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BABYGROW FZC

We are looking for Demand Planner, who will be responsible for forecasting, analyzing, and planning product demand to ensure optimal stock levels and smooth distribution of baby products across various channels. The role requires close coordination with sales, marketing, procurement, and warehouse teams to align demand forecasts with supply capabilities, thereby supporting business growth and customer satisfaction.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Develop, maintain, and update demand forecasts for products using historical data, sales trends, and market insights.</li><li>Collaborate with sales, marketing, and product teams to gather inputs for accurate demand planning.</li><li>Monitor inventory levels and ensure adequate stock availability across distribution channels.</li><li>Coordinate with procurement and suppliers to ensure timely replenishment and avoid stock-outs or overstocking.</li><li>Conduct regular demand and supply reviews, identifying gaps and proposing corrective actions.</li><li>Analyze sales performance, market trends, and customer behavior to refine demand forecasts.</li><li>Track key demand planning KPIs.</li><li>Prepare and present demand planning reports to management for decision-making.</li><li>Support new product launches with forecast analysis and initial stocking strategies.</li><li>Work closely with logistics and warehouse teams to ensure smooth distribution and order fulfillment.</li></ul>Qualifications &amp; Skills:<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.</li><li>Proven experience (3&ndash;5 years) in demand planning, preferably products distribution.</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with proficiency in Excel and demand planning tools/software.</li><li>Knowledge of inventory management principles and supply chain processes.</li><li>Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work across multiple teams.</li><li>Detail-oriented, with the ability to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines.</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timePay: AED4,000.00 - AED5,000.00 per month

Demand Planner

We are looking for Demand Planner, who will be responsible for forecasting, analyzing, and planning product demand to ensure optimal stock levels and smooth distribution of baby products across various channels. The role requires close coordination with sales, marketing, procurement, and warehouse teams to align demand forecasts with supply capabilities, thereby supporting business growth and customer satisfaction.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Develop, maintain, and update demand forecasts for products using historical data, sales trends, and market insights.</li><li>Collaborate with sales, marketing, and product teams to gather inputs for accurate demand planning.</li><li>Monitor inventory levels and ensure adequate stock availability across distribution channels.</li><li>Coordinate with procurement and suppliers to ensure timely replenishment and avoid stock-outs or overstocking.</li><li>Conduct regular demand and supply reviews, identifying gaps and proposing corrective actions.</li><li>Analyze sales performance, market trends, and customer behavior to refine demand forecasts.</li><li>Track key demand planning KPIs (forecast accuracy, service level, inventory turnover, etc.).</li><li>Prepare and present demand planning reports to management for decision-making.</li><li>Support new product launches with forecast analysis and initial stocking strategies.</li><li>Work closely with logistics and warehouse teams to ensure smooth distribution and order fulfillment.</li></ul>Qualifications &amp; Skills:<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.</li><li>Proven experience (3&ndash;5 years) in demand planning, preferably products distribution.</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with proficiency in Excel and demand planning tools/software.</li><li>Knowledge of inventory management principles and supply chain processes.</li><li>Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work across multiple teams.</li><li>Detail-oriented, with the ability to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines.</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timePay: AED4,000.00 - AED5,000.00 per month

HALCON

<div>
 
 We are looking for a professional Senior Demand Planner
 
 
 
 
 About the Role:
 
 
 
 We are looking for an experienced Senior Demand Planner to join our team. In this role, you will collaborate with Sales, Program Management, and Engineering to consolidate demand and manage the master production schedule in SAP. You'll be responsible for ensuring seamless coordination between customer projects and supply planning to meet sales demand efficiently.
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
 
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 Consolidate and analyze demand forecasts.
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 Prepare and manage the master production schedule in SAP.
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 Coordinate with Supply Planning to fulfill customer projects.
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 Monitor and adjust operational parameters for optimal performance.
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 Serve as the primary liaison with Program, Engineering, SCM, and Manufacturing teams.
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 Ensure ERP systems provide accurate, real-time data.
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 Develop and validate multi-level demand forecasts.
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 Analyze supply and demand constraints and optimize inventory.
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 Compile and report monthly KPIs.
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 Requirements:
 
 
 
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 Experience: 10-12 years in demand planning with a strong SAP background.
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 Education: Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree.
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 Skills: Advanced planning, organization, and problem-solving abilities. Expertise in MRP and ERP systems.
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 Communicaltion Skills: Fluent in English
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 Preferred: 7+ years of industry-specific experience and regional related project planning and scheduling expertise
 
 
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 </ul>
 #HALCON
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Senior Demand Planner

Choco Zen

<div>
 
 We are looking for a
 
 Demand Planner
 
 to join our growing business based in
 
 Dubai
 
 . This role is responsible for creating accurate demand forecasts, managing stock levels, and ensuring smooth coordination between sales, supply chain, and production teams. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, experience in
 
 FMCG demand planning
 
 , and a deep understanding of the
 
 dynamics of retail, HoReCa, and modern trade distribution
 
 .
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
 Forecasting &amp; Demand Planning:
 
 <ul>
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 Develop and maintain
 
 demand forecasts
 
 for all SKUs based on historical sales, market trends, seasonality, and promotional activities.
 </li>
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 Collaborate with
 
 sales, marketing, and production teams
 
 to align forecasts with business objectives and upcoming campaigns.
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 Monitor and adjust forecasts regularly to reflect changes in
 
 sales trends, new product launches, and retail activities
 
 .
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Inventory &amp; Stock Management:
 
 <ul>
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 Maintain optimal
 
 inventory levels
 
 to ensure product availability while minimizing overstock and expiry risks.
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 Identify slow-moving and fast-moving SKUs and take proactive steps to optimize stock rotation.
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 Work closely with the
 
 procurement and logistics teams
 
 to plan purchase orders and production schedules.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Data Analysis &amp; Reporting:
 
 <ul>
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 Analyze
 
 sales data, distributor orders, and retail sell-out trends
 
 to support more accurate forecasting.
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 Generate
 
 weekly and monthly reports
 
 on forecast accuracy, stock status, and key performance indicators.
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 Provide actionable insights to reduce waste, improve forecasting precision, and support profitability.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 System &amp; Process Improvement:
 
 <ul>
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 Ensure accurate and timely data entry in
 
 demand planning and ERP systems
 
 .
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 Assist in the development of
 
 forecasting tools and dashboards
 
 to automate and improve planning accuracy.
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 Contribute to the continuous improvement of demand planning processes and SOPs.
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 </ul>
 
 Qualifications &amp; Skills:
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 
 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree
 
 in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, or related field.
 </li>
 <li>
 
 2&ndash;4 years of experience
 
 in demand planning, inventory management, or supply chain within the
 
 FMCG or food industry
 
 .
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong proficiency in
 
 Microsoft Excel
 
 ; knowledge of
 
 ERP systems
 
 (Zoho, SAP, Oracle, etc.) is a plus.
 </li>
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 Excellent
 
 analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
 
 .
 </li>
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 Ability to work cross-functionally and manage multiple product lines.
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Fluency in English (Arabic is a plus).
 
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 </ul>
 
 Why Join Us?
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Be part of a
 
 fast-growing, innovative chocolate and food brand
 
 .
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 Work in a collaborative environment with exposure to
 
 retail, wholesale, and e-commerce channels
 
 .
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 Competitive
 
 salary, benefits, and career advancement opportunities
 
 .
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 Opportunity to contribute to strategic planning and process optimization in a
 
 dynamic, data-driven role
 
 .
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Location:
 
 Dubai, UAE
 
 
 
 Employment Type:
 
 Full-time
 
 
 If you're a
 
 detail-oriented demand planner
 
 with a passion for balancing supply with strategy, apply now and be part of our sweet success story!
 
</div>

Demand Planner – Chocolate Distribution | Dubai

The Hershey Company

Role Summary The Demand Planner is responsible for managing the regional planning process, supporting the Integrated Business Management (IBM) framework, and collaborating with key internal and external stakeholders to deliver accurate 12-18-month forecasts. The role works closely with production and logistics teams to ensure timely delivery, drives initiatives to optimize supply and information flows, and contributes to collaborative improvement and cost saving projects with customers. This position is essential to achieving corporate sales and operational objectives. Major Duties/Responsibilities Demand Forecasting & IBM Collaboration (30%) <ul> <li>Assumes primary ownership of the forecast and is accountable for driving improvement of all forecasts related performance metrics.</li> <li>Develop accurate, customer-level demand forecasts for in-scope countries by combining statistical models with insights from Sales, Commercial Planning, Marketing, and Distributors, considering inventory strategy and service level requirements.</li> <li>Maintain 18 months operational forecast by item by distribution center in Maestro Kinaxis system.</li> <li>Building consensus deck and presenting the total forecast outlook for MEA and the major changes MOM.</li> <li>Provide actionable insights and support the monthly IBM Demand Planning process.</li> <li>Align forecasts with business priorities, market trends, customer behavior, and promotional or seasonal patterns to reduce forecast errors and optimize working capital.</li> <li>Lead or support special projects, including seasonal or new product launches, packaging/recipe transitions, and continuous improvement initiatives, offering functional expertise in Demand Planning.</li> </ul> Distributor Management (30%) <ul> <li>Act as the key point of contact for supply chain performance metrics, collaborating with Distributors to optimize SKU inventory levels and prevent stockouts.</li> <li>Ensure forecasts are aligned with Distributor replenishment requirements, balancing inventory, freshness, container utilization, and production constraints.</li> <li>Maintain proactive, clear communication with Distributors to resolve supply chain issues efficiently.</li> <li>Contribute to initiatives that enhance forecasting, supply planning, and inventory management, supporting continuous improvement across the supply chain.</li> </ul> Business Analysis (20%) <ul> <li>Provide necessary analysis & insights to continuously driving process & Forecast improvement.</li> <li>Analyze historical and projected sales data to improve forecast accuracy and drive continuous improvement.</li> <li>Monitor distributor and supply chain metrics, identify variance root causes, and implement corrective actions.</li> <li>Collaborate with Sales and Marketing to assess promotional, competitive, and market impacts on demand.</li> <li>Align supply plans with demand outlooks and communicate constraints or changes to stakeholders.</li> <li>Provide insights and updates for monthly IBM Demand meetings.</li> <li>Communicate forecast performance and key metrics clearly to stakeholders.</li> <li>Identify trends, anticipate potential supply or demand issues, and recommend proactive solutions.</li> </ul> Data Management (20%) <ul> <li>Gather, clean, and validate large volumes of sales, inventory, and supply chain data from internal teams and external partners, including Distributors.</li> <li>Prepare and organize datasets for forecasting, supply planning, and reporting, ensuring accuracy and consistency.</li> <li>Spot anomalies, trends, and inconsistencies, flagging issues and supporting corrective actions.</li> <li>Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable data for analysis and business decisions.</li> <li>Help improve data processes and templates to make forecasting and reporting more efficient.</li> </ul> Core Competencies Soft Skills <ul> <li>Communicate effectively with internal and external cross-functional partners at all levels.</li> <li>Strong follow-up skills, self-motivated, able to work independently and prioritize tasks efficiently.</li> <li>Demonstrates influencing ability and leadership to drive results.</li> <li>Collaborates across the business and takes ownership, confidently questioning or challenging Commercial teams and Distributors when needed.</li> <li>Thrives under pressure and meets tight deadlines.</li> <li>Eager to learn and explore creative solutions.</li> <li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a high focus on data accuracy and reporting integrity.</li> </ul> Technical Skills <ul> <li>Fluent in English (oral and written); Arabic language skills preferred to support distributor engagement.</li> <li>Solid understanding of fundamental business management and supply chain principles.</li> <li>Strong business acumen with knowledge of the FMCG industry.</li> <li>Comfortable working with multiple internal and external systems, including SAP APO and customer-specific platforms.</li> <li>Proficient in Microsoft Office, with advanced Excel skills.</li> <li>Exposure to S&OP/IBM processes, with close involvement in planning and collaborative initiatives.</li> </ul> Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Education Bachelor's degree required, in Business administration, Industrial Engineering, Management Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or a quantitative business science preferred, but not a MUST. Master's degree / Supply Chain Management Diploma / APICS certification are a plus. Experience <ul> <li>Minimum 1 to 3 years of work experience in supply chain related roles</li> <li>Must have FMCG background</li> <li>Must have Supply chain experience (either doing Demand Planning themselves or exposed to Demand Planning process)</li> <li>Must be proficient in MS Excel or similar tools/process</li> <li>Food and beverage background is a plus</li> <li>SAP experience is preferred</li> <li>Arabic speaking is highly preferred</li> <li>Multiple countries experience is a plus</li> <li>Amenable to a morning shift (9am to 6pm) and hybrid set-up (thrice a week at the office during Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays)</li> </ul>

Demand Planner - Middle East & Africa

Shiseido

<div>
 
 Location:
 
 Dubai, UAE
 
 
 
 Department:
 
 Supply Chain &ndash; S&amp;OP
 
 
 
 Reports to:
 
 S&amp;OP Manager &ndash; Middle East
 
 
 
 About The Role
 
 
 
 This empowered role sits at the core of our Sales &amp; Operations Planning (S&amp;OP) process, acting as a true partner to commercial, marketing, and finance teams. You will lead demand and supply planning across multiple luxury brands in the region, driving growth through forecast accuracy, inventory optimization, and flawless execution of launches.
 
 
 This role is not just about numbers&mdash;it is about shaping decisions, influencing stakeholders, and delivering business impact in a dynamic, high-growth luxury market.
 
 
 
 What You&rsquo;ll Do
 
 
 
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 Demand Planning &amp; Forecast Leadership
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 </ul>
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 Lead the creation and ongoing refinement of an 18-month rolling demand forecast by brand, channel, and market, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams and leveraging sales, marketing, and retail data to drive consensus and improve forecast accuracy.
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 Align demand planning with marketing and commercial strategies, ensuring successful new product launches and proactively anticipating demand shifts during key seasonal periods to optimize inventory and minimize obsolescence.
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 Supply Planning &amp; Inventory Management
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 </ul>
 </ul>
 
 
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 Develop and execute forward purchase and replenishment strategies to optimize service levels, manage inventory allocation across markets, and proactively address inventory risks.
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 Collaborate with logistics to optimize freight mix, balancing cost efficiency with service quality.
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 S&amp;OP Process &amp; Culture Leadership
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 </ul>
 </ul>
 
 
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 Lead the monthly S&amp;OP cycle by preparing executive review inputs, providing data-driven insights, and aligning operational KPIs with financial outcomes to support fact-based decision-making.
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 Serve as the key planning partner for assigned brands and markets, collaborating on budgeting, forecasting, and commercial strategies to ensure organizational alignment and a unified set of numbers.
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 Drive continuous improvement in S&amp;OP processes by standardizing templates, dashboards, and reporting, while fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability within the planning function.
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 Operations &amp; Analytics Enablement
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 </ul>
 </ul>
 
 
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 </li>
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 Execute all operational deliverables such as Purchase Order creation, Inventory management, consolidation and circulation of SC reports.
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 <li>
 Leverage SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP-DP) to build statistical forecasts, quantify risks and opportunities, optimize working capital, and cascade top level S&amp;OP decisions to SKU x Market x Channel granularity.
 </li>
 <li>
 Promote data-driven decision-making by leveraging Microsoft Power Platform tools to increase forecast, inventory, and service visibility and collaboration, while reducing manual processes and enhancing planning agility.
 
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 </ul>
 </ul>
 
 Key Outcomes &amp; Success Measures (KPIs)
 
 
 
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 Forecast Accuracy: Higher baseline and consensus forecast accuracy driven by proactive demand sensing and root cause analysis.
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 Inventory Optimization: Healthy working capital within target, reduced aged/E&amp;O stock, and fresh availability of key SKUs.
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 Service Excellence: External fill rates consistently above target, with minimal out-of-stocks during launches and peak seasons.
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 Cost Efficiency: Reduced reliance on airfreight and optimized supply flows across the region.
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 S&amp;OP Leadership: Seamless monthly cycle execution with clear decision points, escalations, and alignment across functions.
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 Business Partnership: Recognized as a trusted advisor to marketing, sales, and finance, influencing decisions with data and insight.
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 What You&rsquo;ll Bring
 
 
 
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 <li>
 Minimum 5 years of proven experience in demand and supply planning within Beauty, Consumer Goods, or Pharmaceuticals, ideally in a regional or multinational environment.
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 <li>
 Proficiency in SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP-DP), with expertise in statistical forecasting, consensus building, and aligning forecasts with the business plan.
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong knowledge of S&amp;OP processes with hands-on experience as an active contributor to the full S&amp;OP cycle and cross-functional forums, bringing confidence, influence, and measurable impact.
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 <li>
 Strong analytical capability and experience handling large data sets; Applied skills in Power BI, Tableau, or Qlik Sense with proficiency in writing DAX and querying using SQL.
 </li>
 <li>
 Persuasive communicator with executive presence, strategic insight, and execution skills&mdash;able to influence across functions and effectively articulate business metrics, financial performance, and P&amp;L impact to all stakeholders.
 </li>
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 A mindset of continuous improvement and curiosity, with the ability to challenge assumptions and propose innovative, data-driven solutions.
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 Why Join Us?
 
 
 
 
 Role
 
 
 
 At Shiseido Middle East, you&rsquo;ll take on a role where supply chain planning is not only back-office but is business-critical. You will have the platform to:
 
 
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 Shape decisions at the heart of the region&rsquo;s luxury growth story.
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 Partner with senior leaders across functions, influencing strategy and execution.
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 Drive measurable impact on inventory health, service excellence, and financial predictability.
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 Be part of a high-performing, collaborative team that is elevating S&amp;OP to best-in-class standards.
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 </ul>
</div>

Senior Demand & Supply Planner

Al Khayyat Investments (AKI)

<div>
 
 
 JOB PURPOSE:
 
 
 
 
 
 Supply Chain Planner will be responsible for creating and managing the supply planning process within the company&rsquo;s portfolio. They will work closely with Demand Planner, Clearing &amp; Forwarding, Warehouse and Finance teams to ensure that Supply planning is accurate and aligned with business goals.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
 
 
 
 
 Stock Order Management and Replenishment Coordination
 
 
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 Manage the stock orders with Principals for replenishments on time with appropriate process controls. Co-ordinate for the shipping schedules by Co-ordinating with the supplier&rsquo;s site, regulatory and compliance authority until delivery of stocks at company&rsquo;s premises and subsequent update on ERP.
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 </ul>
 
 
 Shortages, Damages, and Claims Handling
 
 
 <ul>
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 Get the details from the warehouse regarding the shortages and damages and forward it to the principal in their respective claim reimbursement form and following up with them until compensation.
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 </ul>
 
 
 Purchase Order Processing and Supplier Delivery Compliance
 
 
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 Raise all PO with systematic management approval and ensure that supplier delivers orders as per agreement and stocks are available as per the sales forecast.
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 </ul>
 
 
 Stock Liquidation and Inventory Optimization
 
 
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 Regular follow up with sales with an update on near expired/Damaged stocks for liquidation. update of non-moving ageing stocks, discontinued SKU&rsquo;s there by reducing complexity for an efficient supply chain management.
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 </ul>
 
 
 Inventory Monitoring and Reconciliation
 
 
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 Monitor the short/excess stock on the WMS vs Oracle Vs Physical and keep a check with the warehouse with clear accountability and timely escalation.
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 </ul>
 
 
 Problem Solving
 
 
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 Managing all other aspects of supply chain which contribute in the organizational growth by showing intent of leadership ,commitment and rational problem solving techniques.
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 </ul>
 
 
 Forecast Alignment &amp; Co-Packing Activity Coordination
 
 
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 Align with demand planner for all forecasting validation.
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 Manage the co-packing activity with close co-ordination with demand planner, warehouse and brand managers.
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 EXPERIENCE &amp; QUALIFICATION:
 
 
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 Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business or equivalent.
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 Minimum 2-3 years of work experience needed in end to end supply chain domain.
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 SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE &amp; ABILITIES:
 
 
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 Job Specific:
 
 Logistics, inventory management, data analysis, vendor management, and supply chain optimization.
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 Generic Skills:
 
 Communication, problem-solving, decision-making, time management, adaptability, teamwork.
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 </ul>
 
 
</div>

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