LAWAZEM is looking for a skilled Demand Planner to join our dynamic team and ensure that our organization meets future demand to continue operating as efficiently and effectively as possible. In this role, you will be responsible estimating future demand for an organization’s products or services and analyzing inventory flow to build forecasting models.
Ultimately, you will work with leaders within the organization to ensure we can continue to supply consumers based on future demand for our products or services.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain demand forecasts based on historical data, market trends, and sales insights.
- Collaborate with sales, marketing, and supply chain teams to gather information and incorporate it into demand planning.
- Monitor and analyze customer demand patterns and adjust forecasts accordingly.
- Utilize forecasting software and tools to generate accurate predictions and reports.
- Identify potential supply chain risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure product availability.
- Communicate demand forecasts to relevant departments to align inventory and production planning.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of demand planning processes and suggest improvements.
- Participate in inventory management initiatives to minimize excess stock and reduce costs.
- Prepare and present demand planning reports to management, highlighting key insights and trends.
- Stay informed about industry trends, competitor activities, and market conditions to inform demand planning decisions.
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
- Proven experience minimum 7 years as a demand planner or in a similar role.
- Strong analytical skills and proficiency in data analysis tools.
- Experience with demand forecasting software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar).
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational abilities.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Understanding of inventory management principles and supply chain best practices.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other relevant software applications.
Top Skills
What We Do
We knew through our experience in Procurement, that more than 70% of procurement transactions are of a low value, and if summed in value it would only represent less than 5% of your total spending, and as a result you and your Procurement team and everyone involved in the approval and accounting process, would be spending majority of your productive time working and approving and processing transactions that does not reflect direct benefit to your organization's goals.
We introduce to you Lawazem
It is the first B2B marketplace that is especially made to solve that problem.
Lawazem consolidates all your operational purchases and spending in one place, whether it is groceries, stationary, cleaning materials, office accessories, or else.
We go beyond to make your work environment even better, by providing gift and flower deliveries to your employees and clients, arrange for internal events, and prepare for your guest and internal meetings through our hospitality partners.
Finally, we even help in becoming your concierge for your international purchases, online purchases that require Credit Cards, and help you improve your sourcing process.
Lawazem is here to help you anytime and everytime.
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