Demand Planning Specialist

Driving Precision in Supply Chain & Forecasting

Nearly 7 years of travel retail experience at Qatar Duty Free (Qatar Airways subsidiary). Specializing in End-to-End Demand Planning, S&OP Alignment, and Inventory Optimization.

Ansar Javed
Data Analytics & Power BI

Executive Dashboards & Retail Analytics

Transforming multi-category retail datasets into interactive Power BI dashboards for executive decision making and stock management.

Analytics

Professional Experience

Proven track record in demand planning, supply chain, and trade operations.

Category Demand Planning Specialist – Tobacco

Qatar Duty Free (A subsidiary of Qatar Airways)

Dec 2024 – Present
  • Led demand forecasting and baseline planning for the Tobacco category in Travel Retail.
  • Owned demand planning inputs for inventory replenishment to prevent stockouts and overstock.
  • Collaborated closely with global suppliers to align forecasting and mitigate market volatility.
  • Delivered weekly and monthly demand insights to senior management for S&OP reviews.

Category Demand Planning Coordinator – Electronics, Travel, Toys

Qatar Duty Free (A subsidiary of Qatar Airways)

Aug 2022 – Dec 2024
  • Managed baseline forecasting across Electronics, Travel, and Toys categories.
  • Supported new product introductions (NPI) with target-driven sales and demand models.
  • Monitored sales variance against initial forecasts to adjust inventory buffers.

Sales Assistant

Qatar Duty Free

April 2019 – Aug 2022
  • Maintained high-standard retail floor display and inventory management in store.
  • Assisted with stock audit execution and minimized waste across high-volume categories.

Customer Service & Trade Credit Officer

Summit Bank Limited

Sept 2015 – April 2019
  • Evaluated customer trade credit assessments and corporate financial documentation.
  • Ensured strict adherence to banking regulations and operational audit procedures.

Continuous Learning & Growth

Insights, industry best practices, and actionable tutorials to empower your professional journey and career advancement.

Supply Chain
Supply Chain Fundamentals

Mastering S&OP Process in Travel Retail

Learn how to align demand forecasting with sales and operational capabilities effectively.

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Power BI Dashboard
Data Analytics

Power BI Executive Dashboards Guide

Step-by-step tutorial on building dynamic inventory dashboards for retail management.

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Inventory Optimization
Inventory Control

Reducing Stockouts & Overstock Exposure

Key safety stock calculation models to keep baseline inventory balanced.

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Leadership & Management
Leadership & Strategy

Cross-Functional Collaboration in Business

Strategies for breaking silos and building effective communication across enterprise departments.

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Professional Development
Career Growth

Building a Value-Driven Mindset in Enterprise

Key habits and skills needed to scale your personal career and drive high business impact.

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Problem Solving
Problem Solving

Structured Thinking & Root Cause Analysis

Frameworks to analyze complex business operational challenges and make data-backed decisions.

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Certifications & Services

Global credentials and professional consulting solutions.

APICS CSCP

Certified Supply Chain Professional – Association for Supply Chain Management, USA (Jul 2025).

ISCEA CFDP

Certified Forecaster and Demand Planner – ISCEA, USA (Mar 2024).

Demand Forecasting Setup

Designing baseline demand models to reduce forecast error and optimize replenishment.