Sr. Demand Planning Specialist

We are seeking a highly analytical and strategic Sr. Demand Planning Specialist to lead the forecasting and planning of customer demand for our diverse product portfolio. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in demand forecasting, data analysis, and inventory management within the F&B industry, along with a proven track record of leading cross-functional collaboration and improving forecast accuracy at a regional or group level.

1. Strategic Demand Forecasting

• Lead the development and continuous improvement of demand forecasts based on historical data, promotional calendars, and market intelligence.
• Consolidate cross-market and cross-brand forecasts and present strategic planning insights to senior management.
• Anticipate future demand fluctuations and translate them into actionable supply chain plans.

2. Advanced Data Analytics & Dashboard Management

• Analyze historical consumption, POS, and sales trends to identify demand patterns and business drivers.
• Own and maintain complex forecasting models and real-time dashboards, focusing on critical items, reorder points, pipeline visibility, and logistics flow.
• Drive data-driven decision-making and provide recommendations to optimize supply and inventory strategies.

3. Inventory Optimization

• Oversee inventory levels across regions and product lines to ensure service levels while minimizing excess and obsolete inventory.
• Develop and implement inventory replenishment strategies and proactively address potential stock-outs or overstock scenarios.
• Work closely with procurement and logistics to balance demand with supply capabilities.

4. Cross-Functional Leadership

• Serve as the key liaison between Supply Chain, Operations, Sales, Marketing, and Production teams to ensure unified demand planning efforts.
• Facilitate S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) meetings and ensure alignment across departments.

5. Forecast Accuracy & Continuous Improvement

• Monitor forecast accuracy KPIs, root cause performance gaps, and drive improvements in planning accuracy.
• Champion the implementation of tools, systems, and processes that increase forecast granularity, visibility, and automation.

6. New Locations & Product Launch Planning

• Lead demand forecasting efforts for new market entries and product introductions using analog product trends, market studies, and pre-launch estimates.
• Coordinate planning efforts across departments to ensure timely and adequate inventory for launch success.

7. Performance Reporting & Executive Communication

• Prepare detailed monthly and quarterly demand planning reports for executive leadership, including CEO-level presentations.
• Highlight inventory risks and opportunities, product movement insights, and recommendations to mitigate supply disruptions.
• Track and report key metrics, such as forecast accuracy, service levels, and inventory turnover.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: KD800.000 - KD1,000.000 per month

Application Question(s):

• Do you have advanced analytical capabilities and experience with statistical forecasting models and tools (e.g., SAP IBP, Oracle Demantra, Excel, Power BI)?
• Do you have a transferable Visa 18?

Education:

• Bachelors (Preferred)

Experience:

• Demand Planning/Supply Chain: 6 years (Required)

Information :

• Company : Nejoud Restaurant Management Company
• Position : Sr. Demand Planning Specialist
• Location : Kuwait City
• Country : KW