Demand Planner Saudi Arabia (f/m/d)

Freudenberg Home and Cleaning Solutions; Jeddah; Hybrid; SAR 149,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supplier of household products in Jeddah is looking for a Demand Planner. The role involves planning demand, achieving sales forecasts, and managing replenishments. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree and 2-3 years of experience in demand planning. Strong Excel skills and familiarity with SAP and IBP are essential. This position offers a hybrid work model and opportunities for personal development.

Benefits

Family Insurance Plan

Flexible Work Models

Performance Related Bonus

Personal Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in demand planning, preferably in consumer goods or B2B.
• Command of statistical analysis skills.
• Willingness to grow and develop is essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan demand for a portfolio of products to ensure forecast accuracy.
• Achieve KPIs such as SFD and SSL.
• Manage replenishment, placing orders to ensure timely delivery.
• Lead the monthly demand planning process.
• Monitor forecast deviations and propose corrective actions.

Skills

Strong command of Excel

Experience with SAP

Experience with IBP

Knowledge of forecasting techniques

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration abilities

Very good command of English

Education

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

Tools

SAP

IBP

BI tools

Job description

Working at Freudenberg: "We will wow your world!" This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 52,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments.

Freudenberg Home and Cleaning Solutions is a Business Group of Freudenberg and a leading global supplier of branded cleaning systems as well as household and laundry care products. The portfolio includes brands such as Vileda®, Gimi®, Wettex® and Marigold®. The company employs more than 3,800 people and hosts a global distribution network.

Benefits

• Family Insurance Plan: All-important health protection for self, spouse and eligible children.
• Flexible Work Models: We allow for flexible work models to ensure both professional and personal success.
• Performance Related Bonus: When you have an impact, you can reap the rewards.
• Personal Development: We offer a variety of trainings to ensure you can develop in your career.
• Welcome to career changers: We look forward to your application, even if you do not have specific prior experience. All you need is the willingness to grow and develop

Jeddah

Hybrid Work

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Demand Planner Saudi Arabia (f/m/d)

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).

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.