1 602 Inventory Analyst jobs in Bahrain

• Analyze inventory levels, sales data, and demand forecasts to optimize stock replenishment.
• Develop and maintain inventory management models and reports.
• Conduct regular inventory audits and cycle counts to ensure accuracy.
• Identify and implement strategies to minimize stockouts and reduce excess inventory.
• Collaborate with merchandising and purchasing teams on product assortment and ordering.
• Evaluate supplier performance and recommend improvements in delivery and lead times.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement in inventory management.
• Assist in the implementation and optimization of inventory management software.
• Provide regular updates and recommendations to management on inventory performance.
• Monitor industry trends and best practices in retail inventory management.

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Statistics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in retail inventory management or analysis.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel and database management.
• Experience with inventory management software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite).
• Knowledge of retail supply chain principles and demand forecasting techniques.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present data clearly.

Overview

talabat 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 over 70+ countries worldwide. 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.

Job Description

We’re looking for an Associate Demand Planner to join the team and focus on growing our own Grocery Store “tMart”, which is the region’s first cloud store concept offering 30-minute delivery of groceries at competitive prices. The service has expanded rapidly across Kuwait, UAE, Qatar, Jordan, Bahrain, Egypt, Oman and Iraq!

• Supporting in creation of POs for replenishment and maintaining availability in the stores and warehouse, data management.
• Creation of POs based on the demand forecast in a timely manner set by the lead for maintaining availability in the stores, keeping track of receipt of POs.
• Support in ensuring the correct inventory at the stores (No OOS or OVS) by analysing the current inventory status and updating the ordering parameters. Daily monitoring of stock movement, running report of daily inventory adjustment.
• Support to lead in Managing stock amounting to KD 1.5M while ensuring issuance of ~1,750 POs weekly for stores and DC.
• Fresh products replenishment in coordination with Supplier & store supervisors.
• Preparing the key reports such as availability, lost sales, stock cover and service levels reports.
• Monitoring & Reporting - Close to Expiry Risk Management and mitigation, Overstock and slow moving stock planning.
• Using various system tools to generate data and prepare purchase orders. IM, PO Tool, Tableau, Looker.
• Coordinate with store supervisors and admins to ensure smooth workflow.

• Past experience in FMCG in demand planning and replenishment is a must.
• Data and detail oriented.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills, and always hands-on with several tools.
• Ability to interact/guide senior-level executives and manage the expectations of multiple stakeholders.
• Tech Savvy.
• Excel Skills.

Overview

talabat is part of the Delivery Hero Group, the world’s pioneering local delivery platform, with a mission to deliver an amazing experience—fast, easy, and to your door. We operate in over 70+ countries worldwide. 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.

We’re looking for a Demand Planning Manager to join the team and focus on growing our own Grocery Store “tMart”, which is the region’s first cloud store concept offering 30-minute delivery of groceries at hypermarket prices. The service has expanded rapidly across Kuwait, UAE, Qatar, Jordan, Bahrain, Egypt, Oman and Iraq!

• This role requires to organize the countries forecasting demand of supplies to stores, POs for replenishment and maintaining availability in the stores.
• Accountable for the overall demand planning/replenishment of Tmart stores and warehouse in Region.
• Ensuring timely and accurate analysis and reporting of inventory and purchase forecasts.
• Provides DP/ replenishment insights and plans/ initiatives to keep availability at par with the management's business plan, accountable for the holding stock value, supplier service level. Ageing stock optimization.
• Ability to provide solutions and initiatives to solve problems with stocks in the warehouse and stores
• Guidance to country demand planner and admins to ensure smooth workflow.
• Works closely and guides the commercial and operations pro-actively to ensure supplies and suppliers are not affected.
• Leading system migrations and ensuring all new tools are on track and suggest actions of automatization to reduce manual work.
• Continuously challenging the country forecasting model and taking on account all the parameters that affects the forecast.
• Helping demand planner in replenishment of any capacity augmentation initiative (ex: 3 party warehouse, cross docking stations, etc).
• Guiding country demand planner for the supplier's schedule to stores and warehouse to ensure efficiency in receiving.
• Building all necessary dashboards to report progress on activities and KPIs.
• Taking all necessary actions to reach target KPI in terms of availability per category, per supplier and items roles.

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• Ability to interact/guide the senior-level executives and can manage the expectations of multiple stakeholders.
• Past experience in FMCG in demand planning and replenishment is a must.
• At least 10 years experience.
• Solid experience in Stakeholder Management, Time Management, data & detail oriented & tech – savvy.
• Leads, coordinates and facilitates the work of others, has management responsibilities.
• Uses knowledge of how the team integrates with other teams to coordinate efforts and resources to achieve shared and individual objectives.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills, and always hands-on with several tools.
• Problem solver and autonomy.
• Ability to lead all activities autonomously while involving stakeholders when needed.

• Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts for a wide range of FMCG products.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, and product teams to gather insights and incorporate promotional plans into forecasts.
• Utilize demand planning software and ERP systems to generate and refine forecasts.
• Analyze historical sales data, market trends, and external factors to identify forecast drivers and potential risks.
• Monitor forecast accuracy and implement strategies to improve performance.
• Work closely with supply chain and operations teams to ensure forecasts are translated into effective inventory and production plans.
• Identify and address inventory imbalances, such as stockouts or excess inventory.
• Prepare regular reports on demand forecasts, inventory levels, and key performance indicators.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of demand planning processes and tools.
• Provide insights and recommendations to management regarding demand trends and potential opportunities.

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Statistics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain analysis, preferably within the FMCG sector.
• Proficiency with demand planning software (e.g., SAP APO, Oracle Demantra, Kinaxis) and ERP systems.
• Strong analytical and statistical modeling skills.
• Excellent understanding of supply chain principles and inventory management.
• Ability to interpret complex data and translate it into actionable insights.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid work environment.

• Develop and maintain statistically sound demand forecasts for a wide range of products using advanced planning software and methodologies.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, and product management teams to gather input and ensure forecast accuracy.
• Analyze historical sales data, market trends, and promotional activities to refine forecasts.
• Manage inventory levels to optimize stock availability while minimizing carrying costs and obsolescence.
• Monitor supply chain performance metrics, identifying deviations and implementing corrective actions.
• Support the sales and operations planning (S&OP) process by providing accurate demand insights.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and cost reductions within the supply chain.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Utilize supply chain planning tools and ERP systems to support forecasting and inventory management.
• Create reports and presentations to communicate forecast results, inventory status, and supply chain performance.

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Research, Statistics, Business Administration, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain analysis, preferably within the FMCG sector.
• Proven ability to develop accurate demand forecasts using statistical models and planning software (e.g., SAP APO, Oracle Demantra, Kinaxis).
• Strong understanding of inventory management principles and optimization techniques.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., Excel, SQL, Tableau).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a remote environment.
• Experience with Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) processes.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).

• Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts for a wide range of FMCG products using statistical models and market intelligence.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, and operations teams to gather input for demand planning and ensure alignment.
• Analyze historical sales data, market trends, and promotional activities to identify demand drivers and potential risks.
• Monitor inventory levels across the supply chain, working to minimize stockouts and reduce excess inventory.
• Optimize replenishment strategies and ensure timely order fulfillment to meet customer demand.
• Identify opportunities for supply chain improvements, cost reductions, and efficiency gains.
• Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to demand planning, inventory management, and supply chain efficiency.
• Utilize advanced planning systems and software to support forecasting and inventory optimization.
• Prepare regular reports and presentations for management, highlighting key insights and recommendations.
• Assist in the development and execution of sales and operations planning (S&OP) processes.
• Identify and mitigate potential supply chain disruptions and risks.
• Work closely with procurement and logistics teams to ensure smooth material flow.
• Conduct scenario planning and sensitivity analysis to understand the impact of various factors on demand and supply.
• Stay updated on industry best practices and emerging technologies in demand planning and supply chain management.
• Support the continuous improvement of planning processes and tools.

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations Research, Statistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in demand planning, supply chain analysis, or a related role, preferably within the FMCG industry.
• Proven experience with statistical forecasting methods and demand planning software (e.g., SAP APO, Kinaxis, Oracle Demantra, or similar).
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with the ability to interpret complex data sets.
• Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other data analysis tools.
• Familiarity with S&OP processes and supply chain optimization techniques.
• Strong understanding of inventory management principles.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a remote setting.
• Familiarity with ERP systems is a plus.

• Develop and execute accurate demand forecasts for a wide range of FMCG products, utilizing historical data, market intelligence, and sales input.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Sales, Marketing, Operations, Finance) to align on forecast assumptions and business plans.
• Manage and refine forecasting models and tools to improve forecast accuracy and reduce forecast bias.
• Monitor inventory levels and work with supply chain partners to ensure optimal stock availability while minimizing excess and obsolescence.
• Analyze sales trends, promotional activities, and external factors (e.g., economic conditions, competitor actions) to adjust forecasts accordingly.
• Develop and present demand planning reports and insights to senior management.
• Identify and implement process improvements within the demand planning function.
• Support new product introductions (NPIs) from a demand planning perspective.
• Maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Continuously seek opportunities to enhance forecasting techniques and tools for a remote-first setting.

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Statistics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, or a related supply chain role within the FMCG industry.
• Proven expertise in statistical forecasting methods and demand planning software (e.g., SAP APO, Oracle Demantra, Anaplan).
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Strong understanding of inventory management principles and their impact on demand planning.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex information clearly and concisely to a virtual audience.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively in a remote setting.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) is highly desirable.

• Oversee the procurement process, ensuring timely and cost-effective acquisition of food ingredients and packaging Items
• Collaborate with vendors to negotiate favorable terms and maintain strong supplier relationships
• Execute procurement strategies to meet quality standards and optimize costs
• Monitor and analyze market trends to identify potential suppliers and cost-saving opportunities
• Manage customs clearance procedures, ensuring compliance with regulations
• Coordinate sea and air freight activities by optimizing routes and minimizing transit times
• Collaborate with logistics partners to track shipments and address any delays or issues
• Utilize Material Requirements Planning (MRP) tools to ensure optimal inventory levels are maintained
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of inventory, procurement, and logistics activities
  
  

• Proven experience in procurement (food industry is a plus)
• Strong understanding of inbound logistics processes, including customs clearance, sea and air freight
• Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets to manipulate and analyze large data sets
• Experience using Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Bachelor's degree preferably in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, or a related field
• Must be currently based in Bahrain
  
  

Full Time

Job Description

Responsibilities of the role include resolving inventory in-stock issues such as the depth, timing, and efficient flow of inventory that support financial objectives. Additionally, supply chain planning includes managing the purchasing process, creating/managing inventory budgets, ensuring that inventory levels meet demand, and gathering data to prepare trends and forecasting reports for colleagues, management, and other stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Analyze key metrics including vendor fill rate, lead time variability, and FC inbound capacity to maintain the Company’s best-in-class in-stock rates and inventory turns.
• Identify and communicate current and future inventory issues, as well as develop sound recovery plans.
• Participate in cross-functional manufacturer and vendor reviews, driving vendor operational improvement.
• Participate in innovative, metric-driven processes and projects to achieve supply chain excellence.
• Utilize forecasting software and exception reporting to reduce forecast errors and achieve category forecast accuracy targets.
• Model business trends and communicate insights to the cross-functional team to optimize business processes and results in both short- and long-term to align supply and demand to support inventory needs.
• Project forward-looking inventory positions and financial implications.
• Facilitate collaboration meetings with stakeholders and vendors to review purchase forecasts, proposed orders, and other operational issues.
• Monitor weekly and monthly production plans, prioritizing work orders.
• Monitor the movement of materials through purchasing, storage, production, and retail distribution.
• Set preferred stock levels and prevent excess inventory.
• Review supplies to ensure quality, monitor stock levels, and maintain accessibility to information.
• Build relationships with transportation, warehouse supervisors, and co-workers to achieve higher performance.
• Use scheduling software to coordinate deliveries.
• Administer Enterprise Resource Planning data for manufacturing.
• Develop and monitor internal and external key performance indicators including forecast accuracy and vendor scorecard metrics.
• Make recommendations on flow considerations.
• Design and create new tools to help improve the planning functions of the supply chain.
• Prepare detailed reports relating to MRP, back orders, and schedules.
• Engage in continuous improvement as it relates to processes and material availability.
• Manage timely delivery.
  
  

• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma.
• Minimum of 3 years of impactful experience.
• Prefer those who worked in FMGC.
• Proven data entry work experience, as a Data Entry Operator or Office Clerk.
• Experience with MS Office and data programs.
• Organizational skills, with an ability to stay focused on assigned tasks.
• Strong creative thinking coupled with excellent analytical skills.