[Urgent Search] Demand Planning Manager

About Careem Careem is THE internet platform for the greater Middle East region A pioneer of the region s ride-hailing economy Careem is expanding services across its platform to include mass transportation delivery and payments to become the region s everyday SuperApp Careem s mission is to simplify and improve the lives of people and build a lasting organisation that inspires Careem was established in July 2012 and was acquired by Uber in 2020 Careem operates in over 100 cities across 14 countries and has created more than one million employment opportunities in the region About the team Careem Grocery is on a mission to reinvent the way people shop for grocery pharmacy and retail products As an exciting new vertical within Careem a startup within a startup were in the early stages of building our product and have plenty of interesting and fundamental challenges to solve in order to achieve our ambitious growth goals in this burgeoning space What you will do Demand Forecasting Utilize historical sales data market trends and customer insights to develop accurate demand forecasts for our quick commerce groceries business Demand Variability Management Develop strategies to manage and mitigate demand volatility considering factors such as seasonality promotions and external market influences Sales and Operations Planning S OP Lead the S OP process facilitating regular meetings to align demand and supply plans identify gaps and develop action plans to meet business objectives Reporting and Communication Prepare and present demand planning reports including key performance indicators KPIs to senior management and stakeholders Communicate forecast updates insights and recommendations to internal teams Inventory Management Plan and manage inventory levels to meet customer demand while minimizing costs and stockouts Collaborate with suppliers and logistics teams to optimize inventory replenishment processes Collaborative Forecasting Engage with internal stakeholders such as sales marketing and product teams to gather input and align on demand forecasts Data Analysis Analyze sales data market trends and other relevant factors to identify patterns and drivers of demand Utilize statistical models and forecasting tools to generate accurate demand projections Continuous Improvement Monitor demand planning processes identify areas for improvement and implement enhancements to optimize forecasting accuracy inventory turnover and supply chain efficiency Cross-functional Collaboration Collaborate with cross-functional teams including marketing logistics and operations to ensure effective execution of demand plans Provide input and support for new product launches promotions and supply chain initiatives Systems and Tools Leverage advanced demand planning tools statistical forecasting software to enhance forecasting accuracy and automate processes where applicable What you will need Successful candidates will have a passionate commitment to improving the lives of people an insane focus on excellence and customer centricity and a strong alignment with our core values and purpose At least 4 years of experience in a supply chain role or similar Time spent in tech logistics or a start-up is a plus Bachelors in Engineering with a focus on Supply Chain or Operations Management is a plus Strong analytical capabilities mastery of Excel is required Bonus points for technical ability in SQL Grittiness You never hesitate to roll up your sleeves and address something hands-on you persevere when others fall away High level of attention to detail speed of execution the role will require lots of daily operational follow ups Strong communication skills as you will need to communicate with all levels of Supplier DC operation teams Self-starter - the ability to self-serve investigate and get the data we require will make you much more effective in this role