Demand Planner - Grocery Inventory and Replenishment

Position Overview talabat is looking for an experienced Demand Planner to support the growth and inventory performance of talabat Mart in Doha, Qatar. talabat Mart is the company 's cloud store concept, designed to provide customers with convenient grocery delivery in approximately 30 minutes at competitive prices. As the business expands, accurate demand forecasting and effective inventory replenishment are essential to maintaining product availability and efficient store operations.

In this role, you will manage demand forecasts, monitor stock movement, maintain replenishment parameters and coordinate purchase orders to ensure stores have the right products in the right quantities. You will work closely with Category Managers, suppliers and operational stakeholders to improve inventory availability, reduce out-of-stock situations and avoid excess inventory. The ideal candidate has at least four years of demand planning experience, a strong background in fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), and practical experience in warehouse management or third-party logistics (3PL) partner relationships.

• Country:
  Qatar
• City:
  Doha
• Industry: Grocery
• Function:
  Supply Chain
• Salary:
  Not disclosed
• Gender: No Preference
• Candidate Nationality:
  Not specified
• Job Type: Full Time
• Work Arrangement:
  On-site

• Prepare demand forecasts to support inventory availability across talabat Mart stores.
• Analyze current inventory positions and expected product demand.
• Determine appropriate replenishment requirements based on stock levels and demand forecasts.
• Initiate store replenishment orders according to forecasted requirements.
• Monitor forecast accuracy and identify opportunities to improve planning.
• Review stock requirements to help prevent out-of-stock situations.
• Identify excess inventory risks and recommend appropriate adjustments.
• Support balanced inventory levels across assigned stores.
• Update ordering parameters in response to changes in demand and stock movement.

• Monitor daily inventory movement across relevant store locations.
• Review stock availability and inventory positions.
• Prepare daily inventory adjustment reports.
• Identify stock discrepancies and investigate relevant changes.
• Monitor inventory levels to support consistent product availability.
• Maintain accurate records of in-stock quantities and inventory positions.
• Review inventory information to identify potential replenishment issues.
• Coordinate with relevant teams when stock adjustments are required.
• Support accurate inventory reporting and planning decisions.

• Maintain the parameters used in the inventory replenishment model.
• Ensure replenishment information is accurately recorded in the system.
• Review supplier lead times and update planning parameters as required.
• Maintain appropriate reorder points for relevant products.
• Review economic order quantities to support efficient purchasing.
• Account for supplier minimum order quantities when preparing replenishment plans.
• Monitor the accuracy of replenishment settings.
• Adjust planning parameters according to inventory performance and operational requirements.
• Support effective use of the replenishment model across assigned stores.

• Prepare purchase orders based on demand forecasts and replenishment requirements.
• Dispatch orders to suppliers within the required timelines.
• Track purchase orders from submission through receipt.
• Monitor expected delivery dates and identify potential supply delays.
• Coordinate with suppliers regarding outstanding orders.
• Maintain accurate records of purchase order status.
• Follow up on order discrepancies or delivery concerns.
• Support timely receipt of inventory at store locations.
• Ensure purchase order information is reflected accurately in relevant records.

• Work with suppliers to improve demand forecasting and replenishment activities.
• Share relevant planning information to support supply coordination.
• Review supplier lead times and ordering requirements.
• Coordinate suppliers to address stock availability concerns.
• Support collaborative forecasting…