proficiency in forecasting software and Excel.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

To apply, kindly submit your CV in PDF format to [e-mail].