Demand and Supply Planner Saudi Arabia (f/m/d)

Freudenberg; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international company in Saudi Arabia is looking for a Demand Planner to ensure accurate forecasting and timely replenishment of products. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, 2-3 years of experience in demand planning, and strong analytical skills. Proficiency in Excel, SAP, and IBP is essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in demand planning, preferably in consumer goods or B2B.
• Strong command of Excel and experience with SAP, IBP, and BI tools.

Responsibilities

• Plan demand for a portfolio of products, ensuring forecast accuracy.
• Manage replenishment by placing orders to production sites and suppliers.
• Lead or support the monthly demand planning process.

Skills

Excel

Statistical analysis

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

English (B2 level)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Economics, or related field

Tools

SAP

IBP

BI tools

Job description

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Responsibilities

• Plan demand for a portfolio of products, ensuring excellent forecast accuracy and timely replenishment to meet customer service targets.
• Achieve agreed KPIs such as SFD (Sales Forecast Development), IC SL (Internal Customer Service Level), and SSL (Stock Service Level).
• Continuously review and update sales and production forecasts in terms of quantity and value across different time horizons (short, mid, long-term).
• Manage replenishment by placing orders to production sites, suppliers, and co-packers, ensuring timely and accurate delivery.
• Ensure forecasting input from Sales, Marketing, and other departments (e.g., promotions, launches, delistings) is timely and reliable.
• Maintain and periodically review planning master data in SAP and IBP (Integrated Business Planning) to support accurate forecasting and appropriate replenishment strategies.
• Lead or support the monthly demand planning process and contribute to the S&OP cycle.
• Monitor deviations between forecasts and actual sales and propose corrective actions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in demand planning, preferably in a consumer goods or B2B environment.
• Strong command of Excel; experience with SAP, IBP, and BI tools is a strong asset.
• Good knowledge of forecasting techniques and statistical analysis.
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
• Very good command of English (minimum B2 level).