Demand Planner - Toters Trade

Toters is an on-demand e-commerce and delivery platform and operates a service that enables customers to get anything in their city at the highest level of convenience.
At Toters, technology is at the heart of everything we do. We have product teams that are working hard every day to create products that make our customers' lives easier. Our engineers are also continuously creating solutions to make our processes more efficient, all in an effort to get to our customers fast and at the best cost. If you are interested in working in a high growth startup environment, and look to be part of a team that will potentially change the way customers shop in the Middle East, apply now.
About Toters Trade

Toters Trade is the wholesale business unit of Toters, providing restaurants, cafés, hotels, supermarkets, convenience stores, and other businesses with a reliable one-stop wholesale solution. We offer a wide range of food, beverages, and non-food products, combining competitive pricing, strong supplier partnerships, and fast delivery to help our customers run their businesses efficiently.
In this role, you are responsible for sourcing, developing and introducing product ranges that meet the needs of Toters Trade's wholesale customer base. The Demand Planner is expected to ensure the right products are available at the right time while maintaining optimal inventory levels and working closely with suppliers to support business growth.

Job Description

• Understand B2B customer demand, wholesale market trends, and the competitive landscape.
• Place appropriate orders to ensure product availability that meets customer demand.
• Make forecasts for product demand to ensure optimal inventory levels.
• Analyze sales data and market insights to identify trends and improve forecast accuracy.
• Develop exit strategies for unsuccessful products.
• Foster trust relationships with suppliers to achieve better pricing and quality of service.
• Optimize product assortment and inventory levels to maximize availability and profitability.
• Liaise with the Commercial to determine competitive pricing and promotional activities.
• Work closely with Warehouse, sales, and Operations teams to ensure product availability.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain or other relevant fields.
• A minimum of 2 – 4 years’ experience in a demand planning or forecasting role.
• Experience in FMCG, wholesale, retail, or food distribution is preferred.
• Solid understanding of inventory management practices and procedures.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
• Capability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.