capacity planning manager

Orascom Investment Holding

<div><p>The Planning Manager is responsible for leading production planning, Master Production Scheduling (MPS), and Material Requirements Planning (MRP) to ensure optimal inventory levels, production efficiency, and on-time delivery. This role aligns demand forecasts with manufacturing capacity and supplier capabilities within the bikes manufacturing environment.</p><p><b><br>
1. Master Production Scheduling (MPS)</b></p><ul><li>
Develop and maintain the Master Production Schedule based on sales forecasts, confirmed orders, and production capacity.</li><li>
Balance of demand and supply considering labor, machine capacity, and assembly lines.</li><li>
Coordinate with Sales, Procurement, and Production teams to ensure schedule feasibility.</li><li>
Monitor adherence to production plans and adjust schedules when required.</li><li>
Manage production priorities for different bike models (standard, premium, electric, etc.).</li></ul><p><b>
2. Material Requirements Planning (MRP)</b></p><ul><li>
Oversee MRP planning to ensure availability of raw materials and components.</li><li>
Validate BOM accuracy and planning parameters.</li><li>
Monitor material shortages and proactively resolve supply risks.</li><li>
Coordinate with Procurement for supplier lead times and order releases.</li><li>
Optimize inventory levels (raw materials, WIP, finished goods).</li><li>
Manage safety stock levels and reorder points.</li></ul><p><b>
3. Production &amp; Capacity Planning</b></p><ul><li>
Develop short-term and long-term capacity plans.</li><li>
Identify bottlenecks in production stations such as painting, assembly, and final operations.</li><li>
Support new model launches with proper planning and material readiness.</li><li>
Work with Engineering on production routing and efficiency improvements.</li></ul><p><b>
4. Inventory &amp; KPI Management</b></p><ul><li>
Monitor inventory turnover and stock aging.</li><li>
Control slow-moving and obsolete materials.</li><li>
Track KPIs such as:<br>
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OTIF (On-Time In-Full)</li><li>
Schedule Adherence</li><li>
Forecast Accuracy</li><li>
Inventory Days of Supply</li><li>
Production Plan Attainment</li></ul></li></ul><p><b>
5. Cross-Functional Coordination</b></p><ul><li>
Lead monthly S&amp;OP meetings.</li><li>
Align demand planning with supply capabilities.</li><li>
Coordinate with Logistics for shipment scheduling.</li><li>
Support Finance with budgeting and working capital planning.</li></ul><p><b>
6. Team Leadership</b></p><ul><li>
Manage planning team (MPS planners, MRP planners, inventory planners).</li><li>
Provide training and performance management.</li><li>
Drive continuous improvement initiatives.</li></ul><p><b>
Qualifications</b></p><ul><li>
Bachelor's degree in engineering, Supply Chain.</li><li>
7&ndash;10+ years of experience in manufacturing planning.</li><li>
Minimum 3&ndash;5 years in a managerial role.</li><li>
Experience in bikes, automotive, and assembly manufacturing environment.</li><li>
Strong knowledge of:<br>
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MPS &amp; MRP systems</li><li>
ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Odoo, etc.)</li><li>
Lean Manufacturing principles</li><li>
S&amp;OP process</li></ul></li></ul><p><b>
Skills &amp; Competencies</b></p><ul><li>
Strong analytical and forecasting skills.</li><li>
Capacity planning expertise.</li><li>
Advanced Excel and ERP proficiency.</li><li>
Problem-solving and risk mitigation.</li><li>
Leadership and team management.</li><li>
Strong communication and stakeholder management.</li><li>
Lean Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt)</li></ul></div>

Planning Manager Blu EV

<div><p><b>Key Accountabilities:
</b></p><ul><li>Demand Forecasting &amp; Planning
<ul><li>Consolidate approved and pipeline demand into short-, medium-, and long-term demand forecasts.
</li><li>Translate portfolio priorities into capacity-feasible delivery plans across ADM1, ADM2 and other delivery partners
</li><li>Ensure alignment between business roadmap, approved funding, and available vendor capacity.
</li></ul></li><li>Vendor Capacity Management
<ul><li>Own capacity planning and utilization tracking for ADM1, ADM2 and other partners across all delivery streams.
</li><li>Maintain a single version of truth for vendor capacity (MDs, skill mix, allocations, and burn rates).
</li><li>Optimize utilization by proactively balancing demand across vendors and delivery models.
</li></ul></li><li>Capacity Utilization Management
<ul><li>Monitor and analyze planned vs actual utilization at vendor, program, and portfolio level.
</li><li>Identify risks of underutilization, over-utilization, or skill mismatch, and recommend corrective actions.
</li><li>Support cost optimization by reducing idle capacity, unplanned ramp-ups, and reactive sourcing.
</li></ul></li><li>Portfolio &amp; Delivery Alignment
<ul><li>Partner with Demand Managers and Delivery teams to ensure realistic commitments based on capacity constraints.
</li><li>Support PI, quarterly, and release planning with capacity-backed inputs.
</li><li>Ensure waterfall and agile demands are planned cohesively within vendor capacity limits.
</li></ul></li><li>Vendor Performance &amp; Governance
<ul><li>Act as the IT owner for capacity governance with ADM1 and ADM2 partners.
</li><li>Lead regular capacity and utilization reviews with vendors.
</li><li>Highlight delivery risks, dependency bottlenecks, and capacity gaps to IT leadership.
</li><li>Support financial planning and forecasting for vendor spend and capacity-based contracts.
</li><li>Track utilization against contracted MDs, rate cards, and commercials.
</li><li>Provide inputs to renewals, renegotiations, ramp-up/down decisions, and sourcing strategies.
</li></ul></li><li>Reporting, Insights &amp; Continuous Improvement
<ul><li>Define and track key capacity KPIs (utilization %, forecast accuracy, idle capacity, demand coverage).
</li><li>Provide executive-level dashboards and insights for CIO, Finance, and Portfolio forums.
</li><li>Continuously improve demand planning and capacity management processes and tools.
</li></ul></li></ul><p><b>Qualifications, Experience And Skills:
</b></p><p>Qualifications
</p><ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Data Analytics, IT or Business Management
</li></ul><p>Experience
</p><ul><li>10&ndash;15 years of experience in demand planning, capacity management, or portfolio roles
</li><li>Proven experience managing capacity and planning in ADM vendor landscapes
</li><li>Experience in telecom or large enterprise IT environments
</li><li>Proven experience in Data Analytics, Eazy BI, Jira Dashboards
</li></ul><p>Skills
</p><ul><li>Strong analytical and planning skills with a financial mindset
</li><li>Ability to balance demand ambition with capacity and cost realities
</li><li>Confident stakeholder and vendor management capability
</li><li>Data-driven decision making and scenario planning
</li><li>Experience managing capacity-based delivery models (MD-based)
</li><li>Strong understanding of Agile and Waterfall capacity planning
</li><li>Experience working with ADM vendors and SI models
</li><li>Proficiency in Jira, Confluence, Excel, and portfolio / capacity reporting tools
</li></ul><p>Success Measures
</p><ul><li>Improved utilization of ADM1 and ADM2 capacity
</li><li>Reduced idle capacity and unplanned vendor spend
</li><li>Higher forecast accuracy and delivery predictability
</li><li>Strong alignment between portfolio priorities, funding, and vendor capacity</li></ul></div><p></p>

Manager IT Demand Planning & Capacity (Emirati Talent)

Manager IT Demand Planning & Capacity

Unilever

<div><p><b>ABOUT UNILEVER</b></p><p>
With 3.4 billion people in over 190 countries using our products every day, Unilever is a business that makes a real impact on the world. Work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We are driven by our purpose: to make sustainable living commonplace, and it is our belief that doing business the right way drives superior performance. At the heart of what we do is our people &ndash; we believe that when our people work with purpose, we will create a better business and a better world.
</p><p>At Unilever, your career will be a unique journey, grounded in our inclusive, collaborative, and flexible working environment. We don&rsquo;t believe in the &lsquo;one size fits all&rsquo; approach and instead we will equip you with the tools you need to shape your own future.</p><p></p><p><b>
About the Role:</b><br>
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In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing and leading innovation planning, capacity planning, supply network design and optimization, collaborative manufacturing, and cost saving and optimization initiatives across NALI region. The successful candidate will have a strong background in supply chain planning, innovation management, and driving operational efficiencies. This role requires a proactive and analytical mindset, with the ability to identify opportunities for improvement and implement innovative solutions.<br>
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<b>Responsibilities:</b><br>
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Develop and implement innovation planning strategies to foster a culture of continuous improvement and drive innovative solutions across the NALI region.<br>
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Ensure the timely rollout of innovations in the region by developing and executing the supply chain part of the innovation network and delivering quality on time in full (QOTIF) implementation.<br>
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Define an optimum sourcing network that meets the cost and timing targets of the innovation, aligning with the Group Category Supply Chain team.<br>
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Partner with the marketing team and represent the supply chain in regional innovation project meetings, preparing supply chain decision documents for gate discussions.<br>
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Allocate innovation capability and capacity, supporting the CAPEX request process for innovations with the Category Engineering Manager.<br>
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Anticipate and mitigate network risks and delays, identifying opportunities for better and faster innovation (BFI).<br>
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Develop the plan for the first production and ensure capacity at the sourcing site, considering stock building targets and collaborating with the sourcing unit and country supply planning team.<br>
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Develop transition plans with the sourcing unit and country supply planning team for the phasing out of existing products.<br>
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Ensure customer service levels are met within the first six months after innovation, coordinating with the sourcing unit, country teams, and other stakeholders to address supply and quality issues.<br>
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Manage innovation-related business waste and minimize it at the lowest possible level.<br>
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Coordinate supply chain assessments of raw/pack materials, manufacturing capability, capacity, and availability for innovations in collaboration with Regional Supply Management, Supply Planning, and the sourcing unit.<br>
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Coordinate indicative transfer prices for business cases and ensure actual costs align with the business case.<br>
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Translate category growth assumptions into volume assumptions for long-term capacity planning.<br>
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Drive midterm to long-term capacity planning for finished goods to support category growth, collaborating with relevant teams and leading investment needs.<br>
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Drive simplifications in the supply network and sourcing sites through harmonization opportunities, such as formulation, SKU rationalization, and portfolio management.<br>
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Support Category procurement team in delivering category savings plans through effective project management and coordination.<br>
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Analyze controlled costs (logistics, production) and identify cost-saving projects that benefit the region and align with sourcing strategies<br>
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Collaborative Manufacturing (CM) Management<br>
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Manage and coordinate network optimization, partnerships, innovation, and operational excellence activities for Collaborative Manufacturing within the region.<br>
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Optimize the network through internalization, consolidation, capacity planning, localization, and delisting activities.<br>
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Establish partnerships with contract models and transparency agreements.<br>
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Ensure operational excellence for key CMs by monitoring KPIs related to safety, quality, service, and performance and coordinating continuous improvement activities<br>
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<b>About You:</b><br>
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7+ years of experience in supply chain management<br>
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Strong knowledge of supply chain concepts, including capacity planning, network design, demand forecasting, and cost optimization.<br>
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Demonstrated experience in leading innovation initiatives and driving continuous improvement in a complex organizational environment.<br>
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Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to identify opportunities for process optimization and cost reduction.<br>
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Strong project management skills.<br>
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Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex concepts to diverse audiences.<br>
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Strong leadership abilities.<br>
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Ability to lead change/transformation with positive impact<br>
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Willingness to travel as needed to support regional initiatives and collaboration efforts.</p><p></p><p>
Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their &lsquo;Whole Self&rsquo; to work and this includes you! Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.</p></div>

NALI CM, MDM & Innovations Manager

Amazon

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  Description
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 Amazon Logistics aims to leverage optimization techniques and data analysis to innovate a last mile delivery network. Last Mile seeks a Supply Chain Manager, Capacity Planning to lead in the space of capacity planning across traditional and crowd sourced delivery service and sort models.
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  Responsibilities
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   Leading end-to-end network initiatives involving multiple stakeholders.
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   Developing the network strategy for new initiatives
  </li>
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   Analyzing data on upstream connections using SQL, Tableau, and Excel
  </li>
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   Defining metrics to measure and monitor supply chain performance, inbound flows and transportation metrics
  </li>
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   Interacting with and influencing field operations leaders.
  </li>
  <li>
   Working with Research Scientists and Data Engineers to develop planning models to optimize for cost while meeting capacity needs.
  </li>
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   Working with technology teams and product managers to develop new tools and systems to support the growth of the business.
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   Role available in Bellevue, WA, Austin, TX, or Nashville, TN
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  Basic Qualifications
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   3+ years of program or project management experience
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   3+ years of defining and implementing process improvement initiatives using data and metrics experience
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   Knowledge of Excel (Pivot Tables, VLookUps) at an advanced level and SQL
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   Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements
  </li>
  <li>
   Experience working cross functionally with tech and non-tech teams
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  Preferred Qualifications
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   3+ years of driving end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership experience
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   3+ years of driving process improvements experience
  </li>
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   Experience in stakeholder management, dealing with multiple stakeholders at varied levels of the organization
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   Experience building processes, project management, and schedules
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  </li>
 </ul>
 Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
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 Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you&rsquo;re applying in isn&rsquo;t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
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 The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life &amp; AD&amp;D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
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 USA, TN, Nashville - 77,200.00 - 115,800.00 USD annually
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 USA, TX, Austin - 85,800.00 - 128,600.00 USD annually
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 USA, WA, Bellevue - 85,800.00 - 128,600.00 USD annually
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Supply Chain Manager, S&OP Planning Team

HighLevel

<div><div><b>About Us</b></div><div>
HighLevel is an AI-powered, all-in-one white-label sales and marketing platform that empowers agencies, entrepreneurs, and businesses to elevate their digital presence and drive growth. We proudly support a global and growing community of over 2 million businesses, including agencies, consultants, and organizations across industries. HighLevel equips users with the tools needed to capture, nurture, and convert leads into loyal customers.</div><div>
As of mid-2025, HighLevel processes over 4 billion API hits and handles more than 2.5 billion message events daily. Our platform manages over 470 terabytes of data across five databases, operates through a network of 250+ microservices, and supports more than 1 million hostnames.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Our People</b></div><div>
With over 1,500 team members across 15+ countries, we operate in a global, remote-first environment. We are building more than software &mdash; we are building a global community rooted in creativity, collaboration, and impact. We cultivate a culture where innovation thrives, ideas are celebrated, and people come first.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Our Impact</b></div><div>
As of mid-2025, our platform powers over 1.5 billion messages, generates more than 200 million leads, and facilitates over 20 million conversations every month for the 2+ million businesses we serve. Behind those numbers are real people growing their companies and connecting with customers &mdash; and we help make that happen.</div><div>
Learn more about us on our YouTube Channel or Blog Posts.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Who You Are</b></div><div>
As the <b>Sr. Manager of Workforce Management (WFM)</b>, you will lead the strategic direction, systems, and operational excellence of workforce planning across all customer-facing functions. You are both a strategic thinker and an execution-focused operator who can translate business growth plans into scalable workforce strategies.</div><div>
You will oversee forecasting, capacity planning, scheduling strategy, and real-time management while leading and developing a high-performing WFM team. This role requires strong cross-functional influence, executive communication, and ownership of long-term workforce planning aligned with company growth objectives.</div><div>
You are energized by building scalable systems, improving forecast accuracy, optimizing cost-to-serve, and driving operational performance through data-driven decisions.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
What You&rsquo;ll Be Doing</b></div><div><b>
Lead and Scale the WFM Function</b></div><div>
Lead, develop, and scale a team of workforce analysts and schedulers across regions.</div><div>
Establish best practices, performance standards, and governance for workforce planning.</div><div>
Create clear career paths, development plans, and performance frameworks for the WFM team.</div><div>
Foster a culture of accountability, analytical rigor, and continuous improvement.</div><div><b>
Own Strategic Workforce Planning</b></div><div>
Develop and maintain short-, mid-, and long-term capacity models aligned to revenue growth, seasonality, and product expansion.</div><div>
Partner with Finance, People Ops, BI, and RevOps to drive headcount planning and hiring strategies.</div><div>
Build scenario planning models to support executive decision-making.</div><div>
Own service level performance forecasting and staffing optimization across Support, Success, Sales, and other customer-facing teams.</div><div>
Ensure workforce strategy balances service quality, cost efficiency, and employee experience.</div><div><b>
Drive Operational Excellence &amp; Forecast Accuracy</b></div><div>
Oversee real-time management and intraday performance across channels and geographies.</div><div></div><div><br>
Continuously improve forecast accuracy, shrinkage modeling, and utilization targets.</div><div>
Establish KPIs and reporting frameworks to track adherence, occupancy, SLA attainment, and efficiency.</div><div>
Identify systemic gaps and lead initiatives to improve productivity and performance outcomes.</div><div><b>
Own and Optimize WFM Systems</b></div><div>
Serve as the executive owner of the Assembled WFM platform and related tooling.</div><div>
Drive system enhancements, integrations, automation, and reporting improvements.</div><div>
Partner with Systems and BI teams to ensure data integrity and scalability.</div><div><b>
Influence Cross-Functional Strategy</b></div><div>
Act as the primary workforce strategy advisor to Customer Experience, Success, Sales, and Operations leadership.</div><div>
Translate complex workforce analytics into clear, actionable insights for senior stakeholders.</div><div>
Present workforce insights and recommendations to leadership and executive audiences.</div><div>
Partner on initiatives that impact staffing models, including product launches, expansion strategies, and new market entry.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
What You&rsquo;ll Bring</b></div><div>
10+ years of Workforce Management experience in a high-growth, customer-facing organization.</div><div>
3+ years of experience leading WFM teams at scale.</div><div>
Demonstrated experience building long-term capacity models and strategic headcount planning.</div><div>
Hands-on expertise with WFM platforms (Assembled strongly preferred).</div><div>
Strong financial and operational acumen with experience partnering cross-functionally with Finance and RevOps.</div><div>
Advanced proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets; strong modeling skills required.</div><div>
Experience with BI tools such as Looker, Tableau, or Power BI preferred.</div><div>
Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.</div><div>
Proven ability to operate in a fast-paced, data-driven, remote-first environment.</div><br>
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Equal Employment Opportunity Information</b></div><div>
The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As an employer subject to affirmative action regulations, we invite you to voluntarily provide the following demographic information. This information is used solely for compliance with government record keeping, reporting, and other legal requirements. Providing this information is voluntary and refusal to do so will not affect your application status. This data will be kept separate from your application and will not be used in the hiring decision.</div>
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We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.</p></div>

Sr. WFM Manager

Genius HRTech Dubai

<ul><li><p>Designation &ndash; Manager &ndash; Merchandise Planning (Demand)</p>
<p>Reports to &ndash; AGM Merchandise Planning (Demand)</p>
<p>Location &ndash; Dubai</p>
<p>The Manager &ndash; Merchandise Planning (Demand) will be responsible for driving accurate demand forecasts, managing OTBs, and supporting strategic buying decisions for the Menswear (Young Man) category. The role requires strong analytical capability, commercial acumen, and the ability to work closely with Buying, Merchandising, and Supply Chain teams in a multi-brand environment.</p>
<p>Key Responsibilities</p>
<ul><li>Own and manage end-to-end demand planning for the Menswear / Young Man category.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Develop accurate sales forecasts at category, brand, and SKU levels to support buying and inventory decisions.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Manage OTBs (Open-to-Buy) effectively, ensuring optimal inventory levels aligned with business targets.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Partner closely with Buying and Merchandising teams to support strategic and tactical buying decisions, especially during buying weeks.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Analyze sell-through, stock cover, ageing, and replenishment metrics to drive corrective actions.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Prepare and present data-driven insights and recommendations to stakeholders during buying reviews and trading meetings.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Utilize advanced analytics tools to track performance and identify trends, risks, and opportunities.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Support planning for multi-brand portfolios, balancing category performance and business priorities.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Ensure alignment between demand plans, supply constraints, and business growth objectives.</li></ul><p><br>
</p><p>Key Skills &amp; Competencies</p>
<ul><li>Strong expertise in Demand Planning and Inventory Management within fashion/retail.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Hands-on experience managing OTBs in a dynamic retail environment.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Advanced proficiency in Excel, Power BI, and Board platform (or similar planning tools).</li></ul>
<ul><li>Highly number-oriented, analytical, and detail-focused.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Confident and well-presented, especially during buying weeks and senior stakeholder interactions.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Strong business partnering and communication skills.</li></ul>
<p>Preferred Background</p>
<ul><li>Experience in leading apparel or fashion retailers such as ABFRL, Reliance Apparel, Bestseller, Shoppers Stop, Redtag, or similar organizations.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Exposure to Menswear / Young Man categories is highly preferred.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Experience handling multi-brand portfolios.</li></ul></li></ul>

Demand Planning Manager

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