Supply Chain & Inventory Planning Analyst

About the role

A fast-growing franchise network in Lahore is looking for a Supply Chain & Inventory Planning Analyst to own its raw-material planning model, from demand forecast to ordering plan. The role keeps stock-outs and surplus low while managing working capital carefully.

Key responsibilities

• Refresh the monthly demand forecast using sales data, seasonality, store openings, closures and tiering
• Maintain recipe and bill-of-materials records as the menu changes
• Run the monthly ordering plan and prepare import order quantities
• Track shipments from order to warehouse and reconcile packing lists
• Reconcile warehouse issuances against forecast consumption and flag variances
• Report short-risk, surplus, dead stock and near-expiry materials monthly
• Plan opening stock for new franchise stores
• Update, test and extend the model, run scenarios and document assumptions using an AI assistant

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Statistics or a related field
• 1-2 years in data analytics, MIS, demand planning or a similar role
• Regular use of AI tools such as Claude, with sound judgement in checking outputs
• Working knowledge of inventory concepts (lead time, safety stock, cover days)
• Disciplined approach to documenting assumptions and reconciling data
• Preferred: F&B, QSR, FMCG or franchise retail background, import exposure in Pakistan

Required skills

• Strong Excel (multi-sheet workbooks, lookups, pivots, scenarios)
• Power BI, SQL or Python preferred

To apply, candidates can call or message the recruiter by phone.