Demand Planner

Job Summary:

To ensure accurate demand forecasting and inventory planning for the Home Appliances business by collaborating with cross-functional teams, maintaining optimal stock levels, and enabling timely product availability across channels and accounts.

Responsibility:

Forecast Management

Maintain and update run rate and forecasts at the model level, including New Product Introductions (NPI) and End-of-Life (EOL) transitions.

Create and audit sales forecasts in collaboration with Product Management (PM) and Sales teams.

Inventory & Supply Coordination

Sustain appropriate inventory levels across accounts to meet demand while minimizing excess.

Coordinate with PM (PSI), Sales Operations, and Logistics to ensure timely delivery and visibility of open orders.

Channel & Account Planning

Provide visibility into channel/account performance and develop improvement plans.

Upload forecasts to GDMi system on time and ensure data accuracy.

Scope of Forecasting: Model-level planning across multiple channels and accounts.Collaboration: Cross-functional coordination with PM, Sales, Sales Operations, and Logistics.Systems Used: GDMi, Microsoft Excel, internal PSI tools.Impact: Direct influence on inventory health, customer satisfaction, and operational efficiency.

Experience: Minimum 2 years of relevant experience

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.

Language: English, French, Arabic

Skill Requirement:

•Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and forecast demand accurately

•Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with demand planning systems

•Excellent communication and collaboration skills across cross-functional teams.

• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.

•Team-oriented, proactive, and adaptable in dynamic environments