demand planning analyst

Gulbahar Tobacco International FZE

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Position: Demand Planning Analyst.</b></div><div><b>
Location</b>: Jabal Ali Freezone, Dubai, UAE.<br>
<b>Contract Type:</b> Full-Time, In-House.<br>
<b>Reports to</b>: Director of Global Sales &amp; Commercial Growth.<br>
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Are you a data-driven problem-solver who thrives on turning numbers into actionable strategies? Do you excel at balancing <b>forecast accuracy</b>, <b>market insights</b>, and <b>sales performance tracking</b>? If yes, <b>GTI</b> wants you on our team!<br>
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What You Will Do:</b></div><div><b>
Demand Forecasting &amp; Planning:</b></div><ul><li>
Lead the monthly demand planning process and own the creation of <b>rolling forecasts</b> (3/6/12-month) by market and SKU.</li><li>
Analyze historical <b>shipment data</b>, market dynamics, and seasonality to build accurate demand plans.</li><li>
Integrate commercial inputs, promotional plans, and distributor feedback into forecast models.</li><li>
Drive GTI&rsquo;s <b>Sales &amp; Operations Planning (S&amp;OP)</b> cycle: prepare demand review inputs, align with cross-functional teams, and ensure forecast accountability.</li><li>
Monitor forecast accuracy and propose improvements to reduce forecast error and improve planning responsiveness.</li><li>
Assess and synthesize external market inputs (e.g., trade feedback, census data, field insights) into demand signals.</li></ul><div><b>
Inventory &amp; Sales Performance Visibility:</b></div><ul><li>
Provide Supply Chain with validated demand plans to avoid stock-outs, aging inventory, or overproduction.</li><li>
Track and report <b>stock coverage</b>, safety stock, and product velocity by market/customer/SKU.</li><li>
Identify gaps in demand vs. supply and propose mitigation plans with relevant stakeholders.</li><li>
Support launch planning for new products or packaging formats with demand simulations and allocation logic.</li></ul><div><b>
Sales Reporting &amp; Data Analysis:</b></div><ul><li>
Consolidate and structure large datasets from shipment records, customers, and markets.</li><li>
Build and maintain Excel or Power BI dashboards that track <b>volume trends</b>, seasonality, customer segmentation, SKU performance, and forecast vs. actual variances.</li><li>
Conduct deep-dive analysis of <b>quantitative and qualitative data</b> to measure sales performance, customer frequency, and region-specific trends.</li><li>
Read and interpret third-party market data (e.g., <b>retail audits</b>, census data, market studies) to assess <b>market preferences and commercial potential.</b></li><li>
Provide monthly and quarterly sales performance reports for leadership decision-making.</li></ul><div><b>
Process Development &amp; Cross-functional Collaboration:</b></div><ul><li>
Work closely with <b>Supply Chain, Finance, and Commercial teams</b> to align demand plans with supply capabilities and business targets.</li><li>
Help define the <b>forecast ownership process</b>, cadence, and documentation framework.</li><li>
Contribute to the development and optimization of GTI&rsquo;s <b>demand planning tools, templates, and reporting cadence.</b></li><li>
Participate in commercial audits, distributor reviews, and market visits to validate assumptions and evolve planning maturity.</li></ul><div>
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Required Skills To Be Successful:</b></div><ul><li>
Advanced skills in <b>Microsoft Excel</b> (Power Query, Pivot Tables, Lookup functions) and experience with <b>Power BI</b> or similar dashboard tools.</li><li>
Excellent analytical capabilities and ability to <b>interpret large, complex datasets.</b></li><li>
Strong understanding of demand planning cycles, forecast accuracy KPIs, and S&amp;OP principles.</li><li>
Able to generate insights from external data such as retail audits or national statistics.</li><li>
Proactive, collaborative, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, transformation-driven environment.</li><li>
Strong communication skills to translate data into actionable recommendations across departments.</li></ul><div>
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What Equips You For The Role:</b></div><ul><li>
3+ years of experience in <b>demand planning</b>, sales analytics, or commercial forecasting within <b>FMCG, tobacco, or regulated industries.</b></li><li>
Hands-on experience with <b>S&amp;OP processes</b>, forecasting tools, and ERP/sales data environments.</li><li>
Proven ability to consolidate scattered data and convert it into commercial insight.</li><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in <b>Business, Supply Chain, Economics, Engineering</b>, or related field.</li><li>
Fluent in English; additional languages (Arabic and Russian) are a plus.</li></ul></div>

Demand Planning Analyst

Binzagr CO-RO LTD.

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   Excellent command of Microsoft Dynamics 365, Excel (Pivot, Power Query), and Power BI
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Demand Planner

Nokia

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 In this role, you will be a key contributor to our supply chain team, working closely with cross-functional partners to Initiate and implement demand planning activities per customer &amp; Improve demand planning accuracy in Africa subregion.
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   Collects &amp; loads demand information from project managers &amp; presales
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   Analyzes the forecast relevant information across the CT and build a complete picture of future needs to achieve CTs volume and sales targets
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   Prepares and conducts monthly CT demand planning meeting
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   Challenges account volume demand plan and forecast accuracy
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   Analyses gap between financials and demand forecast and challenges the stakeholders to reduce it to +/-10% target
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   Ensures continuous update of demand changes between cut-offs
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   Strong analytical skills
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   Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
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Africa NI Demand Planner

<div><p>In this role, you will be a key contributor to our supply chain team, working closely with cross-functional partners to Initiate and implement demand planning activities per customer &amp; Improve demand planning accuracy in Africa subregion.</p></div>
<br><div><ul><li>Collects &amp; loads demand information from project managers &amp; presales
</li><li>Analyzes the forecast relevant information across the CT and build a complete picture of future needs to achieve CTs volume and sales targets
</li><li>Prepares and conducts monthly CT demand planning meeting
</li><li>Challenges account volume demand plan and forecast accuracy
</li><li>Analyses gap between financials and demand forecast and challenges the stakeholders to reduce it to +/-10% target
</li><li>Ensures continuous update of demand changes between cut-offs
</li><li>Communicates feedback from supply planning and regional demand planning within CT</li></ul></div>
<br><div><p><b>Must-Have:
</b></p><ul><li>A bachelor&rsquo;s degree in supply chain management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
</li><li>Minimum 7 years of experience in demand planning, supply chain management, or a similar role, preferably in a fast-paced, consumer-facing industry.
</li><li>Strong analytical skills
</li><li>Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
</li>Personal Drive &amp; Coping with Pressure<br>
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<b>Nice-to-Have:
</b></p><ul><li>Knowledge of advanced analytics techniques, such as machine learning or predictive modeling, for demand forecasting.
</li><li>Proficiency with BP and Power BI is a plus</li></ul></div>

Eaton

<div><p>Unlock Your Potential at Eaton: Where Diversity Drives Innovation. No matter where you come from, your aspirations matter to us. We believe in the power of different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds to ignite innovation and drive success. We're in the business of empowering people, and that includes you. Your journey here is not just about a job; it's about a shared vision for a brighter, more sustainable future.
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Our site in Ankara offers a fantastic learning environment and a vibrant array of career opportunities spanning medium-voltage product design, manufacturing, and sales.
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Combining agile R&amp;D with internationally recognized test facilities, our team has the resources, speed, and flexibility to adapt to any customer demand. We support utility providers and renewable energy projects, as well as commercial and residential buildings, with innovative and cost-effective solutions.
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We aspire to be an all-encompassing medium-voltage center of excellence. Our team is currently growing fast as we ramp up our ability to support crucial trends like Industry 4.0, electrification, and the energy transition.
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Our work is enabling more agile and energy-efficient manufacturing, as well as driving forward electrification and the transition to smarter power grids dominated by renewables &mdash; helping to create a more sustainable future.
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Our employees are passionate about continuously improving and reaching their full potential, as well as enabling our facility to do the same. We&rsquo;re always seeking dedicated and adaptable people with skills spanning engineering, sales, marketing, R&amp;D, and manufacturing. If you&rsquo;re curious and love innovating to solve new challenges, join us!
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We are looking for a Demand Planner for EMEA region to join our central Demand Planning team, with focus on Switchgears &amp; Transformers.
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Reporting directly to the Demand Manager ES EMEA, this role is responsible for managing and delivering an accurate network demand plan across multiple country sales organizations within the region.
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You will work closely with Product Line Managers (PLMs), Sales teams, Finance, and the wider SIOP / end‑to‑end planning network, playing a key role in translating market intelligence and commercial inputs into reliable demand plans across a 3&ndash;24 month planning horizon at product group and SKU level.
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This is a highly collaborative role with strong regional exposure, requiring analytical thinking, stakeholder management, and the ability to influence across a matrix organization.<br>
</p><p></p><p>This role is openeed for our sites in Ankara &amp; Instabul.
</p><div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Key responsibilities:
</b></h2></div><div><ul><li>Own and deliver a robust monthly mid‑ to long‑term demand plan (18&ndash;24 months), combining:
<ul><li>Statistical baseline forecasting
</li><li>Qualitative adjustments
</li><li>Market intelligence from commercial teams
</li><li>Formal validation and approval with sales leadership
</li></ul></li><li>Analyze historical sales data to identify trends, seasonality, and demand patterns, including:
<ul><li>Fast‑ and slow‑moving products
</li><li>Promotional activity
</li><li>Exceptional market or macro‑economic impacts
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</li><li>Monitor and manage key Demand Planning KPIs at network level, including:
<ul><li>Forecast Accuracy
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</li><li>Lead root‑cause analysis on forecast errors, ensuring corrective actions are clearly documented, validated, and embedded into future cycles
</li><li>Build strong working relationships with country and zone commercial, finance, and supply planning teams, ensuring clear communication of volume and portfolio requirements across short, medium, and long‑term horizons
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</b></h2></div><div><ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree (or equivalent)
</li><li>3+ years&rsquo; experience in demand planning, supply chain, or a related planning role
</li><li>Fluent written and spoken English is required, due to regular collaboration with international stakeholders.
</li><li>Experience working in regional or matrix environments is a strong advantage
</li><li>Strong knowledge of Demand Planning, S&amp;OP / SIOP, and Supply Chain Management
</li><li>Hands‑on experience with ERP systems, analytics tools, BI and reporting
</li><li>Confident working with data, forecasts, and scenario analysis
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</li><li>Ability to influence without direct authority
</li><li>Process‑focused, results‑oriented, and customer‑centric mindset
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</li><li>Collaborative team player with coaching and thought‑leadership capability
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</li><li>We make your aspirations matter &ndash; Eaton encourages internal promotion, whenever possible
</li><li>We make your growth matter - We invest in our employees for the long term &ndash; not just with salary and benefits, but with ongoing learning and development opportunities made available through Eaton University
</li><li>We make your contributions matter - reliability, safety, efficiency, and sustainability are at the core of our dedication to improving people&rsquo;s lives and the environment through power management technologies.
</li>We make your wellbeing matter &ndash; We put your health and safety first. Wellness at Eaton is more than a program, it&rsquo;s about changing the environment by of<br>
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</p><p>We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.
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Demand Planner - Switchgears & Transformers EMEA

Nestlé

<div><p>Nestl&eacute; is one of the world&rsquo;s leading food and beverage company, with 2000 global iconic brands and operating in 188 countries.</p><p>
At Nestl&eacute; we work for unlocking the power of food to enhance quality of life for everyone, today and for generations to come. That is our purpose.</p><p>
We are the <b><i>Good food, Good</i></b><i> </i><b><i>life</i></b> company. We believe in the power of food to enhance lives. Good food nourishes and delights the senses. It helps children grow healthy, pets thrive, parents age gracefully and everyone live life to the fullest. Good food brings us together. Good food also respects our planet and protects resources for future generations.</p><p>
Get to know us better at <b>www.nestle.com</b></p><p><b>
Join Nestl&eacute; Team and be a Force For Good!</b></p><p>
We are currently looking for a <b>Demand Planning Executive</b> to join our <b>Nestl&eacute; Waters</b> team.</p><p>
Location: İstanbul<br>
Type of contract: Permanent</p><p><b>
As a Demand Planning Executive, you will have the following responsibilities;</b></p><ul><li>
Ensuring high data quality and accuracy of demand planning data in the APO<b> </b>(Advanced Planning and Optimization)<b> </b>system; cleansing and maintaining sales history in collaboration with the Generating Demand team</li><li>
Developing, reviewing, and refining statistical forecasting models; creating baseline forecasts using appropriate models and parameters</li><li>
Consolidating and validating the consensus demand plan to drive the business with a single, reliable demand forecast (one‑number principle)</li><li>
Working closely with Sales and Marketing to challenge assumptions constructively and improve forecast accuracy</li><li>
Supporting and coordinating MBP (Monthly Business Planning) cycles, including preparation of assumptions and participation in key planning meetings</li><li>
Monitoring actual demand, production performance, inventory levels, and performing daily follow‑up on COF(Customer Order Fullfilment) COF reason codes, and initiating corrective actions when deviations occur</li><li>
Ensuring timely availability of local and imported finished goods through effective dispatch, production follow‑up, and inventory management in line with stock policies</li><li>
Managing imported finished goods planning and acting as the primary contact for producer markets; ensuring dispatch plans align with min&ndash;max and quota targets</li><li>
Providing supply visibility to Sales Operations and Customer Supply Chain teams to support customer service and execution</li><li>
Ensuring product freshness through regular reporting and follow‑up within the MBP cycle</li><li>
Publishing key demand and supply Key Performance Indicators and supporting continuous improvement and supply chain projects</li></ul><p><b>
Which profile are we looking for?</b></p><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s or master&rsquo;s degree</li><li>
Minimum<b> </b>4-5 years of relevant operations experience in Demand Planning, Production Planning, Supply Chain Operations</li><li>
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and translate insights into actions</li><li>
Experience working cross‑functionally with Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Operations teams</li><li>
Good communication skills in English (written and spoken)</li><li>
Strong planning, prioritization, and follow‑up skills in a fast‑paced environment</li></ul><p><b>
What are our employee community values?</b></p><p>
Safety, quality, compliance and respect are pillars for our community existence.</p><p>
Respect is our overaching value in Nestl&eacute;. We RESPECT eachother, others, environment and all life around.</p><p>
We work in a supportive, caring, elevating environment. It is crucial for us to preserve our culture of solidarity.</p><p><b>
What are our working values at Nestl&eacute;?</b></p><p>
Flexible work schedule</p><p>
Hybrid working</p><p>
Multinational experience at one of the world&rsquo;s leading food and beverage company</p><p>
International and domestic career opportunities</p><p>
Development opportunities and trainings</p><p>
Exclusive employee discounts</p><p>
Employee Assistance Program, 24/7 expert support</p><p>
Employee Wellbeing and Sports Benefits (benefit from more than 5000 sport centers)</p><p>
A paid birthday leave</p><p>
4 weeks paternity leave</p><p>
The Nestl&eacute; Companies are an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, perceived disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status, as defined by applicable law. <b><i>Be a force for good.</i></b></p></div>

Demand Planning Executive

foodpanda

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 foodpanda is part of the Delivery Hero Group, the world&rsquo;s pioneering local delivery platform, our mission is to deliver an amazing experience&mdash;fast, easy, and to your door. We operate in over 70+ countries worldwide. Headquartered in Berlin, Germany. Delivery Hero has been listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 2017 and is part of the MDAX stock market index.
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 Do you love food and convenience put together? Then you would definitely love foodpanda!
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 foodpanda is the leading, on-demand food delivery company in Pakistan, bringing thousands of your best loved restaurants online into your home or office - fast! We&rsquo;re all about bringing on the smartest folks as we continue to grow with an &ldquo;all hands on deck&rdquo; environment and hire those who can thrive in a start-up culture.
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 The ideal candidate will have a track record as a significant individual contributor &ndash; comfortable working independently, whilst working closely with the management team. This role will be based in Pakistan and will report to the Assistant Manager, Demand and Supply Planning.
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   Create daily/weekly replenishment plans on a supplier level based on inventory parameters, actual sell-out, and planned forecast
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   Participate in S&amp;OP forecast meetings &amp; make forecast adjustments accordingly
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   Calculate a proper supply plan based on generated demand forecast
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   Prepare and update monthly and weekly supply planning files and KPI reports based on actuals
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   Maintain healthy inventory in DC and store based on target days cover, availability targets &amp; shrinkage targets
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   Closely work with commercial team to drive adjustments on forecast plan
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   Coordinate with suppliers on delivery alignments &amp; drive fulfillment performance
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   Monitor supplier issues and escalate as necessary to ensure availability
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   Identify slow-moving SKUs and flag to stakeholders to drive action
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   Identify SKUs with inventory with no-movement for the past 28 days
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   Be able to work cross-functionally to assist in projects, drive action, or resolve issues
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   Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Mathematics, Economics, or any relatable specialization
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   Between 1 to 3 years work-related experience in demand or supply planning
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   Experience with FMCG/grocery retailers is a plus
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   Experience in demand planning for online marketplaces or e-commerce is a plus
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   Knowledge of Excel (Pivot Tables, VLookUps) at an advanced level and SQL
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   Analytical mind and business acumen with ability to work with large amounts of data to discover patterns and trends and to form conclusions based on findings. Must be extremely detail oriented
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   Good communication and presentation skills
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   Ability to work autonomously in a highly demanding and often ambiguous environment, with strong attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills
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   Has a continuous improvement mindset
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   We are fast, like mind boggling fast! So if you&rsquo;re someone who loves ever changing goals and loves optimization, you&rsquo;re the right fit for us!
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   We love people who can develop things from scratch, own them and then work on improving them
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   We love what we do, and we don&rsquo;t rest until we&rsquo;ve achieved our targets. So if you&rsquo;re also someone who is driven until the dream is achieved, come join us!
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