Demand Planning Manager

Our client, a leading electronics retailer in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia operating over 160 outlets servicing the major brands in mobile phones, computers, and electronic accessories seeks to employ a Demand Planning Manager.

Reporting to the Supply Chain Director, you will effectively lead the collaborative efforts of demand & supply planning for all product ranges & categories by developing individual forecasts, consolidating a company-wide forecast across all products & channels to ensure balancing the supply & demand, & managing the S&OP across the group and proper allocation of funds.

Minimum Requirements : Bachelors Degree in business related subject along with 7-10 years experience at management level including 4 years planning management experience in a Retail or Distribution organization.

PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

Provide full data for the S&OP process including actual sales performance vs. forecast, forecast accuracy and deviation analysis by leading the S&OP activity, providing input regarding the product availability / sourcing issues if any & approving the planning department part of the S&OP to ensure reliable supply of goods. Liaise with the commercial department on sales forecasts, product initiatives, new product introductions, over-selling requirements & product lifecycles by conducting regular meetings with principle planning heads to deliver realistic forecasts for upcoming periods. Lead development & implementation of business processes within the planning dept, revising as needed by ensuring required tools for business process implementation are in place & educating the team on business process management to ensure efficient & consistent processes in Supply Management. Consolidate all annual & monthly plans for the different product lines and channels in collaboration with channel heads by ensuring support is provided for expansions and phase-in phase-out as needed by other departments.

Job Skills : Bachelors Degree in business related subject 7-10 years experience at management level (including 4 years planning management experience) in a Retail or Distribution organization Very Good English – fluent Arabic Microsoft skills (Proficient Excel, PowerPoint, Word) Vast experience in the S&OP implementation

Language Requirements : Arabic - Fluent / Excellent English - Very Good

Other Requirements

Own a Car : Any Have Driving License : Any

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