At Valvoline Global Operations, we're proud to be The Original Motor Oil, but we've never rested on being first. Founded in 1866, we introduced the world's first branded motor oil, staking our claim as a pioneer in the automotive and industrial solutions industry. Today, as an affiliate of Aramco, one of the world's largest integrated energy and chemicals companies, we are driven by innovation and committed to creating sustainable solutions for a better future.

Job Purpose

The S&OP Planner is responsible for optimizing sales and operations planning, driving accurate demand forecasts, and ensuring efficient inventory management. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate cross-functionally and strengthen key relationships to support business objectives.

How You Make an Impact (Job Accountabilities)

1. Lead the Sales and Operations planning (S&OP) cycle for the responsible cluster/region/Markets (30%)
2. Forecasting Review and improve In Market Sales forecast quality for multiple distributors in the region. Work Back Sell out to Sell in Forecasts using Stock Equation. (15%)
3. Maintain and Improve demand planning/S&OP, processes to improve forecast accuracy. (15%)
4. Maintain a strong distributor/customer relationship through conducting weekly/Monthly connects. (10%)
5. Work cross functionally with commercial finance, Trade marketing, Marketing and Sales to build forecasts towards aligned objectives. (10%)
6. Collaborate with Supply Planning at the factory level to identify Key Supply risks and develop suitable solutions and mitigation plans. (10%)
7. KPI Monitoring: Monitor relevant KPIs, comparing actual shipment vs. country inputs. Prepare and distribute regular reports on key performance indicators, demand forecasts, and inventory levels. (10%)
8. Other duties and responsibilities as determined by Valvoline from time to time in its sole discretion.

What You Bring to the Role (Job Qualifications / Education / Skills / Requirements / Capabilities)

• Bachelors or Masters Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Analytics, Business Administration, or related field.
• Proven minimum of 5+ years of experience in demand planning in multi-national companies, preferably from the FMCG industry.
• Expertise in statistical forecasting methods and advanced analytics.
• Expertise in Distributor inventory Management
• Extensive experience with demand planning software (e.g., SAP APO) and data analysis tools (e.g., PowerBi, Excel, Macros, Tableau).
• Exceptional communication skills, and strong customer focus approach.

Competencies Desired

• Proficient in SAP and MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), good communication skills in Arabic and English
• Exceptional communication skills, and strong customer focus approach.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements / Travel Requirements

• _Working Conditions / Physical Requirements_: Office Based
• _Travel Requirements_: 15%

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