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Symrise AG

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 Symrise is a global supplier of fragrances and flavors, cosmetic active ingredients, as well as functional ingredients. Its customers include manufacturers of perfumes, cosmetics, food and beverages, the pharmaceutical industry, and producers of nutritional supplements and pet food.
 
 
 With sales of around &euro;5 billion in the 2024 fiscal year, the company ranks among the leading global suppliers. The Group, headquartered in Holzminden, Germany, operates in more than 100 locations across Europe, Africa and the Middle East, Asia, the United States, and Latin America.
 
 
 Together with its customers, Symrise develops new ideas and market-ready concepts for products that are an essential part of everyday life. Economic success and corporate responsibility are inextricably linked.
 
 
 Symrise - always inspiring more&hellip;
 
 
 
 
 
 About the Role
 
 
 
 We are looking for a Planning &amp; Scheduling professional to manage and optimize raw material planning, inventory performance, and production scheduling across our manufacturing operations in Egypt. This role plays a key part in ensuring material availability, production continuity, cost efficiency, and service level excellence, while driving continuous improvement and digital transformation within the planning function.
 
 
 The position requires close collaboration with Production, Procurement, Sales, Supply Chain, and Finance, as well as strong analytical capabilities and hands‑on experience with SAP and data‑driven planning tools.
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 Planning Activities
 
 
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 Plan and manage raw material requirements based on annual sales forecasts, ensuring timely availability for production and customer orders.
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 Define and maintain safety stock and cycle stock strategies to balance service levels, inventory costs, and risks of stock‑outs or disposals.
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 Monitor and analyze inventory performance, including slow‑moving items and planned disposals, and collaborate with stakeholders to repurpose or retest materials when required.
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 Ensure accurate and timely forecasting, including annual forecasts for purchased products and monthly make‑to‑stock orders for global customers.
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 Use SAP to manage material planning, generate reports, and ensure proper documentation for production orders.
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 Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize planning processes, reduce waste, and address root causes of inefficiencies.
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 Ensure full compliance with environmental, health, and safety standards throughout all planning activities.
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 Collaborate cross‑functionally to meet customer delivery commitments while maintaining operational excellence.
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 Scheduling Activities
 
 
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 Develop, manage, and maintain production schedules and priorities for both factories in Egypt.
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 Coordinate closely with Production Managers, Planning, Procurement, and Sales to align capacity, material availability, and business priorities.
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 Prepare and organize SAP documentation to release production orders accurately and on time.
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 Release and confirm production orders based on real‑time shopfloor and warehouse conditions.
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 Track delays versus planned production dates, including toll cycle follow‑ups, and proactively resolve issues.
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 Identify bottlenecks and drive process improvements to enhance efficiency across the production planning cycle.
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 Generate SAP‑based reports and schedules to ensure visibility, control, and adherence to company deadlines.
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 Planning Process Improvement
 
 
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 Identify gaps and lead initiatives to streamline S&amp;OP, MRP, and inventory management processes.
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 Embed best practices and continuous improvement methodologies across the planning organization.
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 Governance &amp; Compliance
 
 
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 Ensure adherence to planning standards and WOW (Ways of Working).
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 Drive accountability for forecast accuracy and alignment with financial targets.
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 Digital Transformation &amp; Analytics
 
 
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 Design, develop, and maintain Power BI dashboards to monitor supply planning KPIs, inventory performance, and forecast accuracy.
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 Automate reporting processes and integrate data sources to enable real‑time insights.
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 Support the implementation of digital tools and advanced analytics to improve planning efficiency and decision‑making.
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 About you
 
 
 
 You are an analytical and proactive Planner with a strong end‑to‑end understanding of material planning, production scheduling, and inventory management, and a clear interest in digitalization and continuous improvement within supply chain processes.
 
 
 
 Background &amp; Experience
 
 
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 +3 years of experience in Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Material Requirements Planning (MRP) or other Supply Chain-related roles.
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 Experience in the same industry, FMCG, or manufacturing environments is a strong plus.
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 Make‑to‑Order (MTO) experience is an advantage.
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 Multinational environment exposure is highly valued.
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 S&amp;OP experience is considered a plus.
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 Experience with capacity to grow into a broader planning scope.
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 Education
 
 
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 Bachelor's degree in:
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 Engineering (preferred, but not mandatory)
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 Supply Chain
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 Business Informatics
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 Business Administration (Supply Chain major)
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 University, college, or professional training background accepted.
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 Technical &amp; Digital Skills
 
 
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 SAP experience is preferable (material planning, production planning, inventory management).
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 Strong data analysis capabilities with hands‑on experience in:
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 Power BI (dashboards, KPIs, data visualization)
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 Advanced Excel (pivot tables, formulas, macros)
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 Data queries and reporting automation
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 Exposure to Business Intelligence tools, data analytics, or basic coding is a plus.
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 Professional training background is accepted; CPIM and MITx MicroMasters certifications are considered a strong plus.
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 Competencies &amp; Mindset
 
 
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 Strong analytical mindset with excellent problem‑solving skills.
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 Ability to lead and support digitalization initiatives to reduce manual work, optimize workflows, and improve planning efficiency.
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 Continuous improvement orientation, with the ability to identify gaps and propose practical solutions.
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 Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with cross‑functional teams.
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 Energetic, proactive, and eager to learn, open‑minded and adaptable to change.
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 Team‑oriented, able to collaborate within a structure composed of a Planning Head, two planners, and this new role.
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 Languages
 
 
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 Fluent English is mandatory.
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 Our offer
 
 
 
 At Symrise, you will have the opportunity to grow professionally and enjoy inspiring experiences that contribute to the well‑being of millions of people across more than 160 countries.
 
 
 
 People are at the center of everything we do. This approach drives our above‑market growth and makes our company an exceptional place to develop your career.
 
 
 
 Committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
 
 
 
 At Symrise, we value diversity in all its forms. We believe in equality, respect and inclusion as fundamental pillars of our culture. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, genders, ages and beliefs, convinced that diversity fuels innovation.
 
 If you want to be part of a team that celebrates collaboration and unique perspectives, we encourage you to apply.
 
 
 
 
 
 We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
 
 
 
 
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Senior Planner and Production Scheduler

Givaudan

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 Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier, healthier lives, with love for nature. Together, with kindness and humility, we deliver food innovations, craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions that make people look and feel good. There&rsquo;s much to learn and many to learn from, with more than 17,000 employees around the world to explore ideas and ambitions with. Dive into varied, flexible, and stimulating environments. Meet empowered professionals to partner with, befriend, and stretch your skills alongside. Every day, your energy, your creativity, and your determination will shape our future, making a positive difference on billions of people. Every essence of you enriches our world. We are Givaudan. Human by nature.
 
 
 Regional Supply Planner with the global leader in the creation of Taste &amp; Wellbeing -
 
 Your future position?
 
 
 
 We are looking for a
 
 'Regional Supply Planner'
 
 to to be an excellent business partner for our growing Taste &amp; Wellbeing Operations. In this role, you will calculate, review and maintain planning parameters. You will report to the Regional Supply Planning Manager while being based in our operations/manufacturing site in October City (Egypt).
 
 
 Sounds interesting? It could well be your perfect opportunity if, like us, you always aim to exceed customer needs!
 
 
 
 In this exciting role, you will be responsible for
 
 
 
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 Getting the correct parameterization and maintenance in SAP to achieve optimal planning.
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 Ensuring an appropriate level of inventory following corporate standards.
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 Supply network optimization.
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 Working under the standards of quality, safety and industrial hygiene and good practices.
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 Identifing and implementing opportunities for improvement.
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 Contributing to the implementation of the Supply Planning Strategy aligned with the business needs.
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 Communicating and interacting with areas involved in order to solve issues
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 Analysing planning performance and improving the KPI&rsquo;s by using statistical models and best practices.
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 Achieving and maintaining service level targets.
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 Being the escalation point for resolution of problems, complaints and prioritisation issues.
 
 
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 You?
 
 
 
 Are you someone who wants to shape your own world? Then join us &ndash; and influence your world!
 
 
 
 Your professional profile includes
 
 
 
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 A Diploma in Business Administration, Engineering, or a relevant field.
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 3+ years of experience in supply planning.
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 Experience using ERP/MRP systems and analytical tools (such as SAP, BI/BO, etc.)
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 APICS Certification is considered a plus.
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 Comfortable working and collaborating with diverse teams and cultures.
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 Excellent oral and written proficiency in the English and Arabic languages.
 
 
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 Our Benefits
 
 
 
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 Attractive package with benefits
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 Excellent opportunities for progressive learning and development.
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 A creative and purposeful team environment
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 Annual bonus
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 Medical and Life Insurance
 
 
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 At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people&rsquo;s lives.
 
 
 We value the different perspectives that come from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and experiences.
 
 
 Everyone &mdash; regardless of race, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, culture, religion, or any personal circumstances &mdash; is warmly welcomed at Givaudan, a place where we all love to be and grow.
 
 
 Every essence of you enriches our world. Join us in making a difference together.
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Taste & Wellbeing Regional Supply Planner

Nokia

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 Job Description
 
 
 
 In this role, you will be a key contributor to our supply chain team, working closely with cross-functional partners to Initiate and implement demand planning activities per customer &amp; Improve demand planning accuracy in Africa subregion.
 
 
 
 How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn
 
 
 
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 Collects &amp; loads demand information from project managers &amp; presales
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 Analyzes the forecast relevant information across the CT and build a complete picture of future needs to achieve CTs volume and sales targets
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 Prepares and conducts monthly CT demand planning meeting
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 Challenges account volume demand plan and forecast accuracy
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 Analyses gap between financials and demand forecast and challenges the stakeholders to reduce it to +/-10% target
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 Ensures continuous update of demand changes between cut-offs
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 Communicates feedback from supply planning and regional demand planning within CT
 
 
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 Key Skills And Experience
 
 
 
 
 Must-Have:
 
 
 
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 A bachelor&rsquo;s degree in supply chain management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
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 Minimum 7 years of experience in demand planning, supply chain management, or a similar role, preferably in a fast-paced, consumer-facing industry.
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 Strong analytical skills
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 Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
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 Personal Drive &amp; Coping with Pressure
 
 
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 Nice-to-Have:
 
 
 
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 Knowledge of advanced analytics techniques, such as machine learning or predictive modeling, for demand forecasting.
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 Proficiency with BP and Power BI is a plus
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Africa NI Demand Planner

PepsiCo

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 Overview
 
 
 
 Responsible for the end to end finished goods supply plan for defined manufacturing facilities to deliver target service, including translating the rough cut capacity plan, as an input from the network modeler, into a daily supply plan within the 0-16wks weeks horizon: Manages inventory and waste risks and creates the distribution plan.
 
 
 Additionally, supports operational planning and exceptional course correction.
 
 
 This role will be recruited GBS as of 2025 and as such there will be a level of initial ambiguity in activity as the processes are adopted across during transition. It is expected that the role will therefore require an initial flexibility of approach as processes are primarily fixed then shifted and improved over following strategy cycles
 
 
 
 Responsibilities
 
 
 
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 Responsible for production plans creation Ensure delivery of an optimised cross-site manufacturing supply plan, that can be scheduled, to maintain the target stock holding of all SKU&rsquo;s to deliver service to BU&rsquo;s
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 Responsible to create constrained capacity production plans within the planning horizon
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 Responsible for the review of detailed line scheduling plans
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 Responsible for inventory and business waste projections with the market.
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 Responsible to prepare an execute Supply Review for Platform/Hub as part of the monthly iS&amp;OP cycle
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 Monitor key service metrics and worst performers with Integrated Planning Lead and directors.
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 Analyse root-causes for worst performers and support on the definition of action plans
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 Integration point between Market and GBS
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 Enables product supply for the commercial change agenda:
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 Support NPD launches &amp; phase in/phase out changes by ensuring supply planning systems are set up in advance
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 Effectively communicate changes to the scheduling teams, &amp; the supply plan through the appropriate channels.
 
 
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 Qualifications
 
 
 
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 Experience &ndash; 2 &ndash; 3 years in associated function
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 Engineering university degree
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 Any relevant industry specific Certifications/Memberships (desirable)
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 Very experienced in Supply Planning (incl. inventory mgmt.)
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 Proficiency in product category planning - FMCG background preferred
 
 
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 Abilities:
 
 
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 Experience of planning in supply planning tools &ndash; preferrably JDA-BY
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 Strong Analytical skills
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 Masters planning methodologies, optimization etc
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 Very good collaboration skills and ability to interact with multi-cultural teams spread across geographies
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 Experience in ERP (SAP) usage is a must
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 Excellent numeric abilities;
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 Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office: Outlook, Excel
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SCP SP Planner

talabat

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 talabat is part of the Delivery Hero Group, the world&rsquo;s pioneering local delivery platform, our mission is to deliver an amazing experience&mdash;fast, easy, and to your door. We operate in over 70+ countries worldwide. Headquartered in Berlin, Germany. Delivery Hero has been listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 2017 and is part of the MDAX stock market index.
 
 
 
 Job Description
 
 
 
 
 What&rsquo;s On Your Plate?
 
 
 
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 Organize the transition to 3pl, manage relations, and secure Talabat with Egypt best practices.
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 Accountable for the overall demand planning/replenishment of Tmart stores and warehouses in Egypt and the performance of the direct reports
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 Managing stock amounting to AED 20M while ensuring the issuance of ~ 8,000 POs weekly for stores and DC
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 Ensuring timely and accurate analysis and reporting of inventory and purchase forecasts
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 Provides DP/ replenishment insights and plans/ initiatives to keep availability at par with the management's business plan, accountable for the holding stock value, supplier service level. Aging stock optimization
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 Ability to provide solutions and initiatives to solve problems with stocks in the warehouse and stores
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 Guidance to store supervisors and admins to ensure smooth workflow
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 Works closely and guide the commercial and operations pro-actively to ensure supplies and suppliers are not affected.
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 Leading a team of 4 Demand planners
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Assistant Manager Demand Planning

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 Overview
 
 
 
 As the Customer/Distributor Management Leader, He/she will ensure that exceptional operational services are provided, by his/her organization, to sales associates across multiple teams and markets. These services include support of Customer and Distributor Management reporting. Responsible to train and, lead their delivery team. Continuously identify opportunities and implementing processes to improve quality and timeliness of team output.
 
 
 
 Responsibilities
 
 
 
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 Provide support to PepsiCo Sales team, KAMs, and Distributors, enabling achievement of critical customer initiatives and KPIs including monthly sales targets, on time delivery, fill rate, returns/deductions, supporting major retailers. Review and validate customer claims and deductions.
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 Review distributor and customer dashboards (Claims data, incentives, D&amp;A)
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 Complete weekly analysis and reporting of fill rate against customer order (95% standard) to ID root causes
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 Drive and supporting continuous process improvement and standardization in order to increase efficiency
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 Report performance on Customer/Distributor Management order to Markets/Cluster to the Capability and Sales Lead
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 Participate in regular operational review calls with Business Partners and Business Leaders
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 Work with other capability leaders within GBS and sector to deliver end-to-end order management solutions for business partner while advancing and harmonizing capability for future
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 Serve on functional and cross-functional teams and have the skills to consult with team members as to the Sales impact and advise them on a prudent course of action
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 Discuss team performance with management and make recommendations for team development and succession planning
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 Maintain relationship with client and key business stakeholders
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 Manage team&rsquo;s scope, workload and ad hoc requests
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 Act as a point of contact for and BU sales teams and multi-function business leaders
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 Ongoing training of team members
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 Identify and resolve recurring performance problems and improvement opportunities
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 Train, coach, and direct both the own team and members of other capability teams to insure continuous improvement in processes and functions
 
 
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 Qualifications
 
 
 
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 Minimum 3 years of experience in Sales/Sales Operations/Supply Chain/Logistics
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 Previous experience as a people leader and direct people management is a must
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 3-5 years of previous experience as planner, logistics specialist or customer account specialist preferred including the usage of relevant tools and software packages. Knowledge on cloud-based data analytics platforms
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in a relevant discipline
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 Ability to provide superior customer service
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 Best-in-class time management skills, ability to multitask, set priorities, and plan
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 Strong use of influencing skills to gain alignment
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 SAP &amp; PBI basic knowledge
 
 
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 Differentiating Competencies Required
 
 
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 Towering strength in O2C processes, ways of working, and systems
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 Strong reporting analytical skills
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 Leans Six Sigma &amp; Process Improvement awareness
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 Excellent communication skills (English); consistently communicates using appropriate methods for situation and audience in clear, concise and professional manner
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 Be flexible, organized and able to handle competing priorities
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 Organization effectiveness
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Order Management Analyst

Nawy

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 The Operations Specialist in the Supply Chain department plays a key role in
 
 
 supporting end-to-end supply chain processes including procurement, logistics,
 
 
 inventory control, and order fulfillment. This role ensures timely, cost-effective, and
 
 
 efficient flow of goods and information across the supply chain, driving operational
 
 
 excellence and continuous improvement.
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
  Order Management &amp; Fulfillment
 
 
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 Coordinate sales and purchase orders across departments
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 Track shipments and ensure timely delivery to customers or internal
 
 
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 departments.
 
 
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 Resolve order discrepancies and delivery delays proactively
 
 
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  Inventory &amp; Logistics
 
 
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 Monitor inventory levels, ensure optimal stock without overstocking
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 Coordinate with warehouse teams for inbound/outbound shipments
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 Assist in cycle counting and stocktaking processes
 
 
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  Supplier &amp; Vendor Coordination
 
 
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 Liaise with suppliers for order confirmations, shipping documentation,
 
 
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 and ETAs.
 
 
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 Evaluate supplier performance and suggest improvements
 
 
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  Data &amp; Reporting
 
 
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 Maintain accurate records in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Odoo)
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 Generate weekly/monthly reports for supply chain KPIs
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 Analyze trends in delays, stock-outs, or process inefficiencies
 
 
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  Process Improvement
 
 
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 Participate in projects to streamline supply chain operations
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 Support digitization, automation, and agile practices within the
 
 
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 department.
 
 
  Compliance &amp; Documentation
 
 
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 Ensure all supply chain activities comply with company policies and
 
 
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 regulations.
 
 
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 Maintain proper documentation for audits and regulatory inspections
 
 
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 Requirements
 
 
 
  Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business
 
 
 Administration, or a related field.
 
 
  2+ years of experience in supply chain or operations preferred.
 
 
  Strong knowledge of supply chain processes and tools.
 
 
  Proficient in MS Excel, ERP systems, and supply chain software.
 
 
  Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
 
 
  Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks effectively.
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Operations Specialist

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