Demand Planner

About the Role

Grant Thornton is seeking a Demand Planner KSA to join their team in Jeddah. This full-time role involves driving accurate demand planning by translating market insights, sales trends, and business requirements into reliable forecasts. The position is suitable for candidates with 0-1 years of experience.

Role Purpose

The Demand Planner will support product availability, inventory optimization, and sustainable business growth. Working closely with cross-functional teams, the role helps ensure effective supply chain execution, informed decision-making, and continuous improvement of planning processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage accurate demand forecasts using market insights, sales trends, and business data.
• Conduct detailed sales, channel, and SKU analysis.
• Lead regular demand planning reviews with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Monitor key performance indicators.
• Proactively identify risks and growth opportunities.
• Ensure effective stock management.
• Maintain critical planning data to support order fulfillment and replenishment.
• Manage escalations when required.
• Drive continuous process improvements through innovative planning practices and systems.

Qualifications and Experience

• 1 to 3 years of experience in Demand Planning, Supply Chain, or a related field within the consumer goods industry.
• Strong understanding of demand planning processes and logistics planning techniques.
• Experience with SAP stock management and planning systems.

Required Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities to translate data into actionable business insights.
• Effective communication skills with proven stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to collaborate across functions to achieve business objectives.
• Proactive mindset, coupled with a passion for continuous improvement and process innovation.

Application Process

Candidates who meet the above requirements are encouraged to apply.