Demand planner

Job Description

Job Description

To continuously sustain & improve the demand planning & KHBM cycles across functions, focusing on forecast accuracy, financial planning, liquidation, promo management & customer management.

What will you do?

• Work with management, inventory, supply chain and sales teams in demand planning operations. In the case of MEA leading stocks at distributors.
• Identify demand forecast risks and develop effective mitigation plans.
• Develop demand plan based on business trends and demand patterns.
• Analyze and troubleshoot demand related issues in a timely and accurate manner.
• Assist in developing annual budgets and cost-effectiveness initiatives.
• Maintain training materials and coordinate trainings to team members.
• Follow and implement company rules and regulations.
• Develop routine and ad-hoc demand related reports for management.
• Schedule forecast review meetings with management on regular basis.
• Maintain demand planning processes to improve forecast accuracy.
• Work with multifunctional team to plan, coordinate and implement demand planning activities.
• Update forecasts for new products, seasonal products, discounts, promotions.
• Coordinate with inventory team to supervise and maintain efficient inventory levels.
• Use statistical modeling software to analyze and validate captured data. These statistics can be used when reporting data to sales and marketing departments or company officers.
• Always have the attitude that they can improve upon their initial forecast to better meet customer needs. The ability to review statistical forecast models and apply error analysis techniques to improve forecasting is key, as is reviewing customer sales data.
• Meet with key account managers to discuss planned product promotions to produce more accurate forecasts.
• Educate key players in a company about what appropriate product forecasts should be as well as how to supervise and analyze forecasts for the best results.
• Effectively develop and maintain shown relationships with buyers, vendors, brokers, purchasing managers, and internal sales personnel.
  
  
  

What you bring?

• Education Bachelor degree
• Shown experience in an FMCG/Retail industry specifically in a Supply Chain function, owning the business cycle, demand/supply planning, customer service, project management for 5 years.
• Good Knowledge about manufacturing processes and practices
• HACCP, GMP and Food Safety standards
• Staff leadership
• Microsoft Office (word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Language Knowledge Excellent Command of both Spoken and written Arabic and English.
  
  
  

Professional Attributes

• Social Skills At Kraft Heinz you’ll easily be exposed to senior management, no matter your level. Therefore, it’s meaningful you have excellent interpersonal skills, to take care of all kinds of different collaborators.
• Ability to Simplify We like to keep it simple. And to implement fast. Your ability to simplify will be highly appreciated, when you provide simple solutions taking care of complex challenges.
• Analytical We’re a very data driven company. You know how to translate sophisticated data into a simple solution with your analytical approach.
• Result driven You don’t only focus on your own results, but always do what’s best for the company.
• Project management skills Time management has no secrets for you. You’re organized, structured, and always have an overview of all the results. You know how to bring multiple projects to a successful ending within the given timeframe.
• Networking skills You’re able to be exciting and interested in business conversations, motivating people to want to be in your network. The stronger the network you have, the more easily you can get things done. You, highly aware of that, are constantly expending your network.
• High pressure You don’t get easily stressed by pressure, on the opposite, a fast paced and dynamic environment is what keeps you energized.
  
  
  

Work Environment & Schedule

This position is considered a Normal office environment with limited travel or visits to external locations; offices are open workspaces Additionally, this role requires Indicate the required work schedule.

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Location Head Office – New Cairo

This job description is not crafted to cover or contain all duties or responsibilities that are required of the role. Duties or responsibilities may change or be added with or without notice.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

What we offer you?

• The work you do today will help define the destination of our future tomorrow by redefining and innovating how we bring happiness to our consumers and communities.
• Your unique potential is recognized, valued, and empowered. We help unlock the qualities and abilities necessary for you to perform with passion and purpose
• We’re committed to modeling lifelong learning, curiosity, and creativity. We offer the resources and experiences to continuously improve your skills and grow your career.
  
  
  

Location(s)

El Tagamoa El Khames Commercial Office

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.