Head of Supply, Demand & Inventory Planning – Food & FMCG

About the role

The Supply Chain Planning & Demand Strategy Director will lead end‑to‑end supply chain planning and demand management for Gourmet Egypt’s food and FMCG portfolio. Based in Cairo, the role ensures product availability, minimizes waste and supports growth across retail and e‑commerce channels.

Key responsibilities

• Lead forecasting processes, demand planning models and inventory strategies to meet commercial objectives.
• Analyze sales and demand data, set planning parameters and optimise replenishment across all channels.
• Collaborate with production, sourcing, merchandising, retail operations and finance to align plans with promotions and business goals.
• Drive continuous improvement of planning tools, processes and performance metrics.
• Build, mentor and manage a high‑performing planning team and contribute to long‑term business strategy.

Required profile

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets and build accurate forecasts.
• Proven leadership in supply chain, demand planning or operations, preferably in food retail, FMCG or manufacturing.
• Experience in consulting or advisory roles to drive cross‑functional alignment and process improvement.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, capable of influencing senior leaders.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Economics or related field; advanced degree or professional certification is a plus.

Required skills

• Demand planning tools
• ERP systems
• Excel
• Forecasting software
• Analytics platforms