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Our client, a leading electronics retailer in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia operating over 160 outlets servicing the major brands in mobile phones, computers, and electronic accessories seeks to employ a Demand Planning Manager.

Reporting to the Supply Chain Director, you will effectively lead the collaborative efforts of demand & supply planning for all product ranges & categories by developing individual forecasts, consolidating a company-wide forecast across all products & channels to ensure balancing the supply & demand, & managing the S&OP across the group and proper allocation of funds.

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelors Degree in business related subject along with 7-10 years experience at management level including 4 years planning management experience in a Retail or Distribution organization.

PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. Provide full data for the S&OP process including actual sales performance vs. forecast, forecast accuracy and deviation analysis by leading the S&OP activity, providing input regarding the product availability/sourcing issues if any & approving the planning department part of the S&OP to ensure reliable supply of goods.
2. Liaise with the commercial department on sales forecasts, product initiatives, new product introductions, over-selling requirements & product lifecycles by conducting regular meetings with principle planning heads to deliver realistic forecasts for upcoming periods.
3. Lead development & implementation of business processes within the planning dept, revising as needed by ensuring required tools for business process implementation are in place & educating the team on business process management to ensure efficient & consistent processes in Supply Management.
4. Consolidate all annual & monthly plans for the different product lines and channels in collaboration with channel heads by ensuring support is provided for expansions and phase-in phase-out as needed by other departments.

Job Skills:

• Bachelors Degree in business related subject
• 7-10 years experience at management level (including 4 years planning management experience) in a Retail or Distribution organization
• Very Good English – fluent Arabic
• Microsoft skills (Proficient Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Vast experience in the S&OP implementation

Language Requirements:

Arabic - Fluent / Excellent
English - Very Good

Other Requirements

Own a Car: Any
Have Driving License: Any

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Arthur Lawrence is urgently looking for a Senior Specialist – Demand Planning for a client in Riyadh, KSA. Kindly review the job requirements below. Your immediate application will enable us to place you successfully.

Must-Have:

• 5+ years of experience with demand planning & project management in the banking sector
• Experience in developing demand forecasting, preparing annual portfolio plans for EPMO projects, and implementing scope duplication mechanisms
• Proficiency in governance, project monitoring, reporting, and stakeholder collaboration
• Familiarity with project management tools and MS Office
• Good English & Arabic speaking skills

Nice to Have

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Finance, Engineering, or Business Administration
• PMP, CAPM, or related certifications preferred

About Us:

Arthur Lawrence is a management and technology consulting firm providing enterprise-wide business transformation and application implementation services. Our technical expertise and experience with top companies help organizations develop strategies and cost-effective solutions.

We are an UN Women Empowerment Principal Signatory and certified by the National Minority Supplier Development Council.

Acknowledgements from Industry Peers:

• Winner of Entrepreneur 360 Award (2019)
• IAOP Award; ranked in the top 100 internationally
• Ranked within the Inc 5000 twice in 2016 and 2017 as one of the fastest-growing companies in America
• Named one of the top ten fastest-growing businesses in Houston in 2016
• Ranked 25th in the HBJ Fast 100 Private Companies Award in 2017

Our Seven Pillars:

We rely on seven core values: Education, Integrity, Value Creation, Collaboration, Best Client, Best People, and Stewardship. Adhering to these values has driven our success beyond expectations.

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You’re energized by challenges, creative brand-buildingand great coffee?

The Nespresso story began with a simple but revolutionary idea: enable anyone to create the perfect cup of coffee - just like a skilled barista. From this beginning more than 30 years ago, the Nespresso brand concept, the Nespresso Trilogy: exceptional coffees, smart and stylish coffee machines and personalized, exclusive services, has revolutionized the way people enjoy their coffee and has evolved from pioneer to being the reference in portioned premium coffee.

Nespresso worldwide since its launch has enjoyed growth year on year. Our ambitions for coming years are sky high. Currently we are looking for
**Supply & Demand Planning Manager** with the mission to:
**A Day in the Life of a Supply & Demand Planning Manager**:

- Manage and maintain a skilled, motivated team of Demand and Supply planners to continuously improve the quality of the demand and supply plans and the efficiency with which they are produced.
- Ensure continuous alignment with Business priorities, initiatives and activities and the delivery of performance to agreed KPI levels.
- Define key performance indicators, monitor and benchmark performance with similar Nespresso Markets or Nestlé counterparts.
- Drive development and implementation of good practices to ensure efficiency and effectiveness
- Ensure good communication towards the organization concerning Demand and Supply management
- Develop cross-functional alignment with Marketing and commercial to ensure proper planification and execution of promotional activities.
- Ensure an adequate level of flexibility of structures and processes to:

- Meet ad-hoc customer requirements or to deal with unexpected Supply Chain disruptions
- Adapt to changes in the market environment.
- Manage the relationship and the effective flow of information between DSP function and internal stakeholders such as Logistics, Procurement, Commercial (B2C, B2B, Trade), Marketing and Finance
- Manage the relationship with the HQ, Machine Partners and direct suppliers to ensure efficient and cost-effective replenishment.
- Implement continuous improvement program with our Machine Partners through regular meetings to review performances & improve process inspired by NCE tools;
- Set adequate measures and respective target values for service to effectively monitor the Machine Partner's performance by:

- Putting in place a structured communication through review meetings (monthly, quarterly).
- Establishing effective escalation process & conflict management.
- Managing continous improvement & Best Practices initiatives supported by NCE tools.
- Driving initiatives for opportunities to Nespresso's benefit within the relationship with the Machine Partner.

**Management Team Responsibilities**
- Drive the organisation's business results by making tactical and operational decisions by building the department in a sustainable way
- Define and drive the right iniatives to achieve business results
- Support the Director in making optimal investments and decisions in the OP process for both CAPEX and OPEX
- Manage and monitor the budget within the subdepartment
- Drive improvements and efficiencies in the organisation by collaborating with other departments

**People & Performance Management**
- Attract and retain talent, develop the personal effectiveness of employees by regular coaching and implementation of learning activities
- Build a strong team where teammembers collaborate effectively and understand their shared goals and purpose
- Set individual performance goals that provide a clear line of sight to organizational priorities and monitor progress towards achievement of goals by use of the PDP methodology
- Lead by example in terms of NLF behaviors and safety leadership
- Build the Nespresso culture by promoting and supporting a happy, healthy and safe working environment that encourages teamwork, ambition and a high level of professionalism

**What will make you successful**
- At least 5 years of experience in Demand & Supply Planning
- Held a leadership role in DSP and/or Supply Chain and/or Commercial
- Ability to work multi-task and in a fast-paced environment, using different digital tools and software.
- Languages (Arabic & English)
- Experience in an international environment and fluency in English are a plus.

**We Offer**:
Interesting and challenging work in an international company - a branch of worldwide and well recognized FMCG concern

Possibility to work in a dynamic team of professionals and leaders

Possibility to work with challenging projects and responsible tasks

Atmosphere full of respect, professionalism

Possibility of development & career advancement

If you find the challenge exciting and match up, we have great culture and will work rigid to make you feel welcome and valued from day one.

Careem is building the Everything App for the greater Middle East, making it easier than ever to move around, order food and groceries, manage payments, and more. Careem is led by a powerful purpose to simplify and improve the lives of people and build an awesome organisation that inspires. Since 2012, Careem has created earnings for over 2.5 million Captains, simplified the lives of over 70 million customers, and built a platform for the region’s best talent to thrive and for entrepreneurs to scale their businesses. Careem operates in over 70 cities across 10 countries, from Morocco to Pakistan.

About the Team
The Groceries team is on a mission to reinvent how people shop for everyday essentials across the region. Within this team, the Fresh & Ultra Fresh vertical plays a pivotal role in driving selection, availability, and service experience for perishable goods. We are passionate about delivering high-quality produce and perishables with speed, accuracy, and reliability.

About the Role
As a Demand Planning Lead for Fresh & Ultra Fresh, you will play a critical role in enabling our grocery operations through accurate demand forecasting, inventory planning, and data-driven decision making. This role requires a blend of analytical acumen, operational understanding, and collaboration across cross-functional teams including supply chain, commercial, and warehouse operations.

What You'll Do

• Build, manage, and refine demand forecasts for Fresh & Ultra Fresh categories across multiple cities

• Ensure inventory levels align with sales demand to minimize wastage and maximize availability

• Lead the weekly and monthly demand planning cycles with inputs from Commercial and Supply Chain

• Drive improvements in forecast accuracy through analysis and tools development

• Collaborate closely with warehouse and commercial teams to align on promotions, assortment, and replenishment

• Provide insights into performance drivers, highlighting risks and opportunities

• Develop dashboards and reports to drive visibility and alignment on planning KPIs

• Own and evolve planning tools, models, and processes to support business growth

What You'll Need

• 3–5 years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain analytics — ideally in groceries, FMCG, or perishables

• Strong analytical skills and advanced Excel/Google Sheets capability

• Familiarity with demand planning tools and platforms (e.g. SAP IBP, Oracle, etc.) is a plus

• Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders and align on data-driven decisions

• Detail-oriented mindset with a focus on execution and continuous improvement

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field; Master’s is a plus

• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English (Arabic is a plus)

What we’ll provide you

We offer colleagues the opportunity to drive impact in the region while they learn and grow. As a full time Careem colleague, you will be able to:

• Work and learn from great minds by joining a community of inspiring colleagues.
• Put your passion to work in a purposeful organisation dedicated to creating impact in a region with a lot of untapped potential.
• Explore new opportunities to learn and grow every day.
• Work 4 days a week in office & 1 day from home, and remotely from any country in the world for 30 days a year with unlimited vacation days per year. (If you are in an individual contributor role in tech, you will have 2 office days a week and 3 to work from home.)
• Access to healthcare benefits and fitness reimbursements for health activities including gym, health club, and training classes.

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Demand Planning Lead - Fresh & Ultra Fresh

Careem is building the Everything App for the greater Middle East, making it easier than ever to move around, order food and groceries, manage payments, and more. Careem is led by a powerful purpose to simplify and improve the lives of people and build an awesome organisation that inspires. Since 2012, Careem has created earnings for over 2.5 million Captains, simplified the lives of over 70 million customers, and built a platform for the region’s best talent to thrive and for entrepreneurs to scale their businesses. Careem operates in over 70 cities across 10 countries, from Morocco to Pakistan.

About the Team
The Groceries team is on a mission to reinvent how people shop for everyday essentials across the region. Within this team, the Fresh & Ultra Fresh vertical plays a pivotal role in driving selection, availability, and service experience for perishable goods. We are passionate about delivering high-quality produce and perishables with speed, accuracy, and reliability.

About the Role
As a Demand Planning Lead for Fresh & Ultra Fresh, you will play a critical role in enabling our grocery operations through accurate demand forecasting, inventory planning, and data-driven decision making. This role requires a blend of analytical acumen, operational understanding, and collaboration across cross-functional teams including supply chain, commercial, and warehouse operations.

What You'll Do

Build, manage, and refine demand forecasts for Fresh & Ultra Fresh categories across multiple cities

Ensure inventory levels align with sales demand to minimize wastage and maximize availability

Lead the weekly and monthly demand planning cycles with inputs from Commercial and Supply Chain

Drive improvements in forecast accuracy through analysis and tools development

Collaborate closely with warehouse and commercial teams to align on promotions, assortment, and replenishment

Provide insights into performance drivers, highlighting risks and opportunities

Develop dashboards and reports to drive visibility and alignment on planning KPIs

Own and evolve planning tools, models, and processes to support business growth

What You'll Need

3–5 years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain analytics — ideally in groceries, FMCG, or perishables

Strong analytical skills and advanced Excel/Google Sheets capability

Familiarity with demand planning tools and platforms (e.g. SAP IBP, Oracle, etc.) is a plus

Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders and align on data-driven decisions

Detail-oriented mindset with a focus on execution and continuous improvement

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field; Master’s is a plus

Strong verbal and written communication skills in English (Arabic is a plus)

What we’ll provide you

We offer colleagues the opportunity to drive impact in the region while they learn and grow. As a full time Careem colleague, you will be able to:

• Work and learn from great minds by joining a community of inspiring colleagues.
• Put your passion to work in a purposeful organisation dedicated to creating impact in a region with a lot of untapped potential.
• Explore new opportunities to learn and grow every day.
• Work 4 days a week in office & 1 day from home, and remotely from any country in the world for 30 days a year with unlimited vacation days per year. (If you are in an individual contributor role in tech, you will have 2 office days a week and 3 to work from home.)
• Access to healthcare benefits and fitness reimbursements for health activities including gym, health club, and training classes.

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Demand Planning Lead - Fresh & Ultra Fresh

Careem is building the Everything App for the greater Middle East, making it easier than ever to move around, order food and groceries, manage payments, and more. Careem is led by a powerful purpose to simplify and improve the lives of people and build an awesome organisation that inspires. Since 2012, Careem has created earnings for over 2.5 million Captains, simplified the lives of over 70 million customers, and built a platform for the region's best talent to thrive and for entrepreneurs to scale their businesses. Careem operates in over 70 cities across 10 countries, from Morocco to Pakistan.

About the Team
The Groceries team is on a mission to reinvent how people shop for everyday essentials across the region. Within this team, the Fresh & Ultra Fresh vertical plays a pivotal role in driving selection, availability, and service experience for perishable goods. We are passionate about delivering high-quality produce and perishables with speed, accuracy, and reliability.

About the Role
As a Demand Planning Lead for Fresh & Ultra Fresh, you will play a critical role in enabling our grocery operations through accurate demand forecasting, inventory planning, and data-driven decision making. This role requires a blend of analytical acumen, operational understanding, and collaboration across cross-functional teams including supply chain, commercial, and warehouse operations.

What You'll Do

Build, manage, and refine demand forecasts for Fresh & Ultra Fresh categories across multiple cities

Ensure inventory levels align with sales demand to minimize wastage and maximize availability

Lead the weekly and monthly demand planning cycles with inputs from Commercial and Supply Chain

Drive improvements in forecast accuracy through analysis and tools development

Collaborate closely with warehouse and commercial teams to align on promotions, assortment, and replenishment

Provide insights into performance drivers, highlighting risks and opportunities

Develop dashboards and reports to drive visibility and alignment on planning KPIs

Own and evolve planning tools, models, and processes to support business growth

What You'll Need

3-5 years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain analytics - ideally in groceries, FMCG, or perishables

Strong analytical skills and advanced Excel/Google Sheets capability

Familiarity with demand planning tools and platforms (e.g. SAP IBP, Oracle, etc.) is a plus

Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders and align on data-driven decisions

Detail-oriented mindset with a focus on execution and continuous improvement

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field; Master's is a plus

Strong verbal and written communication skills in English (Arabic is a plus)

What we'll provide you

We offer colleagues the opportunity to drive impact in the region while they learn and grow. As a full time Careem colleague, you will be able to:

• Work and learn from great minds by joining a community of inspiring colleagues.
• Put your passion to work in a purposeful organisation dedicated to creating impact in a region with a lot of untapped potential.
• Explore new opportunities to learn and grow every day.
• Work 4 days a week in office & 1 day from home, and remotely from any country in the world for 30 days a year with unlimited vacation days per year. (If you are in an individual contributor role in tech, you will have 2 office days a week and 3 to work from home.)
• Access to healthcare benefits and fitness reimbursements for health activities including gym, health club, and training classes.

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Demand Planning Lead - Fresh & Ultra Fresh

Careem is building the Everything App for the greater Middle East, making it easier than ever to move around, order food and groceries, manage payments, and more. Careem is led by a powerful purpose to simplify and improve the lives of people and build an awesome organisation that inspires. Since 2012, Careem has created earnings for over 2.5 million Captains, simplified the lives of over 70 million customers, and built a platform for the region’s best talent to thrive and for entrepreneurs to scale their businesses. Careem operates in over 70 cities across 10 countries, from Morocco to Pakistan.

About the Team
The Groceries team is on a mission to reinvent how people shop for everyday essentials across the region. Within this team, the Fresh & Ultra Fresh vertical plays a pivotal role in driving selection, availability, and service experience for perishable goods. We are passionate about delivering high-quality produce and perishables with speed, accuracy, and reliability.

About the Role
As a Demand Planning Lead for Fresh & Ultra Fresh, you will play a critical role in enabling our grocery operations through accurate demand forecasting, inventory planning, and data-driven decision making. This role requires a blend of analytical acumen, operational understanding, and collaboration across cross-functional teams including supply chain, commercial, and warehouse operations.

What You'll Do

Build, manage, and refine demand forecasts for Fresh & Ultra Fresh categories across multiple cities

Ensure inventory levels align with sales demand to minimize wastage and maximize availability

Lead the weekly and monthly demand planning cycles with inputs from Commercial and Supply Chain

Drive improvements in forecast accuracy through analysis and tools development

Collaborate closely with warehouse and commercial teams to align on promotions, assortment, and replenishment

Provide insights into performance drivers, highlighting risks and opportunities

Develop dashboards and reports to drive visibility and alignment on planning KPIs

Own and evolve planning tools, models, and processes to support business growth

What You'll Need

3–5 years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain analytics — ideally in groceries, FMCG, or perishables

Strong analytical skills and advanced Excel/Google Sheets capability

Familiarity with demand planning tools and platforms (e.g. SAP IBP, Oracle, etc.) is a plus

Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders and align on data-driven decisions

Detail-oriented mindset with a focus on execution and continuous improvement

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field; Master’s is a plus

Strong verbal and written communication skills in English (Arabic is a plus)

What we’ll provide you

We offer colleagues the opportunity to drive impact in the region while they learn and grow. As a full time Careem colleague, you will be able to:

• Work and learn from great minds by joining a community of inspiring colleagues.
• Put your passion to work in a purposeful organisation dedicated to creating impact in a region with a lot of untapped potential.
• Explore new opportunities to learn and grow every day.
• Work 4 days a week in office & 1 day from home, and remotely from any country in the world for 30 days a year with unlimited vacation days per year. (If you are in an individual contributor role in tech, you will have 2 office days a week and 3 to work from home.)
• Access to healthcare benefits and fitness reimbursements for health activities including gym, health club, and training classes.

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Parkhouse Bell is delighted to be recruiting for a leading electronics retailer in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Our client operates over 160 outlets servicing the major brands in mobile phones, computers, and electronic accessories.

Reporting to the COO, you will lead the Supply Function by ensuring efficiency & consistency of supply, cost effectiveness, availability of goods & materials & developing the management team to guarantee timely delivery of goods at a competitive price.

Responsibilities:

1. Ensure efficiency & consistency of supply.
2. Manage cost effectiveness and availability of goods & materials.
3. Develop the management team to guarantee timely delivery of goods at a competitive price.

Minimum Requirements:

1. Bachelor's Degree in business related subject.
2. MBA / MSC Degree (preferable).
3. 10 - 12 years experience at management / senior management level (including 5-6 years Supply Chain Management experience covering planning, warehousing, purchasing & transportation management) in a large Retail / Distribution organization.
4. Very Good English – fluent Arabic.
5. Microsoft skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

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Job Description - Supply Chain Supervisor (250004)

Requisition ID

250004

Description

ROLES AND RESPONSABILITIES:

1. Manages the overall operation, resources and organization of the SANAD Supply Chain-Rig Operations making business decisions supporting the organization’s overall business strategy.
2. Manages and oversees Rig inventory control processes to ensure integrity (this includes the cycle count process).
3. Ensure that Procurement and warehouse transactions (e.g. receiving, issuing, transfers and requisitions) are completed timely and accurately.
4. Manages the Rig warehouse.
5. Identifies and implements continuous improvement opportunities for SANAD Supply Chain.
6. Collaborates with stakeholders, corporate and field locations as required to ensure total customer satisfaction within the SANAD functions.
7. Work with different areas in the various department to implement and perform a receiving and issuing process that ensures all transactions are recorded properly.
8. With yard personnel identify obsolete, slow-moving materials and visually organize warehouses.
9. Manages Rig inventory and expenses.
10. Develops and emphasizes a culture of Rig warehouse safety.
11. Maintains required records and documents accurately.
12. Conduct random physical inventory checks and report any findings.
13. Continuous quest to improve the warehouse operations for SANAD.
14. Initiates, coordinates and enforces warehouse operational policies and procedures.
15. Understanding of supply chain activities and good warehousing practices.
16. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

1. A minimum of 5-7 years of previous experience.
2. 5+ years’ relevant warehouse, inventory, procurement, distribution and logistics management experience.
3. 2+ years’ of previous leadership and supervisory experience.
4. Outstanding communication skills: willing to make difficult decisions, communicate effectively with senior management.
5. Mandatory: Higher secondary certificate.
6. Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in general or bachelor’s degree in supply chain or relevant field.
7. Proficient in computer skills, specifically Excel, Power Point, Outlook and warehouse management software.

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