Category Demand Planning Officer
6 months ago
About the role
Category Demand Planning Officer will be responsible to undertake replenishment activities for a product area against agreed range plans and to identify and action agreed opportunities to optimise sales, stockholding and profit.
Pro-actively support the Planning Manager in driving the Planning Strategy for the Category on a daily basis, as well as supporting other members of the team on specific Planning projects.
Ensure team’s objectives are timely, efficient, and cost-effective. Assist in all planning duties including estimating future product demand, analyzing inventory flow, and developing forecast models.
Key Accountabilities include but are not limited to:
- Efficiently handle the stock intake and replenishment for either a department or selection of brands in line with set KPIs.
- Forecast and plan in conjunction with the supplier/s and planning manager to ensure maximum availability.
- Maintain the replenishment systems to optimise stock management.
- Prepare reports and analysis to provide management team and key stakeholders with clear transparent analysis and data.
- Agree promotional orders quantities with suppliers to ensure optimal inventory in line with activity expectations.
- Successfully communicate forecast and inventory estimations to management.
- Build professional business relationships with procurement, retail, space planning, suppliers and logistics at the appropriate contact level.
- React to new activity and projects with plans to maximize potential.
- Responsible for achieving targets as set and manage exit strategies.
- Review promotions and new lines, raise orders and supervise the orders initiated by the Coordinator.
- Identify future risks and opportunities in line with the Qatar Duty Free business growth ambitions and propose mitigation actions.
- Monitor and report on important changes in sales forecasts, budgets, and business strategies.
- Propose and implement solutions to improve demand forecast accuracy.
- Develop effective forecast models based on industry trends and demand patterns.
- Perform other department duties related to his/her position as directed by the Head of the Department.
About Qatar Airways Group
Our story started with four aircraft. Today, we deliver excellence across 12 different businesses coming together as one. We’ve grown fast, broken records and set trends that others follow. We don’t slow down by the fear of failure. Instead, we dare to achieve what’s never been done before. So whether you’re creating a unique experience for our customers or innovating behind the scenes, every person contributes to our proud story. A story of spectacular growth and determination.
Now is the time to bring your best ideas and passion to a place where your ambition will know no boundaries, and be part of a truly global community.
**Qualifications**:
About you
- High School Qualification/ Vocational Qualification/ Diploma or Equivalent (Type of Diploma Based on Role) with Minimum 4 years of job-related experience
OR
- Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent with Minimum 3 years of job-related experience
Essential
- Experience of planning, organising and prioritising in the Retail/Manufacturing industry.
- Experience of merchandising/replenishment systems - ideally Microsoft AX, SAP or Oracle.
- Experience of working within high-volume retail - able to work with a large range of stock-keeping unit.
- Experience in multi-site operations or sales management environment.
- Experienced in using planning software and data systems
Preferred
- Experience within the travel retail business.
- Experience of working with global luxury and prestigious brands.
- Professional education accreditation from a recognised Supply Chain/Planning institute.
Be part of an extraordinary story
Your skills. Your imagination. Your ambition. Here, there are no boundaries to your potential and the impact you can make. You’ll find infinite opportunities to grow and work on the biggest, most rewarding challenges that will build your skills and experience. You have the chance to be a part of our future, and build the life you want while being part of an international community.
Our best is here and still to come. To us, impossible is only a challenge. Join us as we dare to achieve what’s never been done before.
Together, everything is possible
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