Product Planning Supervisor

SSC HR Solutions · Cairo, Egypt · Posted 2025-12-09

Job Purpose / Role Summary :The role aims to ensure accurate demand forecasts, achieve optimal inventory levels, andsecure product availability across all channels (showrooms, e-commerce, key accounts).The supervisor closely coordinates with Sales, Purchasing, and Logistics teams to supportsales targets, improve service level, and enhance inventory turnover.Main Responsibilities and Tasks : Supply Planning and Replenishment Convert approved demand plans into supply and replenishment plans for warehousesand branches. Plan purchase orders and supply quantities in coordination with Purchasing to ensureproduct availability within lead time. Ensure optimal stock levels for each item / location / channel with a focus on fast- andslow-moving items and A/B/C classification. Manage safety stock levels and reorder parameters in the ERP D365 system based ondemand variability and supplier performance. Follow up on open purchase orders, incoming shipments, and delayed orders withsuppliers and Logistics to avoid availability gaps. Use statistical forecasting tools / Excel / ERP reports to build demand forecasts andvalidate them. Discuss and review forecasts with Sales, Marketing, and Category Management throughdemand review / S&OP meetings. Monitor forecast accuracy and bias Coordinate with Product Management, branches, and Marketing regarding launchquantities, display quantities in branches, and allocation of promotional quantities. Monitor aging and slow-moving stock and propose actions (promotions, inter-branchtransfers, bundling, returns to supplier, write-off) to reduce obsolescence. Reporting, Analysis and Continuous Improvement Prepare regular reports including forecast accuracy, service level / order fill rate, productavailability, stock aging, days of coverage, and OTIF. Analyze causes of stock-outs or excess stock and propose corrective actions andsolutions.Minimum RequirementsEducation : Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Commerce, ora related field.Work Experience 3 to 5 years of experience in demand planning or supply planning Preferably previous experience in a retail environment or home appliances / consumerelectronics / FMCG. Experience in dealing with multiple channels (retail showrooms, e-commerce, keyaccounts / wholesale).Technical Skills Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail Good knowledge of demand and supply planning concepts (forecasting, safety stock,lead time, minimum order quantity, etc.). Excellent command of Microsoft Excel and reporting tools Preferably familiar with Microsoft Dynamics Familiarity with the S&OP process and basic statistical concepts for demand forecastingBehavioral Skills and Competencies Strong communication and coordination skills with various departments Ability to discuss and review forecasts with Sales teams in a constructive way High level of responsibility and sense of urgency without losing focus Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities and deadlines Supervisory and coaching skills in case of having a planning team under supervisionLanguages Very good command of English (reading, writing, and speaking) Proficiency in Arabic is an essential requirement

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