Company Description Alarabia Group is a diversified company operating across retail, wholesale, manufacturing, and e-commerce in the home appliances and lifestyle sectors. The Group runs a retail sales chain offering a wide range of home appliances, home accessories, and lifestyle products with a strong focus on customer experience in its showrooms. It also manages wholesale trading and distribution for exclusive domestic and international brands in consumer electronics and home-related products. Alarabia Group oversees manufacturing operations in Egypt for assembling and producing home appliances. In addition, the Group operates an e-commerce platform that provides customers with an extensive online selection of home appliances. Role Description The Demand Planning Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in Cairo, Egypt. This role is responsible for developing and maintaining demand forecasts across product lines, using historical data, market insights, and sales trends to support accurate planning. The manager collaborates with sales, marketing, finance, and supply chain teams to align demand plans with business objectives and promotional activities. Daily activities include monitoring inventory levels, coordinating with production planning to ensure adequate supply, and adjusting forecasts based on real-time performance and changes in customer demand. The role also involves preparing regular reports and dashboards, identifying risks and opportunities in demand, and recommending corrective actions to optimize service levels and minimize stock-outs or excess inventory. Qualifications
Candidates should possess strong Demand Planning and Demand Forecasting skills.
Candidates should possess solid Analytical Skills for data interpretation, reporting, and decision-making.
Candidates should possess experience in Production Planning to align manufacturing schedules with demand.
Candidates should possess Inventory Management skills to balance stock levels and service targets.
Relevant experience in FMCG, retail, or consumer electronics sectors is beneficial.
Proficiency in Excel and demand planning or ERP systems is preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field is required; advanced qualifications are an advantage.
Strong communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving abilities are essential.