Company DescriptionSince launching in Kuwait in 2004, talabat, the leading on-demand food and Q-commerce app for everyday deliveries, has been offering convenience and reliability to its customers. talabats local roots run deep, offering a real understanding of the needs of the communities we serve in eight countries across the region. We harness innovative technology and knowledge to simplify everyday life for our customers, optimize operations for our restaurants and local shops, and provide our riders with reliable earning opportunities daily.At talabat, we foster an innovative environment where our talabaty employees can strive to create a positive impact across the region through the use of our platform. Here at talabat, we're all about keeping it real and making a difference. Our 6,000+ strong talabaty are on an awesome mission to spread positive vibes. We genuinely love giving back and that's why we've teamed up with 35+ charities & NGOs in the region to make it happen.Role Summary Were looking for a Specialist Demand Planning to join the team and focus on growing our own Grocery Store tMart, which is the regions first cloud store concept offering 30-minutedelivery of groceries at hypermarket prices. The service has expanded rapidly across Kuwait, UAE, Qatar, Jordan, Bahrain, Egypt, Oman and Iraq!QualificationsWhats On Your Plate? xe2x97x8f Responsible for ensuring we have 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. xe2x97x8f Maintaining parameters of the replenishment model and making sure it is accurately input into the Were hiring Specialist Demand Planning system, including lead times, reorder point, economic order quantities, suppliers minimum order quantities, etc. xe2x97x8f Preparing demand forecasts and initiating ordering to the stores and tracking receipt of such orders xe2x97x8f Managing the relevant inventory in coordination with the Category Managers xe2x97x8f Ensuring timely and accurate analysis and reporting of inventory and purchase forecasts xe2x97x8f Dispatching orders to suppliers and ensuring proper tracking xe2x97x8f Liaising with suppliers for improving collaborative forecasting planning and replenishment xe2x97x8f Ensuring maintenance of appropriate and accurate records of in-stock and inventory position are kept.What Did We Order? xe2x97x8f You have at least 5+ years of experience in Inventory Controlling xe2x97x8f You are very detail-oriented, structured and know how to prioritize -- you consider yourself as someone who delivers solutions and not bottlenecks to be solved. xe2x97x8f You are able to interact with senior-level executives and can manage the expectations of multiple stakeholders. xe2x97x8f You are someone energized by the unknown and look forward to learning each day on the job. xe2x97x8f You have excellent analytical and communication skills, and always like to be hands-on with several tools. xe2x97x8f Additionally, you have robust interpersonal and intercultural skills. You can inspire several teams and stakeholders to rally behind a mission. xe2x97x8f Language skills: Fluent English and Arabic would be highly advantageous