Demand Planner
Kitopi, United Arab Emirates

What You'll Do

• Develop and Manage Supply Planning.
• Establish a compliant, business relevant material planning system.
• Manage demand and supply through a robust and forecast driven S&OP process.
• Lead, monitor and report all planning metrics.
• Execute planning strategy for various categories and work with local and regional procurement teams to maximize planning efficiency & accuracy. Provide structured and creative analysis to identify risks and performance improvement opportunities.
• Minimize RM write-offs through driving optimized inventory targets.
• Manage international & local vendor relationships resulting consistent supply of goods, supporting a replenishment process that delivers required product volumes on-time and in-full, within date sensitive tolerances, via land and sea to the warehouses.
• Ensure that continuous and early feedback is given to the business regarding volatility, major deviations from plan, etc.
• Communicate precise and actionable recommendations once risk has been identified.
• Lead on supply chain development:
• Provide consultation to the sales and operations planning functions by regularly reviewing forecast accuracy, marketing agenda execution and Near-Expiries to help improve the organizations performance and bottom line.
• Identify and analyze supply network solutions and contingent scenarios to minimize business exposure to service interruptions.
• Create a world class service ethic to all our internal and external customers.

What Are We Looking For?

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Supply Chain or Commerce
• Solid background and experience in forecasting and planning within the F&B/FMCG industry.
• Deep knowledge of MENA laws for customs, food safety, and local regulations.
• Proactivity and logical thinking with the ability to develop and maintain relationships with different stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills and Tech-adaptable.
• Exceptional communication and organizational skills having the ability to translate complex data patterns into everyday business processes, to summarize and present with clarity.

Job Rewards and Benefits