Supply & Demand Planning Manager

Demand Planning:

• 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

Supply Planning:

• 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

S&OP Leadership:

• Lead monthly Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
• Align local supply plans with global strategies and address constraints.

Inventory & Distribution Management:

• 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).

Reporting & Insights:

• 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.

Project Management:

• 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.

• 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).