Savola Group
Demand Planning Assistant Manager
🇦🇪 UAE, UAE🏢 On-site
Demand PlanningForecastingS&OPInventory ManagementERP SystemsData AnalysisSupply Chain
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- Demand Forecasting & Analysis:
- Develop accurate, data-driven demand forecasts at multiple levels (SKU, category, region, and customer) using statistical models, historical data, and market trends.
- Analyze forecast accuracy metrics (e.g., MAPE, Bias) and drive continuous improvements.
- Incorporate market intelligence, promotional calendars, sales inputs, and customer data into the forecasting process.
- Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP):
- Lead the demand planning portion of the S&OP process.
- Facilitate monthly demand review meetings with cross-functional stakeholders (Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Supply Chain).
- Build consensus on forecast numbers and align demand and supply plans.
- Inventory and Supply Alignment:
- Work closely with supply planning, procurement, and operations teams to ensure that demand plans translate into effective supply plans.
- Monitor inventory levels and coordinate actions to avoid stockouts, overstock, and obsolete inventory.
- Product Lifecycle Management:
- Manage planning for new product launches, transitions, and end-of-life (EOL) items.
- Develop ramp-up and ramp-down strategies to minimize inventory risk while ensuring availability.
- Team Leadership:
- Lead and mentor a team of planning professionals to ensure high performance and development.
- Foster a collaborative environment to facilitate cross-functional teamwork.
- Conduct regular training sessions to enhance team skills and knowledge.
- Data Management & Systems:
- Maintain master data relevant to planning (e.g., lead times, lot sizes, forecast models).
- Generate dashboards and reports for performance tracking and decision-making.
- Utilize ERP and planning systems to automate Demand planning process.
Requirements
- •Develop demand forecasts at multiple levels (SKU, category, region, customer)
- •Analyze forecast accuracy metrics (e.g., MAPE, Bias) and drive improvements
- •Incorporate market intelligence, promotional calendars, sales inputs, and customer data
- •Lead the demand planning portion of the S&OP process
- •Facilitate monthly demand review meetings with cross-functional stakeholders
- •Build consensus on forecast numbers and align demand and supply plans
- •Manage planning for new product launches, transitions, and EOL items
- •Develop ramp-up and ramp-down strategies
Responsibilities
- •Lead and mentor a team of planning professionals
- •Foster a collaborative environment for cross-functional teamwork
- •Conduct regular training sessions to enhance team skills
- •Maintain master data relevant to planning (e.g., lead times, lot sizes, forecast models)
- •Generate dashboards and reports for performance tracking
- •Utilize ERP and planning systems to automate Demand planning process
- •Monitor inventory levels and coordinate actions to avoid stockouts/overstock/obsolete inventory
- •Ensure demand plans translate into effective supply plans
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Savola Group
5000+ employees
Savola Group is a leading food and retail company in the Middle East, North Africa, and Turkey. They operate in consumer goods, retail, and healthcare sectors.
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