S&oe Planner

Description:

Responsibilities Include

• Lead the Sales and Operations planning (S&OP) cycle for the responsible cluster/region/Markets
• Forecasting – Review and improve In Market Sales forecast quality for multiple distributors in the region. Work Back Sell out to Sell in Forecasts using Stock Equation.
• Maintain and Improve demand planning/S&OP, processes to improve forecast accuracy.
• Coordinate with Customer Logistics Team to monitor and maintain optimal inventory levels using Corrective and Preventive Action Plans.
• Maintain a strong distributor/customer relationship through conducting weekly/Monthly connects.
• Work cross functionally with commercial finance, Trade marketing, Marketing and Sales to build forecasts towards aligned objectives.
• Collaborate with Supply Planning at the factory level to identify Key Supply risks and develop suitable solutions and mitigation plans.
• Assist in developing annual budgets and cost-effectiveness initiatives.
• KPI Monitoring: Monitor relevant KPIs, comparing actual shipment vs. country inputs. Prepare and distribute regular reports on key performance indicators, demand forecasts, and inventory levels.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Analytics, Business Administration, or related field.

What Will Set You Apart

• Proven minimum of 5+ years of experience in demand planning in multi-national companies, preferably from the FMCG industry.
• Expertise in statistical forecasting methods and advanced analytics.
• Extensive experience with demand planning software (e.g., SAP APO) and data analysis tools (e.g., PowerBi, Excel, Macros, Tableau).
• Exceptional communication skills, and strong customer focus approach.
• Arabic speaker is preferred