Demand Planning Leader careem

The Groceries team is on a mission to reinvent how people shop for everyday essentials across the region. Within this team, the Fresh & Ultra Fresh vertical plays a pivotal role in driving selection, availability, and service experience for perishable goods. We are passionate about delivering high-quality produce and perishables with speed, accuracy, and reliability.

About the Role
As a Demand Planning Lead for Fresh & Ultra Fresh, you will play a critical role in enabling our grocery operations through accurate demand forecasting, inventory planning, and data-driven decision making. This role requires a blend of analytical acumen, operational understanding, and collaboration across cross-functional teams including supply chain, commercial, and warehouse operations.

What You'll Do

• Build, manage, and refine demand forecasts for Fresh & Ultra Fresh categories across multiple cities

• Ensure inventory levels align with sales demand to minimize wastage and maximize availability

• Lead the weekly and monthly demand planning cycles with inputs from Commercial and Supply Chain

• Drive improvements in forecast accuracy through analysis and tools development

• Collaborate closely with warehouse and commercial teams to align on promotions, assortment, and replenishment

• Provide insights into performance drivers, highlighting risks and opportunities

• Develop dashboards and reports to drive visibility and alignment on planning KPIs

• Own and evolve planning tools, models, and processes to support business growth

What You'll Need

• 3 5 years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain analytics ideally in groceries, FMCG, or perishables

• Strong analytical skills and advanced Excel/Google Sheets capability

• Familiarity with demand planning tools and platforms (e.g. SAP IBP, Oracle, etc.) is a plus

• Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders and align on data-driven decisions

• Detail-oriented mindset with a focus on execution and continuous improvement

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field; Master s is a plus

• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English (Arabic is a plus)