Overview
Strategic Supply Planner – Replenishment & Inventory Jobs in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia at Calvin James Recruitment
The Supply Planner is responsible for ensuring optimal product availability across the retail network while maintaining efficient inventory levels. This role focuses on demand-supply balancing, replenishment planning, and coordination with suppliers, logistics, and commercial teams to support business objectives and customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute supply plans aligned with demand forecasts and business targets
- Ensure timely replenishment of products across stores and distribution centers
- Monitor stock levels to avoid stockouts and overstock situations
Inventory Management
- Maintain optimal inventory levels in line with company KPIs (e.g., stock cover, aging, waste)
- Track slow-moving, excess, and obsolete stock, and recommend corrective actions
- Support stock optimization initiatives to improve working capital
- Work closely with suppliers to ensure timely order fulfillment and delivery
- Monitor supplier performance (lead times, fill rates, reliability)
- Resolve supply disruptions and escalate risks proactively
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with buying/merchandising, demand planning, and logistics teams
- Align supply plans with promotions, seasonal events, and new product launches
- Support store operations with product availability and replenishment needs
- Analyze supply chain data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities
- Track KPIs such as service levels, inventory turnover, and forecast accuracy
- Prepare regular reports and provide actionable insights to stakeholders
Systems & Process Improvement
- Utilize ERP/planning systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) for supply planning activities
- Identify opportunities to improve planning processes and tools
- Support continuous improvement initiatives within the supply chain function
- Reduction in stockouts and excess inventory
- Supplier performance metrics (OTIF – On Time In Full)
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Logistics, or related field
- Experience in supply planning, replenishment, or inventory management
- Experience with in retail or FMCG environments is highly preferred
- Experience working in the Middle East market is an advantage
Title: Strategic Supply Planner – Replenishment & Inventory
Company: Calvin James Recruitment
Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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