Demand Planner KSA

Ferrero; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ferrero in Jeddah seeks a Demand Planner to translate market insights and sales trends into reliable forecasts. You will support product availability, optimize inventory, and drive sustainable growth across channels.

You will work with Supply Chain and commercial teams to ensure efficient stock management, escalate risks, and continuously improve planning processes using SAP and related systems.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of experience in Demand Planning or a related field.
• Experience with SAP stock management and planning systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage accurate demand forecasts using market insights and sales trends.
• Lead regular demand planning reviews with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Monitor KPIs, analyze SKU performance, and identify risks and opportunities.
• Ensure effective stock management and collaborate with Supply Chain and commercial teams.

Skills

Demand planning

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Tools

SAP

Job description

About the Role

You will drive accurate demand planning by translating market insights, sales trends, and business requirements into reliable forecasts that support product availability, inventory optimization, and sustainable business growth. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will help ensure effective supply chain execution, informed decision-making, and continuous improvement of planning processes.

Main Responsibilities

As a Demand Planner, you will be responsible for developing and managing accurate demand forecasts by leveraging market insights, sales trends, and business data to support informed decision-making and optimize business performance. You will conduct detailed sales, channel, and SKU analysis, lead regular demand planning reviews with cross-functional stakeholders, monitor key performance indicators, and proactively identify risks and growth opportunities. Working closely with Supply Chain and commercial teams, you will ensure effective stock management, maintain critical planning data to support order fulfillment and replenishment, manage escalations when required, and drive continuous process improvements through innovative planning practices and systems.

About You

Possessing 1 to 3 years of experience in Demand Planning, Supply Chain, or a related field within the consumer goods industry, you bring a strong understanding of demand planning processes and logistics planning techniques. Experience with SAP stock management and planning systems, combined with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, enables you to translate data into actionable business insights. You are an effective communicator with proven stakeholder management skills and the ability to collaborate across functions to achieve business objectives. A proactive mindset, coupled with a passion for continuous improvement and process innovation, will support your success in this role.

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About Ferrero

Ferrero began its journey in the small town of Alba in Piedmont, Italy, in 1946. Today, it is one of the world’s largest sweet-packaged food companies, with many iconic brands sold in countries all over the world. Find out more about Ferrero at ferrero.com.

DE&I at Ferrero

Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative, and highly rewarding. Find out more here.