Job DescriptionDevelop, analyze, and maintain accurate demand forecasts using historical data and market insightsCollaborate with commercial, marketing, and supply teams to incorporate business inputs into forecastsMonitor forecast accuracy (e.g., bias, MAPE) and implement continuous improvement actionsLead demand planning cycles and ensure alignment with supply planning and procurementIdentify risks and opportunities related to demand fluctuations and propose mitigation plansDrive automation and process improvements in forecasting and reportingSupport inventory optimization to reduce stock aging and avoid stockouts.QualificationsStrong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel and forecasting tools Experience with ERP systems and data visualization tools is a plus Strong business acumen and understanding of supply chain dynamics Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Ariika is an Egyptian furniture brand that designs manufactures and sells affordable lifestyle home products - controlling the process from concept to showroom floor.
What you should know
Student-Led Roots: Founded as a student-led project with an initial investment of EGP 3,000 to rent beanbags on a university campus
Dominant Market Leader: Held a 70% market share of the Egyptian beanbag industry within its first few years of operation
100-Employee Retail Powerhouse: Operates with a team of nearly 100 employees and manages three flagship stores across New Cairo and Sheikh Zayed
How they work
Design is only good if it sells — Aesthetic decisions are always made with a price tag in mind — beauty that misses the Egyptian market is a failed brief
End-to-end ownership — Teams run problems from root cause to resolution; handing off to another department is a last resort not a default