Demand Planning Analyst

6 days ago

Jeddah, Makkah Province, Saudi Arabia pladis Foods Limited Full time

Want to help us bring happiness to the world? Want to join an ambitious and fast-growing global biscuits and confectionery business investing heavily in iconic global brands, infrastructure, and people? Then this is the place for you.

As proud bakers and chocolatiers and custodians of iconic global brands, we don't compromise on the quality of ingredients in our products or on the people we hire. We are looking for entrepreneurial spirits who share our passion for bringing happiness to our consumers and who embody our Winning Traits.

To succeed at pladis you need to be purpose-led, resilient, and positive because we expect pace and agility. We insist on collaboration and demand accountability. If that is your thing, then pladis offers global ambition, a clear Vision and roadmap for success, challenge, and unrivalled opportunities to learn and make an impact.

Join our dynamic Operations team in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as a Demand Planning Analyst for a FMCG company. This crucial role ensures the accuracy of our sales forecasts and optimizes stock levels and distribution across the country. You will collaborate closely with Sales and Marketing teams, playing a key role in achieving our commercial objectives. Your analytical skills and collaborative approach will be essential to success in this fast-paced and impactful role.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Demand Planning and Analysis.
  • Apply planning and forecasting techniques regarding demand and capacity and interpret and communicate results to relevant team members.
  • Seek new approaches to generate greater forecast accuracy and improved analysis of sales forecasts inputs.
  • Review sales inputs and ensure an appropriate Sales Forecast is developed and consistently renewed.
  • Provide input on the optimum stock model to support agreed Demand and business plans.
  • Ensure that Supply Planning KPIs align with multiple stakeholder's objectives for inventory optimization.
  • Identify gaps in current supply or Demand plans and propose remedial action.
  • Monitor supply planning adherence to demand plan.
  • Monitor stock levels and distribution across KSA, ensuring optimal product availability.
  • Develop the baseline sales forecast and challenge and consolidate forecasts for promotions and launches provided by the Sales and Marketing teams.
  • Maintain a healthy stock mix, minimizing both out-of-stock situations and excessive inventory levels.
  • Work closely with the procurement and production teams to forecast material requirements and plan accordingly to prevent supply shortages or delays.
  • Build forecasts grounded in market trends, providing data-driven insights to support commercial and marketing strategies.
  • Communicate effectively with the team regarding demand changes and their impact on stock levels.

Qualifications:

  • Demand Planning and Demand Forecasting skills.
  • Strong Analytical Skills.
  • Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, or related field.
  • Proficiency in relevant software and tools (e.g., ERP systems, Excel).
  • 3-5 years' experience in the same position in the FMCG sector.

pladis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law.

About Us

pladis is one of the world's fastest-growing snacking companies and home to much-loved brands including McVitie's, GODIVA, and Ülker. pladis also owns regional brands Jacob's, Go Ahead, Flipz, Turtles, BN, Verkade, and many more products across sweet and savory biscuits, wafer, cake, and chocolate.

Formed in 2016, pladis is the proud steward of over 300 years of family baking and confectionery experience. The expertise of our 16,000-strong global workforce spans 27 bakeries across 11 countries and is united by our purpose: to 'bring happiness with every bite'.

As a responsible business delivering the highest quality products and exceptional service, pladis' products have the potential to reach more than four billion people across the world.

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