Section Head - Demand Planning

Juhayna Food Industries

Lead the end-to-end S&OP process, ensuring effective collaboration across all functions and maintaining alignment between supply and demand.

Facilitate regular supply review meetings to assess and adjust plans based on market trends, inventory levels, and production capacities.

Develop and manage the weekly local supply plan for finished goods by SKU, ensuring efficient inventory management and minimal out-of-stock situations.

Oversee the review and maintenance of the 18-month rolling forecast to support long-term strategic planning.

Work closely with production, sales, marketing, fleet management, and export teams to ensure timely product availability, effective utilization of resources, and successful execution of new initiatives.

Collaborate with the export team to fulfil international orders, ensuring accuracy in quantities and timely deliveries.

Monitor and manage inventory levels, working with the fleet team to ensure maximum utilization of transportation resources.

Supervise and mentor junior planners, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.

Drive process improvements to enhance forecast accuracy, leveraging data-driven insights and robust cross-functional discussions.

Build and develop a high-performing demand planning organization capable of meeting evolving business requirements and driving ongoing improvements in the forecasting process.