Demand Planning Analyst📣 Job Ad

About the Demand Planning Analyst Role

REEF GROUP is seeking a motivated and analytical Demand Planning Analyst to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This role is integral to supporting retail operations by enhancing forecasting accuracy, optimizing inventory levels, and improving service levels across multiple sales channels. The Demand Planning Analyst will contribute to data-driven planning decisions and the overall efficiency of the supply chain.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare demand forecasts using historical data, statistical forecasting models, and analytical tools.
• Analyze demand behavior and trends across different periods and multiple sales channels, including retail branches, e-commerce, and wholesale operations.
• Evaluate the impact of marketing campaigns, promotions, and seasonality on demand, incorporating these findings into forecast adjustments.
• Continuously strive to improve forecast accuracy and minimize variances between planned and actual demand.
• Support Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) meetings by preparing comprehensive demand analyses and alternative planning scenarios.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and analytical reports to effectively track demand trends, forecast accuracy, and performance variances.
• Collaborate closely with Sales and Marketing teams to understand market dynamics and update forecasting assumptions accordingly.
• Regularly review forecasting assumptions and update them based on actual performance and new business insights.
• Monitor forecasting performance, analyze deviations, and provide actionable recommendations for corrective measures.
• Support new product launches by developing initial forecasts and monitoring post-launch demand.
• Contribute to the enhancement of forecasting methodologies and the overall maturity of demand planning processes.
• Coordinate with planning and supply chain teams to ensure demand forecasts are aligned with purchasing, distribution, and production plans.
• Analyze the impact of forecast accuracy on inventory levels and service levels, recommending opportunities for improvement.
• Prepare periodic management reports detailing demand planning performance and its operational impact.
• Utilize ERP and BI systems to ensure the quality of demand data and the accuracy of reporting.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives aimed at increasing demand planning efficiency across supply chain operations.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Proven experience in demand planning and forecasting.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets.
• Familiarity with statistical forecasting models and analytical tools.
• Experience with Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes.
• Proficiency in developing dashboards and analytical reports.
• Experience working with ERP systems.
• Experience working with BI systems.
• Understanding of supply chain management principles.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Required Skills

• Demand Planning
• Forecasting
• Data Analysis
• Statistical Forecasting Models
• Analytical Tools
• Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP)
• Dashboard Development
• ERP Systems
• BI Systems
• Supply Chain Management
• Communication
• Collaboration

Work Environment and Location

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. REEF GROUP offers a dynamic career path in demand planning and analytics, providing hands-on exposure to supply chain planning within a growing and innovative environment.