Category Demand Planning Officer - Qatar Duty free

As a Category Demand Planning Lead Officer, you are responsible for undertaking replenishment activities for a product area against agreed range plans and to identify and action agreed opportunities to optimize 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.

Operational accountabilities include:

• Efficiently handle the stock intake and replenishment for either a department or selection of brands in line with set KPls.
• Forecast and plan in conjunction with the supplier/s and planning manager to ensure maximum availability. Maintain the replenishment systems to optimize 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

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• High School Qualification / Vocational Qualification /Diploma or Equivalent with Minimum 4 years of job-related experience
• Or Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent with Minimum 3 years of job-related
• Experience of planning, organizing and prioritizing 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
• Experience in using planning software and data system
• OTB (Open-to-Buy) WSSI (weekly sales and stock intake plan) planning experience.
• Proven experience in forecasting, demand planning, inventory management and working with replenishment systems.

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.