Demand Planner - Grocery Inventory and Replenishment

Talabat Holding; Doha; On-site; QAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

talabat is seeking an experienced Demand Planner to support the Doha, Qatar grocery network. You will own demand forecasts, monitor stock movement, and coordinate replenishment to ensure optimal store availability across talabat Mart locations.

The role requires at least four years in demand planning, with FMCG and 3PL/warehouse exposure. You will collaborate with Category Managers and suppliers to minimize stockouts and excess inventory while improving forecasting accuracy.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in demand planning.
• Strong knowledge of forecasting methods and planning processes.
• Experience in FMCG demand planning and replenishment is mandatory.
• Experience with warehouse management or 3PL relationships is required.
• Detail-oriented with ability to translate data into actionable plans.

Responsibilities

• Prepare demand forecasts to support inventory availability across talabat Mart stores.
• Analyze stock movements and adjust replenishment parameters as needed.
• Coordinate purchase orders and monitor supplier lead times.
• Monitor forecast accuracy and identify opportunities to improve planning.
• Collaborate with Category Managers, suppliers and operations to reduce stockouts.

Skills

Demand forecasting

Inventory planning

Replenishment

FMCG experience

3PL liaison

Job description

Demand Planner - Grocery Inventory and Replenishment Job Snapshot - Role: Demand Planner - Location: Doha, Qatar - Industry: Grocery - Function: Supply Chain - Experience: Minimum 4 years in demand planning, including FMCG demand planning and replenishment experience - Job Type: Full Time - Work Arrangement: On-site

Position Overview talabat is looking for an experienced Demand Planner to support the growth and inventory performance of talabat Mart in Doha, Qatar. talabat Mart is the company 's cloud store concept, designed to provide customers with convenient grocery delivery in approximately 30 minutes at competitive prices. As the business expands, accurate demand forecasting and effective inventory replenishment are essential to maintaining product availability and efficient store operations. In this role, you will manage demand forecasts, monitor stock movement, maintain replenishment parameters and coordinate purchase orders to ensure stores have the right products in the right quantities. You will work closely with Category Managers, suppliers and operational stakeholders to improve inventory availability, reduce out-of-stock situations and avoid excess inventory. The ideal candidate has at least four years of demand planning experience, a strong background in fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), and practical experience in warehouse management or third-party logistics (3PL) partner relationships.

Job Details

• Country: Qatar
• City: Doha
• Industry: Grocery
• Function: Supply Chain
• Salary: Not disclosed
• Gender: No Preference
• Candidate Nationality: Not specified
• Job Type: Full Time
• Work Arrangement: On-site

What 's on Your Plate

Demand Forecasting and Inventory Planning

• Prepare demand forecasts to support inventory availability across talabat Mart stores.
• Analyze current inventory positions and expected product demand.
• Determine appropriate replenishment requirements based on stock levels and demand forecasts.
• Initiate store replenishment orders according to forecasted requirements.
• Monitor forecast accuracy and identify opportunities to improve planning.
• Review stock requirements to help prevent out-of-stock situations.
• Identify excess inventory risks and recommend appropriate adjustments.
• Support balanced inventory levels across assigned stores.
• Update ordering parameters in response to changes in demand and stock movement.

Inventory Monitoring and Control

• Monitor daily inventory movement across relevant store locations.
• Review stock availability and inventory positions.
• Prepare daily inventory adjustment reports.
• Identify stock discrepancies and investigate relevant changes.
• Monitor inventory levels to support consistent product availability.
• Maintain accurate records of in-stock quantities and inventory positions.
• Review inventory information to identify potential replenishment issues.
• Coordinate with relevant teams when stock adjustments are required.
• Support accurate inventory reporting and planning decisions.

Replenishment Model Management

• Maintain the parameters used in the inventory replenishment model.
• Ensure replenishment information is accurately recorded in the system.
• Review supplier lead times and update planning parameters as required.
• Maintain appropriate reorder points for relevant products.
• Review economic order quantities to support efficient purchasing.
• Account for supplier minimum order quantities when preparing replenishment plans.
• Monitor the accuracy of replenishment settings.
• Adjust planning parameters according to inventory performance and operational requirements.
• Support effective use of the replenishment model across assigned stores.

Purchase Order Management

• Prepare purchase orders based on demand forecasts and replenishment requirements.
• Dispatch orders to suppliers within the required timelines.
• Track purchase orders from submission through receipt.
• Monitor expected delivery dates and identify potential supply delays.
• Coordinate with suppliers regarding outstanding orders.
• Maintain accurate records of purchase order status.
• Follow up on order discrepancies or delivery concerns.
• Support timely receipt of inventory at store locations.
• Ensure purchase order information is reflected accurately in relevant records.

Supplier Coordination and Collaborative Planning

• Work with suppliers to improve demand forecasting and replenishment activities.
• Share relevant planning information to support supply coordination.
• Review supplier lead times and ordering requirements.
• Coordinate suppliers to address stock availability concerns.
• Support collaborative forecasting and inventory planning.
• Monitor supplier-related factors affecting replenishment performance.
• Maintain effective communication regarding purchase orders and expected deliveries.
• Identify opportunities to improve supplier coordination and inventory flow.

Category Management Collaboration

• Work closely with Category Managers to manage relevant product inventory.
• Review category-level demand and stock requirements.
• Coordinate replenishment priorities based on product availability and expected demand.
• Share inventory insights that support category planning decisions.
• Identify products requiring changes to ordering parameters.
• Support category teams with timely inventory and purchasing information.
• Coordinate actions to reduce excess stock and product shortages.
• Maintain alignment between inventory planning and category requirements.

Inventory Analysis and Reporting

• Prepare accurate inventory analysis and replenishment reports.
• Produce purchase forecasts to support procurement and operational planning.
• Review stock movement and purchasing trends.
• Identify changes in product demand and inventory performance.
• Analyze inventory information to support ordering decisions.
• Highlight potential stock availability risks.
• Maintain reliable records for planning and reporting purposes.
• Communicate relevant findings to Category Managers and other stakeholders.
• Use analytical tools to support effective demand planning.

What Did We Order Professional Experience

• Minimum 4 years of experience in demand planning.
• Strong understanding of demand planning principles and forecasting methods.
• Ability to manage the complete demand forecasting process.
• Experience in FMCG demand planning and replenishment is mandatory.
• Experience in warehouse management or third-party logistics partner relationship management is mandatory.
• Practical understanding of inventory planning and replenishment activities.
• Experience working with inventory information and supplier ordering requirements.

Demand Planning and Supply Chain Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of inventory forecasting and replenishment processes.
• Understanding of stock availability and inventory control principles.
• Ability to maintain replenishment planning parameters.
• Familiarity with supplier lead times and reorder points.
• Understanding of economic order quantities and minimum order quantities.
• Ability to coordinate purchase orders and track inventory receipts.
• Knowledge of warehouse or logistics coordination requirements.
• Ability to analyze inventory movement and purchasing forecasts.

Analytical and Technical Skills

• Excellent analytical skills.
• Strong attention to data accuracy and detail.
• Confidence working with demand forecasts and inventory information.
• Ability to interpret stock movement and purchasing data.
• Comfortable using technology and analytical tools.
• Hands-on approach to working with different systems and tools.
• Ability to identify inventory planning problems and recommend solutions.
• Strong reporting and record-keeping abilities.

Planning and Organizational Skills

• Highly organized and structured approach to work.
• Ability to prioritize tasks according to operational requirements.
• Strong attention to detail when managing inventory and purchase information.
• Ability to coordinate several planning activities simultaneously.
• Practical problem-solving skills.
• Focus on delivering solutions and maintaining efficient workflows.
• Ability to manage changing priorities in a fast-moving operational environment.

Communication and Stakeholder Management

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with senior-level executives.
• Experience managing the expectations of multiple stakeholders.
• Confidence working with Category Managers, suppliers and operational teams.
• Strong interpersonal and intercultural communication skills.
• Ability to encourage cooperation across teams.
• Clear communication of inventory requirements, planning updates and supply concerns.

Language Requirements

Fluent English and Arabic language skills are required.

Personal Attributes

• Detail-oriented and analytical mindset.
• Strong organizational discipline.
• Proactive approach to resolving operational challenges.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new situations.
• Comfortable working in an evolving business environment.
• Ability to take responsibility for assigned planning activities.
• Collaborative approach to working with different teams.
• Commitment to accurate planning and effective inventory management.

About talabat Mart

talabat Mart is talabat 's own grocery cloud store concept, developed to provide convenient access to everyday grocery products through fast delivery. Initially launched in Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates, the service has expanded into additional markets. The Demand Planner plays an important role in supporting store inventory availability, accurate forecasting and efficient replenishment as the grocery business develops.

About talabat

talabat is an on-demand food and grocery delivery platform serving customers across the Middle East and North Africa. The company connects customers with restaurants, grocery stores and other local businesses through technology-supported delivery services. talabat is part of the Delivery Hero Group, an international local delivery platform headquartered in Berlin, Germany. Delivery Hero operates in approximately 65 countries worldwide and has been listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 2017. The company is also part of the MDAX stock market index.