Product Availability Manager

confidential; Dammam; On-site; SAR 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Inventory Manager to ensure optimal product availability and effective inventory management. This role involves developing strategies to prevent stockouts, analyzing sales data for accurate demand forecasting, and collaborating with various teams to enhance operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in supply chain management, particularly within the FMCG sector, and possess excellent analytical and communication skills. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will directly impact business growth and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Experience in inventory management and demand forecasting in FMCG.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategies to optimize product availability and inventory management.
• Monitor inventory levels and collaborate with supply chain teams.

Skills

Inventory Management

Demand Forecasting

Supply Chain Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Teamwork Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Role:

Ensuring optimal product availability and inventory management to meet customer demand and support business growth, this includes Finished Goods, Fleet Spare Parts, ME Spare parts, ME Assets, Miscellaneous items belong to HR, Engineering and stationery.

Accountabilities:

1.Develop and implement strategies to optimize product availability across various channels.

2.Monitor inventory levels and collaborate with supply chain, sales and marketing teams to prevent stockouts and overstock situations.

3.Analyze sales data and market trends to forecast demand accurately.

4.Coordinate with F.G source suppliers and logistics teams to ensure timely replenishment and distribution of F.G.

5.Identify potential risks and develop contingency plans to mitigate disruptions.

6.Generate reports and provide insights to support decision-making processes.

7.Conduct regular reviews and audits to assess forecast performance and adjust strategies accordingly.

8.Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to align demand forecasts with promotional activities and market trends.

9.Continuously improve forecasting methodologies to reduce errors and enhance efficiency.

10.Maintain healthy operational days of supply at package and flavor levels to ensure inventory stability and avoid disruptions and parallel to organization’s benchmark and guidelines.

11.Manage marketing equipment, Fleet and miscellaneous store inventory, including ME assets and spare parts provided best in class utilization and efficiency for cash flow and support services department’s productivity.

12.Ensure inventory accuracy for spare parts and miscellaneous store by establishing a tracking module for healthy stocktaking checks and evaluate processed effectiveness.

Skills

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proven experience in inventory management, demand forecasting, or supply chain management within the FMCG industry, preferably in beverages.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Arabic
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with computer usage of Excel, and PowerPoint
• Exhibits attention to details.
• Strong teamwork skills (internal and external) and customer service attitude
• Flexible and with a process improvement approach