Demand Planning Specialist

Scope of Work

Contribute to the preparation of AOP for the Sales function. Analyze sales data and ensure product availability by administering the SCP Program (Coaching & Reporting System) to accommodate higher needs. Monitor sales volume accuracy and D&A (Discounts and Allowances) monthly spend.

Key Accountabilities

• Participate, in collaboration with the planning department, in the preparation of the final AOP and forecast plan.
• Prepare and calculate all trade offers and consumer promotion forecast volume.
• Ensure proper implementation for D&A through monitoring and controlling D&A by area, through tracking and smart analysis.
• Prepare and provide the sales function part in the 6-month rolling forecast to product availability department; to support the preparation of all products requirements.
• Collect sales data for SCP system and generate weekly forecast reports.
• Conduct continuous and scheduled sales data backups.
• Prepare and submit sales reports (Daily, MTD and YTD) to the senior management and the sales team.
• Hold supply chain planner (SCP) training sessions for the sales team on the system’s functionality and on how to achieve targets in % forecast accuracy % good forecast.
• Facilitate SIP weekly meetings.
• Continuously track, monitor, report and control actual sales vs. plan and YAGO.

• Excellent knowledge in MS applications, with focus on Excel.

• Excellent English and Arabic communication skills.

• Excellent numerical reasoning skills.

• Excellent analytical and reporting skills.

• Presentation skills.

• High attention to detail.

• Business acumen.