Supply and Demand Planning Manager

Location:

Doha, Qatar

Department:
Supply Chain & Operations

Industry: Hospitality / F&B / Restaurant Operations

We are seeking an experienced Supply & Demand Manager to lead forecasting, inventory planning, demand management, and supply optimization across our hospitality and food & beverage operations. The successful candidate will ensure optimal inventory levels, improve forecast accuracy, reduce waste, and maintain product availability while supporting operational and commercial objectives.

This position is ideal for candidates from restaurant groups, hospitality companies, hotel chains, catering operations, food production, or FMCG organizations with extensive experience in SAP ERP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel analytics.

• Develop and manage short, medium, and long-term demand forecasts.
• Analyze historical sales, seasonality, promotions, events, and operational trends.
• Collaborate with Operations, Procurement, Finance, and Commercial teams to improve forecast accuracy.
• Monitor forecast deviations and implement corrective actions.

• Develop supply plans aligned with business demand requirements.
• Ensure optimal stock availability while minimizing excess inventory and waste.
• Monitor inventory turnover, stock coverage, and replenishment requirements.
• Manage inventory levels across warehouses, central kitchens, restaurants, and hospitality outlets.

• Utilize SAP for demand planning, inventory management, procurement coordination, and reporting.
• Develop dashboards and KPI reports using advanced Microsoft Excel.
• Analyze inventory risks, shortages, slow-moving items, and demand fluctuations.
• Support data-driven decision-making through accurate reporting and analysis.

• Collaborate closely with Procurement, Logistics, Warehouse, Finance, and Operations teams.
• Facilitate Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) meetings.
• Support new outlet openings, menu launches, promotions, and seasonal demand planning.

• Continuously improve forecasting techniques and inventory planning processes.
• Reduce stock-outs, excess stock, and obsolete inventory.
• Implement supply chain best practices and efficiency initiatives.
• Support digital transformation and system enhancement projects.

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field.

• Minimum 5-8 years of experience in Supply Chain, Demand Planning, Inventory Planning, or Supply Planning.
• At least 3 years of experience in a managerial or supervisory capacity.
• Proven experience within Hospitality Groups, Restaurant Chains, Catering Operations, Hotels, Central Kitchens, FMCG Food & Beverage Companies.

• Strong experience with SAP ERP (SAP MM, SAP S/4
  
  HANA, SAP Supply Chain, or equivalent).
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including Pivot Tables, Power Query, Power Pivot, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, Forecasting Models, Dashboard Development.
• Power BI experience is highly desirable.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent forecasting and inventory management capabilities.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• High attention to detail and commercial awareness.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced hospitality environment.