Demand Planner

Black & Grey HR; Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Demand Planner to develop and maintain forecasts for supermarket products. The role requires a strong analytical background, proficiency in demand planning tools, and collaboration with various teams to ensure effective inventory management. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in demand planning within the retail sector. Knowledge of local market trends is desired.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in demand planning.
• Experience in the retail or FMCG sector is preferred.
• Knowledge of supermarket operations and local market trends in KSA.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve demand forecasts across product categories.
• Monitor sales trends and adjust forecasts as needed.
• Participate in S&OP meetings with data-driven insights.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Proficiency in advanced MS Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or Business Administration

Master’s degree in relevant field

Tools

Demand planning tools

ERP systems

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

- Develop, maintain, and improve demand forecasts across all supermarket product categories using statistical models, historical sales data, and market insights.

- Collaborate with category managers, supply chain, and sales teams to align demand plans with business objectives and promotional activities.

- Monitor sales trends, seasonal demand patterns, and market dynamics to adjust forecasts and prevent stock-outs or overstocking.

- Ensure accurate inventory planning and replenishment strategies to achieve targeted service levels and minimize waste.

- Participate in S&OP (Sales and Operations Planning) meetings, providing data-driven insights and recommendations.

- Track forecast accuracy, analyze variances, and implement corrective actions for continuous improvement.

- Coordinate with suppliers and logistics teams to ensure timely product availability.

- Prepare regular reports and dashboards for management on demand trends, forecast accuracy, and inventory status.

Skills

Requirements

- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s degree preferred).

- Minimum 3–5 years of experience in demand planning, preferably in the retail or FMCG sector.

- Strong analytical skills with proficiency in demand planning tools, ERP systems, and advanced MS Excel.

- Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively across departments.

- Knowledge of supermarket operations, product assortment, and local market trends in KSA is highly desirable.

- Fluent in English; Arabic language skills are a plus