Demand Planning Manager

6 days ago

Riyadh, Ar Riyāḑ, Saudi Arabia AVALON Pharma Full time $60,000 - $120,000 per year

1. Business Forecasting & Planning

  • Build a
    comprehensive business forecast
    for Saudi Arabia and Export markets by distributor/channel, in both
    units and value
    .
  • Lead the
    monthly forecast process
    with Commercial Managers and Key Account Managers, ensuring accuracy of baseline, promotion, and new launch volumes.
  • Aggregate forecasts
    from all channels and analyze sell-in, sell-out, and stock-in-trade data to identify risks, gaps, and opportunities.
  • Maintain a
    rolling 12-month forecast
    aligned with brand strategy, retailer dynamics, and RGM (Revenue Growth Management) principles.
  • Ensure forecasts are
    validated, updated, and communicated
    to stakeholders in line with budget and trend deadlines.

2. Production Planning

  • Translate approved forecasts into
    annual and monthly production plans
    in SAP, considering historical sales, current trends, and material availability.
  • Prepare
    quarterly raw and packaging material calculations
    to support timely purchasing for upcoming production cycles.
  • Create and review
    material purchase requests
    based on SAP planning results and sales forecasts.
  • Monitor and adjust production schedules
    to address near-expiry materials, new orders, or changes in market demand.
  • Track
    daily and monthly production performance
    versus plan, ensuring timely completion of manufacturing targets.

3. Inventory & Stock Management

  • Monitor inventory levels of
    Finished Goods, Raw Materials, and Packaging Materials
    to prevent shortages or overstocks.
  • Align with warehouse and supply teams to ensure
    smooth flow of materials
    and finished goods dispatch as per monthly production plans.
  • Conduct
    annual safety stock reviews
    for accuracy and alignment with lead times and demand volatility.
  • Support stock-in-trade optimization for key distributors and retailers, aligning targets with business strategy.

4. Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Collaborate closely with
    Sales, Supply Chain, Finance, and Production
    teams to ensure integrated business planning.
  • Provide
    objective feedback
    and propose adjustments to commercial forecasts based on factual data.
  • Communicate proactively with stakeholders regarding
    forecast accuracy, demand changes, and production priorities
    .
  • Ensure alignment between
    business planning tools
    , production systems (SAP), and reporting dashboards (Excel / Power BI).

5. Reporting & Analytics

  • Develop and maintain
    forecast accuracy dashboards
    and
    plan vs. production reports
    .
  • Perform
    root-cause analysis
    for forecast deviations and highlight corrective actions.
  • Present
    monthly business performance reports
    summarizing forecast accuracy, production output, and material utilization.

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