Supply Planning Manager

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 & Responsibilities

Demand/Supply Planning Manager (L9)

Key Responsibilitie

• sDemand Forecasti

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

• s.Demand Variability Manageme

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

• s.Sales and Operations Planning (S&O

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

• s.Reporting and Communicati

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

• s.Inventory Manageme

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

• s.Collaborative Forecasti

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

• s.Data Analys

  is: 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 projection

• s.Continuous Improveme

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

• y.Cross-functional Collaborati

  on: 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 initiative

• s.Systems and Too

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

e.Ideal candidate prof

• ileExperi

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

• lus.Educa

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

• lus.Analytical Sk

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

• SQL.Work E

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

• way.Attention to De

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

• ups.Communica

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

• ams.Initia

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