Demand Planner

Company Details

Careem Grocery is redefining how people shop for groceries, pharmacy, and retail products in the Middle East. As an innovative vertical within Careem, the region's leading super app, Careem Grocery aims to simplify lives by offering a seamless, fast, and reliable shopping experience. With a focus on quality, trust, and convenience, Careem Grocery is committed to delivering essentials swiftly, ensuring customers have more time for what truly matters

.Job Roles & Responsibilitie

Demand/Supply Planning Manager (L9

.Key Responsibiliti

• esDemand Forecast

  ing: Utilize historical sales data, market trends, and customer insights to develop accurate demand forecasts for our quick commerce groceries busine

• ss.Demand Variability Managem

  ent: Develop strategies to manage and mitigate demand volatility, considering factors such as seasonality, promotions, and external market influenc

• es.Sales and Operations Planning (S&

  OP): Lead the S&OP process, facilitating regular meetings to align demand and supply plans, identify gaps, and develop action plans to meet business objectiv

• es.Reporting and Communicat

  ion: Prepare and present demand planning reports, including key performance indicators (KPIs), to senior management and stakeholders. Communicate forecast updates, insights, and recommendations to internal tea

• ms.Inventory Managem

  ent: Plan and manage inventory levels to meet customer demand while minimizing costs and stockouts. Collaborate with suppliers and logistics teams to optimize inventory replenishment process

• es.Collaborative Forecast

  ing: Engage with internal stakeholders, such as sales, marketing, and product teams, to gather input and align on demand forecas

• ts.Data Analy

  sis: Analyze sales data, market trends, and other relevant factors to identify patterns and drivers of demand. Utilize statistical models and forecasting tools to generate accurate demand projectio

• ns.Continuous Improvem

  ent: Monitor demand planning processes, identify areas for improvement, and implement enhancements to optimize forecasting accuracy, inventory turnover, and supply chain efficien

• cy.Cross-functional Collaborat

  ion: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, logistics, and operations, to ensure effective execution of demand plans. Provide input and support for new product launches, promotions, and supply chain initiativ

• es.Systems and To

  ols: Leverage advanced demand planning tools and statistical forecasting software to enhance forecasting accuracy and automate processes where applicab

le.Ideal candidate pro

• fileExper

  ience: 4+ years of experience in a supply chain role or similar. Time spent in tech, logistics, or a start-up is a

• plus.Educ

  ation: Bachelor's in Engineering, with a focus on Supply Chain or Operations Management is a

• plus.Analytical S

  kills: Strong analytical capabilities, mastery of Excel is required. Bonus points for technical ability in

• SQL.Work

  Ethic: Grittiness. You never hesitate to roll up your sleeves and address something hands-on; you persevere when others fall

• away.Attention to D

  etail: High level of attention to detail & speed of execution; the role will require lots of daily operational follow

• -ups.Communic

  ation: Strong communication skills, as you will need to communicate with all levels of Supplier & DC operation t

• eams.Initi

  ative: Self-starter - the ability to self-serve, investigate, and get the data we require will make you much more effective in this