Demand Planner

  • Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Full-Time
  • On-Site

Job Description:

Role Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Demand Planner to forecast product demand accurately and support inventory, production, and supply chain planning. The role plays a critical part in balancing product availability, stock levels, and business growth while minimizing waste and shortages.


Key Responsibilities

  • Develop accurate demand forecasts using historical data, market trends, and sales inputs
  • Collaborate closely with sales, marketing, and supply chain teams to align forecasts with promotions, launches, and seasonal plans
  • Monitor forecast accuracy and continuously improve planning models
  • Prepare demand plans at SKU, category, and channel levels
  • Analyze sales performance, trends, and variances against forecasts
  • Support inventory planning to optimize stock levels and reduce excess or obsolete inventory
  • Participate in S&OP meetings and provide insights to support decision-making
  • Maintain demand planning tools, data integrity, and reporting dashboards
  • Identify risks and opportunities in demand fluctuations and propose mitigation plans
  • Provide regular forecasts and performance reports to management


Requirements

  • Bachelors degree in Supply Chain, Business, Economics, or related field
  • 3–6 years of experience in demand planning or forecasting, preferably within FMCG or retail
  • Strong analytical and numerical skills with advanced Excel proficiency
  • Experience with demand planning tools or ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, JDA, Anaplan, etc.)
  • Solid understanding of S&OP processes and inventory management
  • Ability to work cross-functionally and communicate effectively
  • Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills