Integrated Planning & Forecasting Specialist

Azizia Panda United Inc.; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Panda Retail Company in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia seeks a Planner.SC to manage integrated planning, replenishment, and forecasting across stores and DCs. You will oversee weekly promos, forecast accuracy, and inventory targets, coordinating with suppliers to optimize service levels and reduce aging stock.

The role requires a degree in sciences, business, or supply chain, strong analytical skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and Tableau. Arabic and English language ability is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in sciences, business, supply chain management or engineering.
• Ability to work successfully with cross-functional teams.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office and Tableau.
• Good communication, time management and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain central replenishment at item/store level to assure best product availability.
• Manage central replenishment of product at DC level as measured by availability.
• Maintain replenishment attributes for products at DC and store levels.
• Follow replenishment parameters in the system with regular health checks.
• Handle weekly promo cycle from planning perspective including forecasting and allocation.
• Control inventory to meet targets and balance overstock or aging items.
• Conduct analyses to evaluate performance and identify improvements.
• Design weekly/monthly statistical forecasting reports for better decisions.
• Communicate volume forecasts with top suppliers to ensure high service levels.
• Evaluate monthly supplier forecast for potential improvements.

Skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication skills

Time management

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Mathematical ability

Language Arabic/English

Education

Bachelor's degree in sciences, Business, Supply Chain Management or Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Tableau

Job description

Panda Retail Company in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia seeks a Planner.SC to manage integrated planning, replenishment, and forecasting across stores and DCs. You will oversee weekly promos, forecast accuracy, and inventory targets, coordinating with suppliers to optimize service levels and reduce aging stock.

The role requires a degree in sciences, business, or supply chain, strong analytical skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and Tableau. Arabic and English language ability is preferred.