Demand Planner - Egypt

**INSPIRE | EXHILARATE | DELIGHT**For over six decades, Chalhoub Group has been a partner and creator of luxury experiences in the Middle East. The Group, in its endeavour to excel as a hybrid retailer, has reinforced its distribution and marketing services with a portfolio of eight owned brands and over 300 international brands in the luxury, beauty, fashion, and art de vivre categories. More recently, the Group expanded its expertise into new categories of luxury watches, jewellery, and eyewear.**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**- 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- 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.- 3+ years of experience in Supply Chain-Demand planning- University degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain or any relevant field- Experience in warehouse and transportation management systems is a big plus- 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- APICS certification is a plus**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.**We Invite All Applicants to Apply**It Takes Diversity Of Thought, Culture, Background, Differing Abilities and Perspectives to truly Inspire, Exhilarate and Delight our customers. At Chalhoub Group, we are committed to inclusion and diversity.