Demand Planner I

Who we are
We are a leading partner for luxury across the Middle East. With more than ‎600
stores, ‎300 brands and over ‎65 years of experience in the region, we have
become a major player in the beauty, fashion and gift sectors, by offering
service excellence to our partners and delighting all our customers. We are
moving fast from a traditional distributor and retailer for luxury in the
Middle East, to a hybrid retailer bringing luxury experiences to the
fingertips of customers everywhere.
To fuel the next stage of our growth we are looking to build a world class
team. From physical retail through to supply chain and customer loyalty, we
aim to use technology and data to continuously improve every aspect of our
operations. We are looking for top talent to join us on this journey of
exploring new horizons together.
What you'll be doing

At Chalhoub we move fast and make things happen! As a Demand Planner you will
ensure our company 's operations are timely, efficient, and cost-effective.
You will assist in all demand planning duties including estimating future
product demand, analysing inventory flow, and developing forecast models.
Demand Planning and Analysis

• Apply planning and forecasting techniques regarding demand and capacity and interpret and communicate results to relevant team members


• Seek new approaches to generate greater forecast accuracy and improved analysis of sales forecasts inputs


• Review sales inputs and ensure an appropriate Sales Forecast is developed and consistently renewed


• Apply planning and modelling techniques to investigate and evaluate demand scenarios and the impact of relevant constraints in order to ensure an appropriate basis is selected for the Demand Plan


• Seek opportunities to deploy improved tools and techniques to enable achievement of better plans and business decisions


• Assist in the development of the Demand Plan; determine what is required in the demand, supply and inventory plans to support business needs
  Setup and run the S &OP process within the business


• Anticipate and mitigate specific factors (demand drivers, supply constraints) relevant in my category which must be carefully managed in the S&OP process


• Devise action plans which include targeted pricing adjustments in order to achieve required outcomes such as increased sales or reduction of excess stock while managing margin and profits within acceptable levels


• Seek required support and approval for implementation of any action plans involving price adjustments and lead the implementation of those plans
  Inventory Management & Fulfilment Support


• Provide input on the optimum stock model to support agreed Demand and business plans


• Ensure that Supply Planning KPIs align with multiple stakeholders' objectives for inventory optimisation


• Identify gaps in current supply or Demand plans and propose remedial action


• Monitor supply planning adherence to demand plan


• Identify constraints and options on available space and alert the business to impending issues
  What you'll need to succeed
  At Chalhoub you're in the driver's seat! To succeed in this role, you will be
  professional, highly-analytical, and possess excellent communication skills.
  You should also have in-depth knowledge of advanced mathematical and
  forecasting practices.


• Able to lead top-to-top risk mitigation discussions with key supply partners


• Good understanding of major project management methodology


• Able to lead cross-functional/organizational project teams


• Familiar with the DMAIC (Define-Measure-Analyse-Improve-Control) methodology of Six Sigma and with important problem solving and kaizen (continuous improvement) tools and techniques such as FMEA, fishbone analysis etc.


• Strong understanding of present and up-and-coming technologies to accelerate the value of SCM


• General awareness of procurement systems used within the industry and in-depth knowledge of current organization's system


• General awareness of demand planning systems used within the industry and in-depth knowledge of current organization's system


• Proficiency in demand planning systems and capable of delivering training initiatives


• Experience in warehouse and transportation management systems is a big plus


• ‎2+ years of experience


• University degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain or any relevant field
  
  What we can offer you
  With us, you will turn your aspirations into reality. We will help shape your
  journey through enriching experiences, learning and development opportunities
  and exposure to different assignments within your role or through internal
  mobility. Our Group offers diverse career paths for those who are
  extraordinary, every day.

We recognise the value that you bring, and we strive to provide a competitive
benefits package which includes health care, child education contribution,
remote and flexible working policies as well as exclusive employee discounts.
To view all our perks and benefits, click here.