Demand Planning Assistant Manager

Job description

Role within Supply Chain – Sales Operations section. Responsible for translating commercial strategies, product launches, promotions, and market dynamics into an unbiased, data‑driven demand plan to achieve optimal supply, inventory management, and service levels. Responsibilities: establish and govern demand planning framework across markets and channels; improve forecast accuracy and reduce bias; act as business owner of demand inputs in the S&OP cycle; develop SKU‑level forecasts by market using statistical models; integrate product launches, promotions, tender pipelines, and lifecycle management into demand plans; conduct scenario planning and demand risk assessments; collaborate with Sales Operations and Commercial teams to validate assumptions; monitor forecast accuracy, bias, and demand volatility; lead demand planning process development and performance management; prepare executive demand reviews and KPI dashboards; ensure timely and accurate reporting of planning activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Statistics, Engineering, Business or related field
• Minimum 5-7 years experience in demand planning and forecasting
• Strong supply chain and industry knowledge
• Proficiency in production planning and forecasting methodologies
• Strong statistical and analytical capabilities
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Materials management knowledge
• Reporting and presentation skills
• Leadership and team motivation capability
• Cost consciousness and results orientation
• Strong time management and attention to detail
• English mandatory
• Arabic mandatory

Skills