Demand & Supply Planner – Projects & S&OP

Demand & Supply Planner – Projects & S&OP Department: Supply Chain Reporting to: Supply Chain Lead Location: [Cairo – Egypt ] Employment Type: Full-time 1. Job Purpose The Demand & Supply Planner – Projects & S&OP is responsible for coordinating and executing demand and supply planning activities while supporting the development and implementation of the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process. The role will act as a key link between Supply Chain, Commercial, Marketing, Finance, Regulatory Affairs, and external suppliers to ensure demand and supply alignment, inventory availability, and effective execution of business plans. A key focus will be managing cross-functional supply chain projects, particularly new product launches, portfolio expansions, and operational improvement initiatives, ensuring timely execution, resource alignment, and achievement of agreed milestones. The position will also support selected import, export, and logistics coordination activities to ensure efficient end-to-end supply chain execution. 2. Key Responsibilities A. Demand & Supply Planning Coordinate the monthly demand planning process, consolidating sales forecasts and business inputs from relevant stakeholders. Monitor demand trends, forecast accuracy, and forecast deviations, highlighting risks and opportunities. Develop and maintain supply plans based on demand forecasts, inventory positions, lead times, and supply constraints. Monitor stock availability, inventory coverage, replenishment requirements, and potential stock-out or excess inventory risks. Coordinate with suppliers and relevant internal stakeholders to ensure timely supply against business requirements. Identify supply-demand gaps and recommend corrective actions to maintain product availability and optimize inventory levels. B. S&OP Process Management Coordinate and facilitate the monthly S&OP cycle, ensuring timely preparation and submission of relevant inputs. Consolidate demand, supply, inventory, and financial information to support the S&OP review process. Prepare S&OP presentations, dashboards, performance reports, and management updates. Coordinate cross-functional meetings and follow up on agreed actions, decisions, and outstanding issues. Identify demand-supply imbalances, capacity constraints, and inventory exposure, escalating critical matters when necessary. Support continuous improvement of the S&OP process, planning tools, reporting standards, and governance. Ensure alignment between commercial forecasts, operational supply plans, and business objectives. C. Project Management & New Product Launches Lead the coordination and tracking of supply chain projects, ensuring proper planning, execution, and timely completion. Manage end-to-end supply chain readiness for new product launches, including initial demand forecasts, supply planning, inventory build-up, and delivery coordination. Develop project plans, timelines, milestones, responsibility matrices, and progress tracking reports. Coordinate cross-functional project teams involving Marketing, Sales, Regulatory Affairs, Finance, Procurement, and external suppliers. Monitor project progress, identify potential delays and execution risks, and drive timely resolution with relevant stakeholders. Maintain project documentation, action trackers, risk registers, and management status reports. Support portfolio expansion, product transfers, market expansions, and other strategic supply chain initiatives. Track post-launch performance against initial plans and coordinate necessary demand and supply adjustments. D. Logistics & Import/Export Coordination Support the coordination and monitoring of import and export shipments to ensure timely product availability. Follow up on shipment schedules, shipping documentation, customs clearance, and delivery timelines with logistics partners and internal stakeholders. Coordinate shipment priorities based on demand requirements, stock positions, and business urgency. Monitor logistics performance, shipment delays, freight costs, and potential operational risks. Support logistics cost optimization initiatives, including freight mode selection and shipment consolidation opportunities. Ensure proper coordination between supply planning and logistics execution to minimize delays and avoid unnecessary inventory exposure. E. Reporting & Continuous Improvement Develop and maintain planning dashboards, KPIs, and management reports. Monitor key supply chain performance indicators, including forecast accuracy, forecast bias, inventory levels, product availability, and shipment performance. Identify opportunities to improve planning processes, operational efficiency, and cross-functional collaboration. Support ERP and planning system enhancements, process standardization, and reporting automation. Promote data accuracy, process discipline, and continuous improvement across supply chain activities. 3. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Demand forecast accuracy and bias. Supply plan adherence. Product availability and service level. Inventory days of coverage and inventory optimization. New product launch readiness and on-time execution. S&OP cycle adherence and timely completion of deliverables. Project milestone achievement and on-time delivery. Import/export shipment performance and logistics cost efficiency. Timely identification and escalation of supply chain risks. 4. Qualifications & Experience Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, Engineering, or a related field. 3–5 years of relevant experience in demand planning, supply planning, supply chain operations, or project coordination. Experience in pharmaceutical or FMCG industries is highly preferred. Practical understanding of demand forecasting, inventory management, replenishment, and supply planning. Exposure to S&OP processes and cross-functional business coordination. Demonstrated experience coordinating projects and managing multiple stakeholders. Familiarity with import/export processes and international logistics operations. 5. Technical Skills Good knowledge of ERP systems, preferably SAP or Microsoft Dynamics. Strong Excel skills and proficiency in data analysis and reporting. Knowledge of Power BI or other business intelligence tools is an advantage. Familiarity with demand planning and supply planning tools. Good understanding of international shipping, customs, and logistics documentation. Project management tools and methodologies. 6. Competencies & Behavioral Skills Strong project management and organizational skills. Analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities. Excellent communication and stakeholder management. Ability to coordinate multiple projects and priorities simultaneously. Proactive approach to identifying risks and driving solutions. Strong attention to detail and commitment to execution. Ability to work independently and manage deadlines. Business-oriented mindset with a continuous improvement approach. 7. Role Expectations The successful candidate is expected to establish a disciplined planning and project management approach, improve cross-functional coordination, strengthen S&OP execution, and ensure effective supply chain readiness for new product launches and business growth initiatives. Show more Show less