Demand Planner

About the role

foodpanda, the leading on-demand food delivery company in Pakistan, is hiring a highly driven Demand Planner. The role is based in Pakistan and reports to the Assistant Manager, Demand and Supply Planning. It suits someone who is comfortable working independently while collaborating closely with management, and who wants hands-on exposure with a direct impact.

Key responsibilities

• Create daily and weekly replenishment plans per supplier based on inventory parameters, actual sell-out and planned forecast
• Take part in S&OP forecast meetings and adjust forecasts accordingly
• Prepare a supply plan based on the demand forecast and maintain monthly and weekly supply planning files and KPI reports
• Maintain healthy inventory in DC and stores according to target days cover, availability and shrinkage targets
• Work with the commercial team to adjust the forecast plan and coordinate with suppliers on delivery alignment and fulfillment performance
• Monitor supplier issues and escalate them to ensure availability
• Identify slow-moving SKUs and those with no movement for 28 days, and flag them to stakeholders
• Work cross-functionally on projects and other relevant tasks

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Mathematics, Economics or a related field
• 2 to 4 years of work-related experience in demand or supply planning
• Experience with FMCG/grocery retailers or online marketplaces/e-commerce is a plus
• Analytical mind, detail orientation, good communication and presentation skills, and ability to work autonomously in a demanding, ambiguous environment

Required skills

• Advanced Excel (Pivot Tables, VLookup)
• SQL