Supply & Demand Planning Manager
The manager will be responsible for forecasting demand and planning supply to ensure product availability, optimize inventory levels, and align with the company’s sales and financial goals. By working closely with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and other stakeholders, you will lead the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process and drive collaboration across the supply chain.
Areas that play to your strengths
All the responsibilities we'll trust you with:
- Analyze past sales and marketing trends to create accurate forecasts
- Work with Sales, Marketing, and Finance teams to finalize demand plans and ensure alignment
- Manage forecasts for products and Point-of-Sale materials (POSM), considering potential challenges and opportunities
- Develop and execute supply plans to meet demand while optimizing inventory levels.
- Ensure consistent product availability, manage stock freshness, and plan for new product launches.
- Collaborate with logistics partners to ensure smooth operations from production to delivery
- Lead monthly Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
- Align local supply plans with global strategies and address constraints.
- Monitor distributor stock levels to prevent shortages or excess stock.
- Identify and address risks like slow-moving inventory or potential stock expiration.
- Manage the planning and deployment of coolers and POSM (200M EGP value in 2023).
- Track key supply chain performance metrics (e.g., forecast accuracy, inventory levels, and costs).
- Provide regular updates to leadership and distribution partners to improve operations and decision-making.
- Lead new product launches and oversee supply chain projects to ensure timely delivery and market success.
- Work closely with external partners and regulatory authorities to meet market requirements.
Your areas of knowledge and expertise
that matter most for this role:
- 7-8+ years of experience in demand and supply planning, sales forecasting, and end-to-end supply chain operations.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with expertise in data analysis and forecasting tools (e.g., SAP, IBP, Excel).
- Proven ability to collaborate across departments (Sales, Marketing, Finance) and manage stakeholders, including third-party logistics (3PL) and distribution partners.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
- Experience driving efficiency and leading change in supply chain processes.
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field (APICS certification is a plus).
- Travel 10-20%
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