Supply Chain and Planning Manager

**About Taager**

Taager is the first B2B startup focused on social sellers
- Merchants. We are democratizing the social e-commerce space by enabling budding as well as seasoned entrepreneurs to sell online with no required capital, inventory, or operational experience. We have our Merchants covered from merchandising, warehousing, shipping, cash collection and customer service.

In 2019 we started as a team of 8 people, now we are over 350 employees across Egypt, KSA and the UAE. We serve more than 34K social e-commerce sellers from incredibly diverse backgrounds - from students earning a part-time income to highly ambitious digital marketing experts looking to become solo entrepreneurs. The sellers on our platform benefit from access to 2,500+ highly marketable products. Our people are driven by our mission and motivated by our desire to deliver the most seamless customer experience to the sellers on our platform. With a continuous focus on quality and execution, we are changing the social e-commerce landscape in the MENA region

**Our Mission**

Our mission is to empower anyone to start and scale their e-commerce business.

**Our Vision**

We envision a world where everyone has the opportunity to sell online, make a living and even get rich in an easy and low-risk environment. A world where the magic of technology becomes accessible to the most talented of Merchants.

**About the Role**:
The Supply Chain and Planning Manager will be responsible for overseeing the entire supply chain process, ensuring the timely acquisition of products, efficient demand planning, and end-to-end management of procurement cycles. This role includes searching for innovative products, acquiring and negotiating with competitive suppliers, and leading a team of supply chain analysts to ensure Taager’s operations run smoothly and cost-effectively. The role will support strategic growth by optimizing supplier relationships, managing inventory levels, and aligning supply chain efforts with business goals.

**Role Responsibilities**:
**Demand Planning & Forecasting**:

- Develop accurate demand forecasts in collaboration with the commercial and merchant growth teams.
- Implement robust demand planning tools and methodologies to balance inventory levels and avoid stockouts or overstocking.
- Ensure alignment between demand plans and procurement strategies to meet customer demand on time.

**Procurement Cycle Management (PR & PO)**:

- Oversee the complete procurement cycle, from purchase requisitions (PR) to purchase orders (PO), ensuring timely and cost-efficient procurement.
- Manage vendor relationships to resolve issues related to supply delays, quality concerns, or pricing disputes.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, internal policies, and procurement best practices.

**Team Leadership & Collaboration**:

- Manage and mentor a team of supply chain and planning analysts, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and high performance.
- Set clear goals, provide regular feedback, and support professional development for team members.

**Process Improvement**:

- Identify and implement process improvement opportunities within supply chain operations to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and streamline workflows.
- Utilize data analytics to drive decision-making and optimize supply chain performance.

**About you**:

- A minimum of 5 years experience in Supply and Procurement management and Planning
- Proven experience working with suppliers in China, UAE, and KSA markets.
- Strong Problem Solving Skills
- Strong Communication Skills
- Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and balance between their needs to achieve common goals.
- Ability to make decisions sharply and quickly
- Strong skills in demand forecasting, procurement cycle management, and contract negotiations.
- Strong negotiation capabilities with suppliers to secure competitive pricing and terms.
- Ability to use data to drive decisions and improve processes
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with internal and external stakeholder
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines