Sales Operations Manager

AlRashid Properties KSA; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

AlRashid Properties KSA in Riyadh seeks a seasoned Demand Planner to shape 12-18 month forecasts and align demand with business strategy.

You will drive monthly IBP reviews with cross-functional partners, analyze trends, and optimize inventory across locations, while controlling promotions and base-item forecasts. Strong Excel skills and FMCG experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Supply Chain, Demand Planning, Business Administration or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience in demand planning within Beauty or FMCG industries.
• Strong process-focused communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge in forecasting tools, methodologies with understanding of financial/operational impacts.
• Advanced analytical, problem-solving and data-driven decision-making, detail oriented.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage 12-18 month demand forecasts and related actions.
• Lead monthly IBP forecast reviews with cross-functional teams (finance, marketing, supply chain, sales).
• Analyze historical data, market trends, and promotions to inform item-level plans.
• Conduct root-cause analysis on forecast variances and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate stock availability and replenishment across locations; manage inventory.

Skills

Forecasting

Demand planning

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor of Science in Supply Chain or equivalent

Tools

Forecasting tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

• Develop, implement, and manage 12-18 months channel, category, account, and item level demand forecasts. Recommend actions needed to achieve target levels.
• Leading monthly IBP (S&OP) forecast review, including participation in cross functional meetings to drive alignment between demand forecasts and business strategies involving finance, marketing, supply chain, and sales.
• Analyze historical sales data, market trends, and promotional activities to assess product and category performance, ensure trends are appropriately captured in item level demand plans, including base item and promotional forecasting, event planning, and weekly/monthly performance analysis and insights.
• Conduct root cause analysis on forecast variances, implement corrective actions to improve accuracy.

Supply Planning

• Build Ideal Stock levels by location considering Supply reaction time including all lead times.
• Ensure stock availability by location. Inbound Warehouse replenishment from suppliers, outbound stores’ replenishment, and outbound Sell-In to B2B customers.
• Manage inventory including stock liquidation proposals to avoid over-stock by location.
• Novelties supply planning in close collaboration with New Products Development and Marketing teams.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Supply Chain, Demand Planning, Business Administration or equivalent
• 5+ years of experience in demand planning within Beauty or FMCG industries.
• Strong process-focused communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge in forecasting tools, methodologies, and best practices with an understanding of financial and operational impacts on process partners.
• Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and data-driven decision-making skills, detail oriented.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, Advanced Excel experience. Proficiency in English.