Demand Planning Manager

Summary

Join Careem Grocery, a dynamic startup within a larger organization, and contribute to reinventing the grocery shopping experience. You will play a crucial role in demand forecasting, inventory management, and sales and operations planning. This position requires strong analytical skills, experience in supply chain management, and excellent communication abilities. Careem offers a unique work environment with opportunities for growth, flexible work arrangements (hybrid model with remote work options), and access to healthcare benefits and fitness reimbursements.

Requirements

• At least 4+ years of experience in a supply chain role or similar
• Strong analytical capabilities, mastery of Excel is required
• Grittiness. You never hesitate to roll up your sleeves and address something hands-on, you persevere when others fall away
• High level of attention to detail & speed of execution, the role will require lots of daily operational follow ups
• Strong communication skills, as you will need to communicate with all levels of Supplier & DC operation teams
• Self-starter - the ability to self-serve, investigate and get the data we require will make you much more effective in this role

Responsibilities

• Utilize historical sales data, market trends, and customer insights to develop accurate demand forecasts for our quick commerce groceries business
• Develop strategies to manage and mitigate demand volatility, considering factors such as seasonality, promotions, and external market influences
• Lead the S&OP process, facilitating regular meetings to align demand and supply plans, identify gaps, and develop action plans to meet business objectives
• Prepare and present demand planning reports, including key performance indicators (KPIs), to senior management and stakeholders
• Communicate forecast updates, insights, and recommendations to internal teams
• Plan and manage inventory levels to meet customer demand while minimizing costs and stockouts
• Collaborate with suppliers and logistics teams to optimize inventory replenishment processes
• Engage with internal stakeholders, such as sales, marketing, and product teams, to gather input and align on demand forecasts
• Analyze sales data, market trends, and other relevant factors to identify patterns and drivers of demand
• Utilize statistical models and forecasting tools to generate accurate demand projections
• Monitor demand planning processes, identify areas for improvement, and implement enhancements to optimize forecasting accuracy, inventory turnover, and supply chain efficiency
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, logistics, and operations, to ensure effective execution of demand plans
• Provide input and support for new product launches, promotions, and supply chain initiatives
• Leverage advanced demand planning tools, statistical forecasting software to enhance forecasting accuracy and automate processes where applicable

Preferred Qualifications

• Time spent in tech, logistics, or a start-up is a plus
• Bachelors in Engineering, with a focus on Supply Chain or Operations Management is a plus
• Bonus points for technical ability in SQL

Benefits

• Work and learn from great minds by joining a community of inspiring colleagues
• Put your passion to work in a purposeful organisation dedicated to creating impact in a region with a lot of untapped potential
• Explore new opportunities to learn and grow every day
• Work 4 days a week in office & 1 day from home, and remotely from any country in the world for 30 days a year with unlimited vacation days per year. (If you are in an individual contributor role in tech, you will have 2 office days a week and 3 to work from home.)
• Access to healthcare benefits and fitness reimbursements for health activities including gym, health club, and training classes