Demand Planner at Mondelēz International

Cairo, Cairo, Egypt -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Demand Planning, Forecasting, IBP, S&OP, SKU Level Planning, Data Interpretation, Root-Cause Analysis, Cross-Functional Team Influence, Statistical Forecasting, Communication, Problem-Solving, Analytical Skills, FMCG, CPG, SAP, O9

Industry

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Description

Job Description Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International? Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Possible. You will develop the 0-24-month IBP forecast by brand and at the stock keeping unit (SKU) level. You will coordinate, challenge and influence building block with input from sales, marketing and other partners. In addition, you will review the disaggregated short-term demand plan, which includes SKU/location mix and weekly pacing. Finally, you will provide the finalized detailed demand plan by SKU to supply planners and adjust it based on feedback from supply planners or commercial teams. How you will contribute You will: Contribute to the demand management cycle of the integrated business planning (IBP) process for your categories and to strategy and structure discussions Liaise with the commercial and operational teams and develop ways to continuously improve communication between the functions to support the delivery of the business KPIs for their families Manage forecast compilation process, which includes owning the short-term weekly plan and the long-term forecast (three or more months) Interact with modelling team to generate statistical forecasting Participate in the integrated business planning process and manage the demand planning tool Perform root-cause analysis for continuous plan improvement for key service issues, forecast error and bias, and share output with appropriate leadership What you will bring A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge: Experience in a fast-moving consumer goods or consumer packaged goods environment, preferably in food or other fast moving, dynamic industry where shelf life is a constraint Experience within an IBP/S&OP environment Able to influence cross-functional teams, working on priorities and improving the plan Excellent problem-solving skills, analytical skills – and able to understand and interpret data Strong verbal and written communication skills Team player who can work with many other functions on a daily basis More about this role What you need to know about this position: This role is central to the S&OP/IBP cycle, focusing on generating accurate 0-24 month forecasts at the SKU level. You will be responsible for coordinating and influencing input from various stakeholders to build robust demand plans. The position involves significant analytical work, including root-cause analysis for forecast error and bias, aimed at continuous improvement. Expect to engage deeply with demand planning tools and interact with statistical modeling teams. What extra ingredients you will bring: A proactive and collaborative mindset, eager to bridge gaps between commercial and operational functions. Exceptional ability to translate data into actionable insights and communicate them effectively. A natural curiosity for problem-solving and a drive for continuous improvement in forecasting accuracy. The resilience and adaptability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced FMCG environment. Education / Certifications: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Statistics, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field. Job specific requirements: Proven experience in demand planning or forecasting within an FMCG/CPG environment, especially with perishable goods. Strong proficiency in demand planning software and advanced analytical tools (e.g., Excel, BI tools). Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders without direct authority. SAP, O9 Experience is a plus. Experience in Automation and AI is an added advantage. Work schedule: Full-Time No Relocation support available Business Unit Summary Mondelēz International in the Middle East, North Africa and Pakistan serves the Middle East and Africa markets as well as Australia, New Zealand, the UK and Canada. Headquartered in Dubai, UAE, we have more than 2600 employees working across seven plants and six commercial offices; we make, bake, sell and deliver our products to customers. We are market leaders in key snacking categories with iconic global and local brands including Cadbury Dairy Milk chocolate, Milka, Oreo and belVita biscuits, Barni Cakes,Tang powdered beverage, Chiclets and Trident gum and Halls candy. Mondelēz International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Job Type Regular Demand Planning Customer Service & Logistics At Mondelēz International, our purpose is to empower people to snack right through offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way. That means delivering a broader range of delicious, high-quality snacks that nourish life's moments, made with sustainable ingredients and packaging that consumers can feel good about. We have a rich portfolio of strong brands – both global and local. Including many household names such as Oreo, belVita and LU biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Sour Patch Kids candy and Trident gum. We are proud to hold the number 1 position globally in biscuits, chocolate and candy as well as the No. 2 position in gum Our 80,000 Makers and Bakers are located in our operations in more than 80 countries and are working to sell our products in over 150 countries around the world. They are energized for growth and critical to us living our purpose and values. We are a diverse community that can make things happen, and happen fast. Join us and Make It An Opportunity!

Responsibilities

The role is central to the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) cycle, focusing on developing the 0-24-month demand forecast at the SKU level by coordinating input from various partners. Responsibilities include managing the short-term weekly plan, performing root-cause analysis for forecast errors, and providing the finalized detailed demand plan to supply planners.