Demand Planner Senior Specialist

At Basamh Group, our mission is to grow people and companies by empowering individuals and fostering collaborative relationships to achieve sustainable success. Backed by over 75 years of experience, we’ve built a strong, consumer-centric ecosystem serving the MEA region. Our excellence in distribution is driven by Basamh Trading Company (BTC) in retail and Specialized Food Services (SFS) in HORECA. Goody Co leads our efforts in marketing and brand building, while Thokoman Foods anchors our manufacturing capabilities.

Guided by our core values of true ownership, passion to grow, transparency and family spirit, we are committed to establishing long-term partnerships with our people and all those we work with. We aim to strengthen our network, uplift our communities, and build a legacy of homegrown success stories that inspire the leaders of tomorrow.

To forecast and plan product demand to ensure accurate inventory levels and meet customer requirements within service level and cost-efficiency constraints.

• Analyze historical sales data, market trends, and promotional activities to generate accurate demand forecasts.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, and category teams to incorporate business insights into demand planning.
• Engage with the sales team to collect and validate forecast inputs as per the IBP (Integrated Business Planning) cycle timelines.
• Ensure timely update of forecast numbers in the system based on the IBP cycle calendar.
• Develop and maintain demand plans using forecasting tools and ERP systems.
• Monitor forecast accuracy and analyze deviations, recommending corrective actions when needed.
• Support the monthly Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process by providing demand data and insights.
• Maintain and update forecasting models to improve predictability and responsiveness.
• Communicate demand forecasts and changes clearly to supply planning and procurement teams.
• Ensure monthly forecast reflection in system
• Participate in new product launches and promotional planning to ensure appropriate demand projections.
• Generate regular reports and dashboards on demand trends, forecast accuracy, and inventory status.
• Assist in resolving demand-supply mismatches and stock-related issues through cross-functional collaboration.
• Continuously improve forecasting processes and tools through feedback and best practices.
• 1-2 years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Statistics, or related field

At Basamh Group, we pride ourselves on attracting talented individuals by offering dynamic and rewarding professional opportunities that inspire growth and innovation. We are deeply committed to fostering a culture of growth by supporting continuous development through hands‑on learning, comprehensive online resources, interactive training, and personalized coaching. Guided by our core value of family spirit, we cultivate an environment where every individual feels valued, supported, and empowered to thrive.

We ensure our people contribute to our collective success while finding fulfillment and pride in being part of the Basamh Group family.