About the job
Location: Islamabad, Karachi, or Lahore
Are you passionate about food and the convenience it brings? Join foodpanda!
As Pakistan's leading on-demand food delivery service, foodpanda connects you to thousands of your favorite restaurants, delivering them right to your home or office with speed. We are committed to fostering a dynamic workplace culture and are looking for the brightest minds to join our growing team.
We are in search of a results-oriented Demand Planning Specialist to join our Pakistan team. If you are eager to make a tangible impact and gain valuable hands-on experience, this might be the perfect opportunity for you!
The ideal candidate will be a proven self-starter, able to work independently while collaborating closely with the management team. This role is based in Pakistan and reports to the Assistant Manager of Demand and Supply Planning.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop daily and weekly replenishment plans at the supplier level based on inventory metrics, actual sales data, and forecasted demand.
- Engage in S&OP forecast meetings and adjust forecasts as necessary.
- Calculate supply plans based on generated demand forecasts.
- Prepare and update monthly and weekly supply planning documents and KPI reports according to actual data.
- Ensure optimal inventory levels in distribution centers and stores, adhering to coverage, availability, and shrinkage targets.
- Collaborate with the commercial team to refine forecast plans.
- Coordinate with suppliers to align deliveries and enhance fulfillment performance.
- Monitor supplier-related issues, escalating when necessary to maintain product availability.
- Identify slow-moving SKUs and notify stakeholders to initiate corrective actions.
- Flag SKUs with no movement over the past 28 days.
- Work cross-functionally to assist in various projects, drive actions, and resolve issues.
- Perform other relevant tasks as required by the role.

