Demand Planner

Demand Planner

Job Description

As a person youre a learner a natural leader someone who is always taking initiative to make things better and bring others along with you. You live your life in alignment with the highest values of integrity and quality always ensuring your responsibilities become a longterm success this role youll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU.

As part of the MEA Supply Chain team this role is responsible for providing the timely creation and communication of robust market demand to enable the delivery of Working Capital targets Operating profit and Customer Service goals of the business unit. The role is pivotal to drive optimal decisions between several countries & functions including Sales Controllers and Customer Business Managers Business Analysts S&OP Teams and Customer Services in the 1 month to 2year horizon.

Demand Planner will translate consumer / sales demand promotions product introduction & rollover plans into an agreed forecast of market requirements on an ongoing 18 month rolling basis keeping systems and other information flows up to date. The role also includes the shortterm management / coordination of the of plans communication of changes issues and shortages avoidance of obsolete products and stock run outs. The identification and delivery of process and capability improvement cost transformation and inventory optimization opportunities are expected in order to deliver team and business objectives.

The role will be expected to prepare and present the aligned forecast and decisions made in the monthly cycle to the wider business.

Key Responsibilities

• For an agreed portfolio of products in support of the Saudi Arabia business plans.
• Develop and maintain a monthly demand schedule by maintaining an 18month rolling forecast at invoice SKU level.
• Manage and present the monthly MBO (monthly business outlook) sign off forecast release process
• Drive improvements in forecast accuracy and bias.
• Provide forecast insights and recommendations for quarterly financial & budget process plus 5year business plans and category specific projects innovation and strategies
• Manage forecast locations splits rollovers and allocation rules to optimize service and reduce obsolescence and cost exposure.
• Drive improvements in the Demand Planning processes including DIO optimization
• Support implementation of demand management best practices / strategies across categories and accounts.
• Understand and communicate supply chain implications and solutions (when appropriate) of categoryspecific business plans.
• Work closely with Supply Chain and S&OP colleagues in support of tactical which meets business objectives.

About Us

Huggies. Kleenex. Baby Soft. Kotex. KimberlyClark Professional. You already know our legendary brandsand so does the rest of the fact millions of people use KimberlyClark products every day. We know these amazing KimberlyClark products wouldnt exist without talented professionals like you.

At KimberlyClark youll be part of the best team committed to driving innovation growth and impact. Were founded on more than 150 years of market leadership and were always looking for new and better ways to perform so theres your open door of opportunity. Its all here for you at KimberlyClark.

Led by Purpose. Driven by You.

About You

You perform at the highest level possible and you appreciate a performance culture fueled by authentic caring. You want to be part of a company actively dedicated to sustainability inclusion wellbeing and career development.

You love what you do especially when the work you do makes a difference.

In Demand Planner role youll focus on winning with consumers and the market while putting safety mutual respect and human dignity at the center. If you thrive in a fastpaced environment can make decisions under pressure and are ready to contribute to process improvement we want you on our team!

To succeed in this role you will need the following

Total Benefits

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To Be Considered

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And finally the fine print.

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to developing a diverse workforce. Preference will be given to candidates who promote representation within KimberlyClark in terms of the Employment Equity Act.

For KimberlyClark to grow and prosper we must be an inclusive organization that applies the diverse experiences and passions of its team members to brands that make life better for people all around the world. We actively seek to build a workforce that reflects the experiences of our consumers. When you bring your original thinking to KimberlyClark you fuel the continued success of our enterprise. We are a committed equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity age pregnancy genetic information citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by law.

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties responsibilities and skills required for this position.

Employment is subject to relevant background checks carried out in South Africa.

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Primary Location

Jeddah Sales Office

Additional Locations

Worker Type

Employee

Worker SubType

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Key Skills

Forecasting,Microsoft Access,Math,SAP,Supply Chain Experience,Analysis Skills,SAP APO,SAP Supply Chain Management,Production Planning,SAP ERP,ERP Systems,MRP

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