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About the Role

Converge is seeking a Demand Planning Manager to join our team in Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position is integral to supporting the operations of a large regional conglomerate. The primary focus of this role is to lead forecasting and demand planning activities across the entire business, ensuring accurate demand forecasts that align supply and commercial plans, and maintaining optimal inventory levels to support business operations effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and refine accurate demand forecasts for all business units.
• Align supply chain plans with commercial strategies and sales forecasts.
• Ensure optimal inventory levels are maintained to meet business demands without excess.
• Collaborate with sales, supply chain, and finance departments to improve forecast accuracy and drive operational efficiency.
• Analyze market trends and their potential impact on demand.
• Manage and optimize the use of demand planning systems and tools.
• Support and contribute to end-to-end supply chain planning processes.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and maintain effective communication channels across departments.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Proven experience in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain planning roles.
• Strong background and practical experience in Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes.
• Demonstrated expertise in inventory management principles and practices.
• Experience working effectively with cross-functional teams, including sales, supply chain, and finance.
• Strong analytical skills with a proven ability to interpret data and drive improvements in forecast accuracy.
• Experience with planning systems and tools is considered an advantage.
• Excellent stakeholder management capabilities.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Only Saudi nationals will be considered for this role, in line with Saudi government regulations.

Required Skills

• Demand Planning
• Forecasting
• Supply Chain Planning
• S&OP Processes
• Inventory Management
• Cross-functional Team Collaboration
• Analytical Skills
• Planning Systems and Tools
• Stakeholder Management
• Communication Skills

Work Environment and Details

This is a full-time position based in Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia. The role requires a minimum of 5-10 years of experience in demand planning or related fields. Collaboration with sales, supply chain, and finance teams is a key aspect of this role, necessitating strong cross-functional communication and teamwork.