Rayan Hammoud

Strategic, analytical, and highly energetic young professional with 10 years of progressive experience across a broad range of functions and industry segments. Proven ability to combine creativity and strong business acumen with well-developed project management and leadership qualities to support the operations of the organization.

Henkel Canada Mississauga, Ontario

Demand Planner 2020 - Present

Core Responsibilities 

• Maintain a rolling 18 month forecast pertaining to a $30 million dollar per year business comprised of over 800 SKU’s. 
• Trained and mentored supply chain interns on system processes and assigned projects with clear targets and objectives.
• Owned S&OP process and led monthly meetings with top level management reviewing forecast vs business plan, forecast accuracy, service level and slow moving/obsolete inventory.
• Worked closely with marketing/sales to ensure accurate forecasting. Led bi-weekly meetings to review promotions, slow-moving inventory, and product transitions.
• Communicated daily with US and European supply planning teams to ensure adequate supply of product for Canadian market.

Demand Planner 2017 – 2019

Core Responsibilities 

• Prepared, reported, and communicated forecast and inventory measurements to senior management (forecast accuracy, inventory plan vs. targets).
• Led forecast and inventory planning meetings with sales managers, reviewing recommended sales forecasts, customer promotions and inventory goals.
• Continuously improved forecasting techniques, methods, and approach by analyzing sales trends and promotional activities through liaising with product marketing and sales.

Supply Chain Analyst (Demand Planner) 2013 – 2017

Core Responsibilities 

• Worked closely with merchants and supply chain teams from all major Canadian national accounts to effectively understand customer needs.
• Effectively managed the flow of inventory from its source to the end consumer for 500+ SKU’s pertaining to major appliances, appliance accessories and consumer products for all national accounts and independent retailers across Canada.
• Created close relationships with teams from domestic and international factories and maintained consistent communication with them.

Bachelor of Arts Degree London, Ontario

University of Western Ontario 2006 - 2011

• Specialization in Finance and Administration. 
• Studied quantitative courses focusing on problem solving, critical thinking and data analysis.