Planner.SC - Integrated Planning HQ

Job Overview

The Planner is responsible for coordinating replenishment activities for Distribution Centers (DCs) and retail stores to achieve targeted product availability with a strong customer focus. This role ensures inventory levels remain healthy, directly impacting product availability, sales volumes, profitability, and cash flow management within the company.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule replenishment orders for DCs and stores aimed at meeting sales objectives and customer satisfaction.
• Continuously monitor inventory levels, demand patterns, and supply chain conditions to maintain balanced stock distribution and reduce instances of excessive stock or shortages.
• Collaborate with suppliers, procurement teams, and logistics personnel to guarantee timely product deliveries aligned with replenishment schedules.
• Adjust forecasting inputs and planning parameters to improve order precision and adapt to market fluctuations efficiently.
• Assess inventory performance in DCs and stores, identifying improvement opportunities to sustain optimal stock levels.
• Work closely with commercial and operational teams to facilitate the execution of promotions, seasonal campaigns, and the launch of new products.
• Create and maintain detailed reports on planning and replenishment activities to provide transparent inventory insights supporting data-driven decisions.
• Drive process improvement initiatives within planning to increase accuracy, operational efficiency, and output quality.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, standards, and planning system protocols to maintain consistency and governance.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Sciences, Business, Supply Chain Management, or Engineering disciplines.
• Proven ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Tableau for data analysis and visualization.
• Strong verbal and written communication capabilities.
• Excellent time management skills enabling multitasking and meeting deadlines.
• Experience in master scheduling, demand forecasting, procurement, and inventory planning.
• Robust analytical and mathematical skills essential for data interpretation and decision making.
• Meticulous with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in Arabic and English languages is required.