Demand Planner - KZ/KG

About the Position

Demand Planner - KZ/KG

Almaty, Kazakhstan

Glovo, part of the Delivery Hero Group, is a leading local delivery platform operating in around 65 countries worldwide. Our mission is to deliver an amazing experience-fast, easy, and to your door. We are seeking a Demand Planner to join our MFCs Vertical team in Kazakhstan. This role is crucial for accurately forecasting future product needs and strategically placing purchase orders with vendors to effectively replenish our stores, meet customer needs, and minimize food waste.

Responsibilities

• Improve forecast accuracy by utilizing historical sales data to adjust demand forecasts for promotions, seasonal variations, special events, and new products.
• Work closely with category management, marketing, and operations teams to align demand forecasts with supply chain capabilities.
• Maintain and adjust purchasing tool parameters (safety stocks, bank holidays, etc.) to ensure inventory optimization.
• Be responsible for the supply planning and replenishment of our MFCs by creating purchase orders and monitoring supplier delivery.
• Enhance supplier performance (fill rates, no shows, delays, incidents) by facilitating communication, addressing concerns, and working collaboratively to establish improvement plans.
• Monitor and report Supply Chain Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for your country.
• Analyze and interpret data (availability, inventory levels, turnover, shrinkage, fill rates, etc.) to identify trends, potential risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Drive action plans to achieve operational excellence in the supply chain by optimizing processes, reducing costs, improving efficiency, and enhancing overall performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, or a Supply Chain / Operations discipline.
• Two years of relevant experience in Supply Chain, preferably focused on Demand or Supply Planning.
• Excellent business judgment, strong written and oral communication skills, and a practical, common sense approach to getting things done.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data and use critical thinking skills on a regular basis.
• Proficiency in Google Applications.
• Fluent in English and one of the local languages (Kazakh or Kyrgyz).

We Offer

• Opportunity to be part of a dynamic and innovative team.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• Inclusive and diverse work environment.

About the Company

Glovo is part of the Delivery Hero Group, the world’s pioneering local delivery platform. Our mission is to deliver an amazing experience-fast, easy, and to your door. We operate in around 65 countries worldwide and are 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.

At Glovo, your success is defined by both results and behaviors. We hire for excellence in craft and for the Leadership Principles that shape how we think, decide, and collaborate. What you achieve matters and how you achieve it defines us. Together, they move the business forward and deliver great experiences.

We thrive on diversity and believe it enhances our teams, products, and culture. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to talent from all backgrounds – all genders, racial/diverse backgrounds, abilities, ages, sexual orientations, and all other unique characteristics that make you YOU. We encourage you to bring your authentic self to work, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels heard.

Feel free to note your pronouns in your application (e.g., she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs, etc).

So, ready to take the wheel and make this the ride of your life?

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