Demand Planning & Forecasting: Comprehensive Professional Program
Overview
Demand Planning & Forecasting: Comprehensive Professional Program helps supply teams buy smarter, hold the right stock and move materials reliably, with a clear view of cost and risk. Over ten days it covers the full scope of the subject, from fundamentals to advanced practice, and ends with a workplace-based capstone project.
What you will be able to do
- Master Demand Planning & Forecasting from fundamentals to advanced practice.
- Apply supplier performance and risk, digital tools and supply KPIs and supply chain strategy and category management in integrated case studies.
- Design an improvement program covering negotiation and total cost of ownership and inventory policies and stock optimization.
- Assess risk, cost and performance with recognised indicators.
- Complete a capstone project based on your own workplace.
- Present recommendations to management with confidence.
Who should attend
- Specialists and supervisors preparing to lead the function
- Procurement and purchasing staff
- Warehouse and inventory managers
- Logistics and shipping coordinators
- Contracts and tendering committees
Daily outline
- Day 1Introduction to Demand Planning & Forecasting: concepts, terminology and standards
- Day 2Supplier performance and risk
- Day 3Digital tools and supply KPIs
- Day 4Supply chain strategy and category management
- Day 5Sourcing, tendering and supplier evaluation
- Day 6Negotiation and total cost of ownership
- Day 7Inventory policies and stock optimization
- Day 8Warehouse operations and layout
- Day 9Transport, shipping and Incoterms
- Day 10Capstone project presentations and final assessment
Sessions 2027–2030
| Dates | City | Fee | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15–26 February 2027 | LONLondon | $8,500 | Register |
| 1–12 August 2027 | RUHRiyadh | $8,500 | Register |
| 15–19 November 2027 | WEB Online | $4,500 | Register |
| 2–13 January 2028 | JEDJeddah | $8,500 | Register |
| 17–21 April 2028 | WEB Online | $4,500 | Register |
| 17–28 July 2028 | DXBDubai | $8,500 | Register |
| 23 April – 4 May 2029 | LONLondon | $8,500 | Register |
| 23–27 July 2029 | WEB Online | $4,500 | Register |
| 28 October – 8 November 2029 | JEDJeddah | $8,500 | Register |
| 24 February – 7 March 2030 | MCTMuscat | $8,500 | Register |
| 4–15 August 2030 | KBRAl Khobar | $8,500 | Register |
| 18–22 November 2030 | WEB Online | $4,500 | Register |
The Demand Planning & Forecasting series
Frequently asked questions
How much does Demand Planning & Forecasting: Comprehensive Professional Program cost?
For the 10-day program the fee is US$4,500 per participant online or US$8,500 in the classroom.
Where and when is the course held?
Sessions run from 2027 to 2030 in London, Riyadh, Jeddah, Dubai, Muscat and Al Khobar, and live online. See the session table above for exact dates.
What certificate will I receive?
Participants who complete the course receive an SGT certificate of completion showing the training hours.
In which language is the course delivered?
Sessions are delivered in English or Arabic. Tell us your preferred language when you register.
Can SGT deliver this course in-house?
Yes. For groups we deliver the course at your premises in any city, with content adapted to your equipment and procedures.
How do I register?
Send the course name, city and dates on WhatsApp to +20 106 597 6553. We reply with booking confirmation and registration steps.