Procurement & Supply Chain · 5 Days · Public · Al-Khobraa certified · From USD 2,500
Overview
The curriculum of this Training Course emphasizes alignment across functional areas, including procurement, inventory, production, and sales planning. Modules in forecasting techniques in supply chain training explore how integrated planning frameworks reduce variability, mitigate risk, and enhance collaboration across business units.
Learning Objectives
Develop strong competencies in demand management training, including scenario-based demand planning and capacity alignment
Apply statistical techniques and modelling strategies from forecasting models and techniques courses to increase accuracy and reduce demand uncertainty
Use structured methods in supply chain demand forecasting courses to synchronize operations across procurement, production, and logistics functions
Enhance forecast accuracy using data integration, cross-functional collaboration, and predictive analytics from forecast accuracy improvement courses
Design and implement effective demand planning processes using principles from demand planning and supply optimization courses
Explore the role of advanced analytics, AI tools, and machine learning in demand sensing and predictive analytics training
Improve inventory management performance through techniques taught in inventory control and demand alignment modules
Develop and monitor KPIs to measure forecast reliability and demand plan adherence across business units
Who Should Attend
This course is designed for demand planners, supply chain analysts, and inventory managers, and other professionals seeking to strengthen their capability in this area.
Demand planners
Supply chain analysts
Inventory managers
Warehousing personnel
Mid- to senior-level managers in manufacturing
Business analysts
Data scientists
Consultants and advisors
Course Outline
Day 1 — Foundations of Demand Management
Key concepts in demand management training and their role in supply chain decision-making
Understanding demand variability, seasonality, and trend drivers
Collaboration across departments in demand planning processes
Overview of qualitative and quantitative forecasting methods
Day 2 — Statistical Forecasting and Time Series Techniques
Principles of statistical demand forecasting training
Time series methods including moving average, exponential smoothing, and regression models
Applying time series forecasting in supply chain with demand history and sales data
Metrics for forecast evaluation: MAPE, MAD, RMSE
Day 3 — Demand Sensing and Predictive Analytics
Near real-time demand sensing techniques
Incorporation of machine learning and AI in demand sensing and predictive analytics training
Scenario forecasting and risk modelling
The role of cross-functional collaboration in integrated business planning and forecasting
Day 4 — Inventory Planning and Demand Alignment
Linking demand forecasts with inventory planning
Safety stock calculation and service level analysis
Best practices in inventory control and demand alignment
Forecasting challenges in multi-location, multi-market operations
Day 5 — Forecasting Software and Digital Tools
Evaluation of software tools and ERP system integration
Data quality management and system governance
Applications from forecasting tools and best practices courses
Linking long-term forecasts to capacity and investment decisions
Accreditation
Al-Khobraa certified. On completion delegates receive an Al-Khobraa certificate of achievement.
What do Al-Khobraa procurement and supply chain courses cover?
The portfolio covers strategic sourcing and category management, tendering and supplier evaluation, contract and supplier performance management, negotiation, logistics, warehousing and inventory control — alongside preparation for CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply) qualifications, the global benchmark for the profession.
Who should attend a procurement and supply chain course?
These courses suit procurement and purchasing officers, category and sourcing managers, contract administrators, warehouse and inventory supervisors, logistics and materials planners, and finance or engineering staff who raise and evaluate tenders. No prior CIPS study is assumed.
How long are procurement and supply chain courses, and where are they held?
Most Al-Khobraa procurement and supply chain courses run over 5 days. The exact duration, dates and city for this course are listed in the dates section on this page. Public sessions run across Saudi Arabia — Riyadh, Jeddah, Al-Khobar, Jubail and Yanbu — as well as regional and international venues, with live virtual classrooms available on request.
What certificate will I receive?
Delegates who complete the course receive an Al-Khobraa certificate of completion, issued by a Saudi-registered training provider. Al-Khobraa also delivers internationally accredited programmes; where a course carries an external awarding body such as PMI, CIPS, ILM or IOSH, that body is named on the course's own page.
Can procurement and supply chain training be delivered in-house for our team?
Yes. Any Al-Khobraa procurement and supply chain course can be delivered in-house at your own premises anywhere in Saudi Arabia or the GCC, with the content, dates and language of delivery tailored to your team. Al-Khobraa is an approved HRDF (Hadaf) provider, so eligible Saudi employers can seek training support. Contact us for a quotation.