Key ResponsibilitiesForecast Development & OptimizationDevelop 12-to-18-month rolling demand forecasts at SKU and location levels.Analyze historical sales data, market trends, seasonality, and shelf-life constraints.Utilize statistical forecasting tools to build baseline demand models.Cross-Functional Collaboration (S&OP)Lead the monthly Demand Review meetings with Sales and Marketing teams.Challenge sales forecasts using data, promotional history, and market intelligence.Translate marketing promotional plans and new product launches (NPI) into demand volumes.Collaborate daily with Supply Planning to align demand forecasts with factory capacity and raw material availability.Performance ManagementMeasure, analyze, and report Forecast Accuracy and Forecast Bias metrics.Conduct root-cause analysis on significant forecast variances and implement corrective actions.Monitor inventory health, identifying risks of aging stock, slow-moving items, or impending expiry.
Halwani Brothers is a Saudi-Egyptian food manufacturer producing tahini, halawa, jams, ghee, processed meats, and other ambient food products. The Egypt operation manufactures and distributes branded food products across the Egyptian market and exports across the region.