Exciting Opportunity: Head of Supply & Demand Planning

The Company

Almarai is the world’s largest vertically integrated dairy company and the region’s largest food and beverage manufacturing and distribution company. Headquartered in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Almarai Company is ranked as the #1 FMCG Brand in the MENA region and is market leader in all its categories across the GCC. Almarai currently employs over 46,000 employees servicing some 110,000 retail outlets and has reported net income of SAR 2.04 billion on sales of SAR 19.57 billion in 2023.

An aggressive expansion program together with acquisitions in new vertical markets have created an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic multinational team dedicated to furthering growth plans for the group.

Head of Supply & Demand Planning- FMCG Industry

Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Head of Supply and Demand Planning to lead the development and implementation of our supply chain strategy, aligning with enterprise goals over a multi-year horizon. In this critical role, you will drive supply chain planning initiatives, including Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Detailed Production Planning, Bought-In Foods Planning, and Milk Balancing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and optimize supply chain planning initiatives to enhance company performance.
• Oversee warehousing space utilization for efficient inbound, outbound, and sales depot operations.

Candidates without the following will not be considered

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Material Handling, Engineering, or Business Management.
• 15+ years of experience in a Supply Planning environment within FMCG.
• Expertise in high-volume, multi-networked supply chain environments.
• Proficient in planning suites such as SAP APO, with exposure to ERP and MRP systems

What We Offer:

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful and expanding global business, offering an excellent remuneration and benefits package:

• Competitive salary, HRA, transport allowance, performance Bonus and comprehensive benefits package includes Educational Allowance, medical cover etc.
• Opportunity to work for a leading FMCG company with a strong market presence
• Collaborative, supportive, and dynamic work environment
• Ongoing professional development and growth opportunities

To apply for the position, please submit your current CV together with a covering letter intimating your current and expected remuneration package.