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Nabati Food PTE LTD

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 Job Title: Regional Demand Planner &ndash; GCC (FMCG)
 
 
 
 
 Role Purpose
 
 
 
 The Regional Demand Planner &ndash; GCC is responsible for delivering accurate, consensus-driven demand forecasts across GCC markets in collaboration with Nabati Commercial Leaders, distributors, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Finance. The role leads the demand planning stream of the S&amp;OP process, ensuring demand plans are robust, market-aligned, and executable, using the company&rsquo;s Pipeline Tool.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 Demand Planning &amp; Forecasting
 
 
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 Develop rolling demand forecasts at SKU and market level across GCC countries.
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 Own demand planning activities within the Pipeline Tool, ensuring accuracy, discipline, and timely updates.
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 Incorporate distributor forecasts, promotions, seasonality, pricing actions, and product lifecycle changes into the demand plan.
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 Distributor Collaboration (S&amp;OP Demand Review)
 
 
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 Act as the primary interface between the company and distributors for demand planning activities.
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 Lead monthly demand review meetings with distributors to validate assumptions, risks, and opportunities.
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 Ensure distributor inputs are aligned with commercial plans and governance standards.
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 S&amp;OP / IBP Alignment
 
 
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 Lead the demand planning pillar of the monthly S&amp;OP cycle for the GCC region.
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 Translate distributor and market inputs into a consolidated regional demand plan.
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 Provide scenario analysis to support supply feasibility, inventory strategy, and management decision-making.
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 Inventory &amp; Service Level Support
 
 
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 Collaborate with supply planning and logistics teams to align demand plans with supply constraints.
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 Proactively highlights risks related to stock shortages, excess inventory, and obsolescence.
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 Support service level targets while optimizing inventory investment across the region.
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 Performance &amp; Reporting
 
 
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 Track and report key KPIs including forecast accuracy, bias, service levels, and inventory health.
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 Prepare clear demand insights and recommendations for regional management reviews.
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 Qualifications &amp; Experience
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in supply chain, Business, Engineering, or related field.
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 3&ndash;5 years of demand planning or forecasting experience within FMCG.
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 Proven experience working with distributors and regional S&amp;OP processes.
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 Experience managing demand planning across multiple GCC markets is a strong advantage.
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 Skills &amp; Competencies
 
 
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 Strong experience using demand planning tools; hands-on capability with a Pipeline Tool is preferred.
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 Solid understanding of S&amp;OP and distributor-led business models.
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 Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
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 Ability to influence cross-functional and external partners without direct authority.
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 What We Offer
 
 
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 A regional role with high visibility and business impact across GCC markets.
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 Exposure to end-to-end S&amp;OP and distributor collaboration models.
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 Opportunity to shape and mature demand planning processes in a fast-paced FMCG environment.
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