Sr Demand Planner - KE & NG
Glovo
- Nairobi
- Permanent
- Full-time
- We have an ''office-first'' culture and we place collaboration at the center of everything we do!
- We have a non-vanilla personality and feedback mindset. We don't shy away from difficult conversations - we see them as a gift!
- We work with high intensity and have fun along the way. We also celebrate the wins (a lot!).
- We celebrate diversity in all its forms and foster an inclusive culture where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work.
- We are building a talent house of high performing teams and leaders. We invest in people who raise the bar and help others reach their full potential.
- We take ownership of our career development. We don't believe in linear and predictable career paths - we create the job of our dreams!
- We embrace opportunities to move the needle and make an impact beyond our scope.
- Our platform is an important economic tool for millions of people (customers, partners, couriers) and we are taking action to amplify our positive impact.
- We invest in doing good by dedicating time and resources into social and environmental initiatives.
- We have the ambition of being DIB role models across the tech industry. We are creating environments, systems, and processes that provide equal opportunities, break biases, and empower our communities.
- Be responsible for the supply replenishment planning of your MFCs, by creating purchase orders and monitoring their reception.
- Improve forecast accuracy by utilizing historical sales data to adjust demand forecasts for promotions, seasonal variations, special events and new products, among others.
- Maintain and adjust purchasing tool parameters (safety stocks, bank holidays,…) to ensure inventory optimization.
- Work closely with category management, marketing, and operations teams to gather relevant information for aligning demand forecasts with supply chain capabilities.
- Enhance the performance of suppliers (fill rates, no-shows, delays, incidents) by facilitating communication, addressing concerns, and working collaboratively with them to establish improvement plans.
- Monitor and report Supply Chain Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) of your country.
- Analyze and interpret data (availability, inventory levels, turnover, shrinkage, fill rates…) to identify trends, potential risks, and opportunities for improvement.
- Drive action plans to achieve operational excellence in the supply chain by optimizing processes, reducing costs, improving efficiency, and enhancing overall performance.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, Mathematics or a Supply Chain / Operations discipline.
- Three to four years of relevant experience in the industry, preferably focused on Demand Planning and a deep understanding of the Supply Chain.
- Must possess excellent business judgment, strong written and oral communication skills, and a practical, common-sense approach to getting things done.
- The ability to analyze and use critical thinking skills on a regular basis is key.
- Proficiency in Google Applications.
- Excellent English and Swahili. Other languages are a plus (Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo…).
- SQL knowledge
- 💪 Private health insurance to keep you at your peak.
- 🍔 Monthly Glovo credit to satisfy your cravings!
- 🏖️ Extra time off, the freedom to work from home two days a week, and the opportunity to work from anywhere for up to three weeks a year!
- 👪 Enhanced parental leave, and office-based nursery.
- 🧠 Online therapy and wellbeing benefits to ensure your mental well-being.