Demand Planner

Aya | آيـا is an innovative fashion startup focused on delivering the GCC’s fastest on-demand platform for modest and culturally relevant styles. Launched in May 2024, Aya specializes in identifying emerging fashion trends early, validating demand in real time, and partnering with optimal suppliers to produce only fast-moving, trend-driven items. Starting with abayas—a $3.5 billion category in Saudi Arabia—the company is rapidly expanding across various fashion segments to serve the wider GCC market from a single platform. Backed by prominent regional investors and experienced founders, Aya offers a dynamic, data-driven environment aimed at redefining modest fashion and becoming the leading platform for trendy, culturally aligned apparel.

Key Responsibilities
- Manage and optimize demand forecasts across multiple product categories by analyzing sales trends, customer behavior, and market data.
- Develop accurate demand plans to guide purchasing and production decisions in collaboration with production, merchandising, supply chain, and finance teams.
- Maintain and refine forecasting models, monitor performance against plans, and identify risks and opportunities to minimize stockouts and excess inventory.
- Coordinate with suppliers to manage lead times and align inventory levels with campaign launches and production schedules.
- Support continuous process improvements by implementing best practices in demand planning and promoting data-driven decision-making across the organization.
- Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams and present actionable recommendations to stakeholders.

Required Qualifications
- Proven expertise in demand planning and forecasting, including experience with forecasting tools, data analysis, and scenario planning.
- Advanced analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data, build reports and dashboards, and translate insights into operational actions.
- Strong production planning capabilities, including supplier coordination and inventory alignment with launch schedules.
- Excellent communication skills to collaborate with diverse teams and present findings clearly.
- Relevant experience in e-commerce, fashion, or retail operations, with a solid understanding of inventory management and supply chain processes.
- Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, operations, or a related field preferred.
- Proficiency in Excel or similar analytical software.
- Ability to work independently in a remote setting, manage multiple priorities, and thrive in a fast-paced, data-driven startup environment.

Aya offers the opportunity to join a rapidly growing company at the forefront of modest fashion innovation, supported by leading investors and a passionate team. This role is fully remote, providing flexibility while contributing to a mission-driven organization focused on trend-driven, culturally relevant fashion across the GCC.