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About the Role

Panda Retail Company, a member of the Savola Group, is seeking a Planner to join its Integrated Planning team at Headquarters in Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position is suitable for individuals with 0-1 years of experience looking to develop a career in supply chain planning within the retail sector.

The Planner will be responsible for ensuring product availability across Distribution Centers (DCs) and stores, contributing to sales targets and customer satisfaction. This involves planning replenishment orders, monitoring inventory levels, and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to manage stock flow throughout the network.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan replenishment orders for Distribution Centers (DCs) and stores to ensure product availability that supports sales and customer satisfaction targets.
• Monitor and analyze inventory levels, demand trends, and supply parameters to ensure balanced stock across the network and minimize overstock or stockouts.
• Coordinate with suppliers, buyers, and logistics teams to ensure timely delivery of products and alignment with replenishment plans.
• Review and adjust planning parameters and forecast inputs to ensure optimal order accuracy and responsiveness to market changes.
• Evaluate DC and store inventory performance to identify areas for improvement and recommend actions to maintain healthy stock levels.
• Collaborate with the commercial and operations teams to ensure smooth execution of promotions, seasonal activities, and new product introductions.
• Generate and maintain planning and replenishment reports to ensure visibility of inventory performance and support data-driven decision-making.
• Identify and implement process improvement initiatives within the planning function to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and productivity.
• Ensure adherence to planning policies, procedures, and system parameters to maintain consistency and compliance with organizational standards.

Required Qualifications

• Ability to work successfully with cross-functional teams.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Tableau.
• Good communication skills.
• Time management skills.
• Background in master scheduling, forecasting, procurement, and planning.
• Strong analytical and mathematical abilities.
• Detail-oriented with a requirement for extreme accuracy.
• Proficiency in both Arabic and English languages.

Skills Profile

• Cross-functional team collaboration
• Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
• Tableau proficiency
• Effective communication
• Time Management
• Master Scheduling
• Forecasting
• Procurement principles
• Planning methodologies
• Analytical and mathematical reasoning
• Attention to detail and accuracy

Work Context

This is a full-time position based in Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia. The role requires 0-1 years of experience.