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Demand Planning Assistant Manager at Savola Careers

, , United Arab Emirates -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

29 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Demand Forecasting, Statistical Modeling, S&OP, Inventory Management, Supply Chain Management, Data Analysis, Product Lifecycle Management, ERP Systems, Team Leadership, Cross-functional Collaboration, Performance Reporting, Market Intelligence, Strategic Planning, Process Improvement, Stakeholder Management

Industry

Investment Management

Description

* Demand Forecasting & Analysis: * Develop accurate, data-driven demand forecasts at multiple levels (SKU, category, region, and customer) using statistical models, historical data, and market trends. * Analyze forecast accuracy metrics (e.g., MAPE, Bias) and drive continuous improvements. * Incorporate market intelligence, promotional calendars, sales inputs, and customer data into the forecasting process. * Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP): * Lead the demand planning portion of the S&OP process. * Facilitate monthly demand review meetings with cross-functional stakeholders (Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Supply Chain). * Build consensus on forecast numbers and align demand and supply plans. * Inventory and Supply Alignment: * Work closely with supply planning, procurement, and operations teams to ensure that demand plans translate into effective supply plans. * Monitor inventory levels and coordinate actions to avoid stockouts, overstock, and obsolete inventory. * Product Lifecycle Management: * Manage planning for new product launches, transitions, and end-of-life (EOL) items. * Develop ramp-up and ramp-down strategies to minimize inventory risk while ensuring availability. * Team Leadership: * Lead and mentor a team of planning professionals to ensure high performance and development. * Foster a collaborative environment to facilitate cross-functional teamwork. * Conduct regular training sessions to enhance team skills and knowledge. * Data Management & Systems: * Maintain master data relevant to planning (e.g., lead times, lot sizes, forecast models). * Generate dashboards and reports for performance tracking and decision-making. * Utilize ERP and planning systems to automate Demand planning process.

Responsibilities

The Demand Planning Assistant Manager is responsible for developing accurate demand forecasts and leading the S&OP process to align supply and demand. They will also manage inventory levels, oversee product lifecycle transitions, and lead a team of planning professionals to ensure operational efficiency.