Sr. Specialist Demand Planning
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About the Role
Talabat (part of Delivery Hero) is seeking a Senior Specialist in Supply Chain Automation to lead regional transformation across MENA markets.
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Responsibilities
- Define, design, and deploy the regional automation roadmap across Demand Planning, Replenishment, Supplier Management, and DC Operations.
- Identify operational bottlenecks and eliminate manual tasks by automating supplier communication, PO follow ups, and exception management.
- Package successful local market initiatives into standardized frameworks for regional rollout.
- Act as the primary regional interface for Central Product, Data, and Engineering teams.
- Gather market requirements, translate them into product specs, and lead the testing, validation, and rollout of central tools.
- Build and maintain robust data pipelines using SQL, BigQuery, and Python to support supply chain decision making.
- Design and own automated KPI tracking, alerting mechanisms, and reporting solutions.
- Build lightweight applications and API based integrations connecting operational tools, internal systems, and communication platforms.
- Support automation initiatives within DC operations, including receiving, stock transfers, inventory controls, and labor/capacity planning.
Requirements
- Master’s degree with minimum 6+ years of experience in a fast paced FMCG/CPG environment with automation
- 3 4 years’ experience utilizing mature ERP/WMS systems like SAP/Oracle/JDA and/or SQL/Big Query/EDI Integrations
- Experience with AI models is a plus
- Extremely organized and process driven, Lean Six Sigma or 5S understanding preferred
- Advanced proficiency in GSheet, MS Excel, Data studio, Tableau
- Strong problem solving abilities with a process oriented mindset
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
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Role Summary
- The Senior Specialist, Supply Chain Automation will lead the regional transformation agenda across MENA markets.
- This role drives operational excellence by converting manual workflows into scalable automation solutions, advanced analytics, and integrated systems across planning, supplier & inventory management, and distribution center (DC) operations.
- Acting as the vital bridge between Local Market operations, Regional leadership, and Central Product & Technology teams, you will translate complex business needs into automated realities.
Key Responsibilities
- Define, design, and deploy the regional automation roadmap across Demand Planning, Replenishment, Supplier Management, and DC Operations.
- Identify operational bottlenecks and eliminate manual tasks by automating supplier communication, PO follow ups, and exception management.
- Package successful local market initiatives into standardized frameworks for regional rollout.
- Act as the primary regional interface for Central Product, Data, and Engineering teams.
- Gather market requirements, translate them into product specs, and lead the testing, validation, and rollout of central tools.
- Build and maintain robust data pipelines using SQL, BigQuery, and Python to support supply chain decision making.
- Design and own automated KPI tracking, alerting mechanisms, and reporting solutions.
- Build lightweight applications and API based integrations connecting operational tools, internal systems, and communication platforms.
- Support automation initiatives within DC operations, including receiving, stock transfers, inventory controls, and labor/capacity planning.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree with minimum 6+ years of experience in a fast paced FMCG/CPG environment with mature set up of Automation (ideally in a Consulting space in a Supply Chain Product driven role)
- Three (3) to Four (4) years’ experience utilizing Mature ERP/WMS systems like SAP/Oracle/JDA and/or SQL/Big Query/EDI Integrations
- Experience/Knowledge on AI models is a plus
- Extremely organized and process driven, Lean Six Sigma or 5S understanding preferred
- Analytical skill set demonstrated by an advanced proficiency in GSheet, MS Excel, Data studio, Tableau.
- Strong problem solving abilities with a process oriented mindset
- Strong written and verbal communication skills across a set of stakeholders
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