Demand Planning Specialist📣 Job Ad

About the Demand Planning Specialist Role

CemServ is seeking a dedicated Demand Planning Specialist to join our team in Dammam 3rd Industrial City, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role is integral to ensuring the efficient operation of our supply chain through accurate demand forecasting and planning across multiple product categories within an industrial setting. The Demand Planning Specialist will be instrumental in aligning sales, operations, and supply chain functions to maintain optimal inventory levels, prevent stockouts, and minimize excess stock.

The ideal candidate is an analytical and data-driven professional capable of translating demand signals into actionable plans, fostering strong stakeholder relationships, and contributing to overall operational efficiency. This position offers an opportunity to impact business performance through strategic planning and execution in a dynamic industrial environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage accurate demand forecasts across various product categories.
• Collaborate closely with sales, business development, and operations teams to ensure forecasts align with business plans and objectives.
• Proactively monitor demand trends, identifying potential risks and opportunities that may impact supply or sales.
• Effectively balance demand and supply dynamics to achieve and maintain optimal inventory levels throughout the supply chain.
• Utilize advanced forecasting tools and planning systems to continuously improve forecast accuracy and reliability.
• Prepare comprehensive reports and present insightful analysis to management to support informed decision-making.
• Work closely with Sales, Business Development, and Marketing departments to gather essential demand inputs.
• Align with Production and Operations teams to facilitate effective capacity planning based on demand forecasts.
• Coordinate with the Procurement department to ensure supply chain alignment with anticipated demand.
• Collaborate with the Finance department on budgeting processes and to understand the cost implications of demand plans.
• Engage with suppliers and vendors to ensure supply continuity and mitigate potential disruptions.
• Coordinate with logistics partners to align delivery schedules with established demand plans.

Qualifications and Experience

• A Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3 to 7 years of progressive experience in demand planning or forecasting roles.
• Proven experience working within an industrial or multi-product environment is preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and demonstrated data analysis skills.
• Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems or other relevant planning systems.

Required Skills

• Demand Planning
• Forecasting
• Advanced Excel proficiency
• Data Analysis
• ERP Systems
• Planning Systems
• Stakeholder Management
• Inventory Management
• Supply Chain principles
• Analytical Skills

Work Environment and Details

This is a full-time position based in Dammam 3rd Industrial City, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia. The role requires a professional with 2-5 years of experience in demand planning or forecasting within an industrial or multi-product setting.