Demand Planning Lead - Fresh & Ultra Fresh
- الرياض
- دائم
- دوام كامل
The Groceries team is on a mission to reinvent how people shop for everyday essentials across the region. Within this team, the Fresh & Ultra Fresh vertical plays a pivotal role in driving selection, availability, and service experience for perishable goods. We are passionate about delivering high-quality produce and perishables with speed, accuracy, and reliability.About the Role
As a Demand Planning Lead for Fresh & Ultra Fresh, you will play a critical role in enabling our grocery operations through accurate demand forecasting, inventory planning, and data-driven decision making. This role requires a blend of analytical acumen, operational understanding, and collaboration across cross-functional teams including supply chain, commercial, and warehouse operations.What You'll DoBuild, manage, and refine demand forecasts for Fresh & Ultra Fresh categories across multiple citiesEnsure inventory levels align with sales demand to minimize wastage and maximize availabilityLead the weekly and monthly demand planning cycles with inputs from Commercial and Supply ChainDrive improvements in forecast accuracy through analysis and tools developmentCollaborate closely with warehouse and commercial teams to align on promotions, assortment, and replenishmentProvide insights into performance drivers, highlighting risks and opportunitiesDevelop dashboards and reports to drive visibility and alignment on planning KPIsOwn and evolve planning tools, models, and processes to support business growthWhat You'll Need3-5 years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain analytics - ideally in groceries, FMCG, or perishablesStrong analytical skills and advanced Excel/Google Sheets capabilityFamiliarity with demand planning tools and platforms (e.g. SAP IBP, Oracle, etc.) is a plusProven ability to manage multiple stakeholders and align on data-driven decisionsDetail-oriented mindset with a focus on execution and continuous improvementBachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field; Master's is a plusStrong verbal and written communication skills in English (Arabic is a plus)What we'll provide youWe offer colleagues the opportunity to drive impact in the region while they learn and grow. As a full time Careem colleague, you will be able to:
- Work and learn from great minds by joining a community of inspiring colleagues.
- Put your passion to work in a purposeful organisation dedicated to creating impact in a region with a lot of untapped potential.
- Explore new opportunities to learn and grow every day.
- Work 4 days a week in office & 1 day from home, and remotely from any country in the world for 30 days a year with unlimited vacation days per year. (If you are in an individual contributor role in tech, you will have 2 office days a week and 3 to work from home.)
- Access to healthcare benefits and fitness reimbursements for health activities including gym, health club, and training classes.