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demand planning manager

Al Islami Foods

<ul><li>Conducting and administrating sales and operations planning on a weekly basis with all key people in the business (Sales, Marketing, Procurement, Production, Finance & Logistics)</li><li>Generate and monitor 12 months rolling forecast from SAP, have it validated by sales and Marketing key people to ensure that our forecast is aligned closer to actual</li><li>Furnish procurement plan to procurement department to ensure that required products will be available at the place and at the right time</li><li>To ensure agreed stock levels will be met</li><li>Collecting and consolidating monthly confirmed orders from export department and communicate to other departments to ensure that orders will be dispatched at the requested time of delivery</li><li>Monitor daily the items that are on low stock levels and follow up the orders and arrivals with both the procurement and Inbound department</li><li>Coordinating with both sales & Marketing department on new product launching, monthly promotions, stock that are slow moving to ensure the availability and movement of stocks.</li><li>Generating monthly planning KPIs, analyzing, finding and reporting it to the Management including Forecast Accuracy</li><li>Attending and providing Inputs to weekly supply chain OPEX meetings and monthly reviews</li><li>Assessment of complete sales and Operations plan at the end of each month and present results and findings to the Management.</li></ul>

Demand Planning Manager

Chalhoub Group

What You'll Be Doing ic planning objectives. This includes forecasting sales, managing markdown and liquidation plans, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure operational alignment and effective decision-making.Ownership of rolling sales forecasts, incorporating historical data, promotions, product information, new product forecasts from category managers, and sell-out forecasts from key accounts.Manage all parameters of forecast accuracy inclusive of cleansing of dataBuild unconstrained demand plans at the channel, brand, and country levels, integrating new and permanent product sales forecasts to ensure alignment with actual market dynamics. Ensure constant visibility of the latest status to senior stakeholders with advanced reporting on critical bottlenecks and potential risks on Sales ForecastsSeek new approaches including the deployment of improved tools and techniquesWork closely with the Supply Planning Manager to ensure optimum stock model and supply planning adherence to demand planDevelop and execute markdown and liquidation plans to optimize inventory levels and reduce excess stock.Work closely with category managers, key accounts, and store networks to align forecasts with sales strategies.For B2B demand planners: Develop collaborative planning processes with key B2B accounts, including external S&amp;OP inputs.Prepare inputs for the Sales and Operations Planning (S&amp;OP) process to support strategic business planning.Performance MonitoringMonitor and report planning KPIs, with a particular focus on forecast accuracy, to identify and address discrepancies.What You ll Need To SucceedBachelor s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.2+ years of experience in demand planning or related fields, preferably within the retail, beauty, or FMCG industries.Hands-on expertise in demand forecasting tools, preferably Blue Yonder, or equivalent planning systems.Proven ability to manage and analyze large datasets to generate accurate forecasts. Strong technical &amp; analytical skills.What&nbsp;

Associate Demand Planning

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

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.
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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:
 
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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.
 </li>
 <li>
 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>
 <li>
 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.
 </li>
 </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>
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 Strong proficiency in
 
 Microsoft Excel
 
 ; knowledge of
 
 ERP systems
 
 (Zoho, SAP, Oracle, etc.) is a plus.
 </li>
 <li>
 Excellent
 
 analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
 
 .
 </li>
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 Ability to work cross-functionally and manage multiple product lines.
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 <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!
 
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Demand Planner – Chocolate Distribution | Dubai

Servier Middle East

<div>
 Date posted: Oct 16, 2025
 
 
 City: Dubai
 
 
 Country/Region: AE
 
 
 Type of Contract: Full-time Employment / Unlimited
 
 
 Job Requisition ID: 10110
 
 
 Supply Chain Manager - Middle East
 
 
 
 Job Purpose
 
 
 
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 Responsible for managing the entire end to end supply chain process within countries in scope in Middle east region.
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 To follow up, oversee, monitor and manage all related issues to supply, delivery and logistics matters of all items for all sectors. Starting from planning, to coordinating with source of supply till the product reach the end user.
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 To manage and liaise all cross functional issues with all concerned parties whether internal or external stakeholders, such as Commercial excellence, Sales, regulatory, Marketing, Finance, IT, HO, Suppliers, and local partners (Agents, 3PL, tool manufacturer).
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Supply Chain Management.
 
 
 
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 <li>
 Manage and streamline end to end supply chain operations within the countries in scope in Middle east region.
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 Ensure accurate planning and execution of procurement, distribution, and logistics to meet product availability and demand forecasts.
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 Coordinate with internal teams (Sales, Commercial Excellence, Regulatory dep, Marketing, Finance, IT &hellip;) and external partners (distributors) to ensure seamless operations.
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 Oversee supply and demand operations, resolving delivery delays ensuring compliance with regional regulations.
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 Demand Planning &amp; Forecast Accuracy
 
 
 
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 Collect and validate country-specific forecasts for products across public and private sectors within the countries in scope in Middle east region.
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 Translate forecasts into market sales estimates and develop supply plans based on updated demand signals.
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 Monitor forecast accuracy and raise alerts for major deviations or shifts, providing recommendations to internal teams.
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 Participate in monthly Demand &amp; Supply Planning meetings and contribute to the decision-making process.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Inventory &amp; Stock Management
 
 
 
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 <li>
 Monitor country-level stock across all sectors and accounts, ensuring products are available and inventory is optimized.
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 <li>
 Address issues such as overstocking, expiries, and critical stock shortages and propose corrective actions.
 </li>
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 Ensure that stock levels are aligned with demand forecasts to avoid shortages or excess inventory, reducing financial risk.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Distributor &amp; Order Management
 
 
 
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 <li>
 Serve as the primary point of contact for local distributors within the countries in scope in Middle east region.
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 <li>
 Validate distributor orders, ensuring alignment with actual consumption and demand forecasts.
 </li>
 <li>
 Coordinate with the Logistics &amp; Quality teams to ensure orders are fulfilled accurately and on time.
 </li>
 <li>
 Submit monthly order proposals for both public and private sectors, based on demand.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Financial Oversight &amp; Reconciliation
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Oversee financial transactions related to supply chain operations, including FOC (Free of Charge), price differences, damaged goods, and shortages.
 </li>
 <li>
 Reconcile and track financial discrepancies with suppliers and partners, ensuring accurate billing and payment processing.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Cross-Functional Collaboration
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Collaborate with internal teams (Sales, Commercial Excellence, Regulatory dep, Marketing, Finance, IT &hellip;) to align supply strategies with overall company objectives.
 </li>
 <li>
 Support new product launches, packaging changes from a supply chain perspective.
 </li>
 <li>
 Coordinate localization projects to adapt supply chain practices to regional market requirements.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Reporting &amp; Analysis
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Provide regular updates on supply chain performance, including forecast accuracy results, stock levels, order pipelines, and distributor performance.
 </li>
 <li>
 Contribute to the creation of monthly dashboards to track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to sales, stock levels, and financial transactions.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Supervise all issues related to secondary packaging and actively participating in the decisions and negotiations of primary and full manufacturing
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Follow up and oversee in coordination with HO all related matters related to serialization and aggregation.
 </li>
 <li>
 Coordinate between HO, regulatory suppliers and partners with new updates regarding packaging.
 </li>
 <li>
 Shortlist, interview audit, negotiate and follow up with new suppliers and partners in coordination with Global team.
 </li>
 <li>
 Act as a local coordinator of localization projects
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Skills &amp; Requirements
 
 
 
 
 Educational qualifications
 
 
 
 B.Sc. in Pharmacy
 
 
 
 Relevant Experience
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 At least 5 years&rsquo; experience in Supply Chain within the pharmaceutical industry.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Skills &amp; Personal Characteristics
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Excellent verbal and written communication skills
 </li>
 <li>
 Effective intrapersonal skills (communication, teamwork, negotiation and customers&rsquo; relationship management)
 </li>
 <li>
 Process orientated
 </li>
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 Focused, punctual with attention to details
 </li>
 <li>
 Fixable, problem solver and goals oriented
 </li>
 <li>
 Leadership skills
 </li>
 <li>
 Analytical Skills.
 </li>
 <li>
 Excellent computer skills
 </li>
 <li>
 Proactive
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 Whatever your area of expertise, your work within the Servier Group helps advance therapeutic progress for the benefit of patients. You will be part of teams recognised for their scientific excellence and reach your full potential in a professional environment that encourages you to develop yourself. Tailor-made onboarding journeys, mobility opportunities, quality trainings, responsible management, team spirit... All this and more in a workplace focused on your well-being.
 
 
 At Servier, we are committed to therapeutic progress to serve patient needs. We put the diversity of our employees as a source of richness for the fulfillment of this vocation.
</div>

Supply Chain Manager - Middle East

Bacardi

YOUR OPPORTUNITY As a Demand Planning Analyst, you will be responsible for preparing various reports related to Supply chain KPIs. Coordinate with commercial team for Forecast (Replenishment and Depletion) submission. Follow up with customer service team and OCs for open orders / shipment plans. You will maintain governance of forecasting and inventory management. You will pro-actively monitor and coordinate for allocation management, cut-off, OOS risk. You will support to carry out all the steps of the S&amp;OP process.A high degree of flexibility is required in this role as a large part of it is responding to the situation on hand and providing insightful analyses as needed.About YouTo be successful in this role, you will be a collaborative business partner who is able to work seamlessly within a lean and matrix organization. You have an analytical and curious mindset with an innate drive to continuously learn. You are always looking for opportunities to build efficiencies as you have a Fearless and Founders mindset.This is a 12-month fixed-term role, with potential for renewal depending on organizational requirements and individual contribution RESPONSIBILITIES - WITH OUR CONSUMER AT THE HEART YOUR KEY FOCUS WILL BECoordinate for the 3rd party distributor inventory reports and consolidate for monthly reporting.Collect and integrate monthly depletion forecast, inventory data, and in transits for distributor markets. Coordinate with commercial team for IBP Forecast submission. Validation and sanity check of IBP forecasts vs open orders. Analyze changes in forecasts / demands.Follow up with CSR team for open orders status, shipment plan and In-transit tracking. Back orders tracking and follow up with OC fulfilment teams.Prepare monthly reports and presentation for Supply Chain KPIs visibility for cluster or region. Interpret data, identify trends, and draw conclusions from the reported data which will help drive business decisions.Support Master Data maintenance related tasks. Allocation management - support in tracking orders / consumption for Allocated Products. Liaise with Finance team for data inputs as and when required. Maintain proactively documentation SharePoint repository for the supply chain teamSKILLS - THE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE NEEDED TO CREATE YOUR LEGACY Minimum 2-3 years of experience in Supply Chain / Demand Planning / Distribution processes.Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint. Must be fluent in English. Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.Must have strong analytical, organizational and planning skills. High attention to details and ability to interpret large datasets to drive insights. Experience of IBP / BI / ERP / SAP is required. Knowledge of Demand Planning will be an additional advantage. Learning agility, adaptability, and problem-solving skills.Ability to work independently with high degree of initiative and drive. Sense of urgency and proactivity. Ability to multi-task and handle multiple priorities in a challenging, fast-paced environment.Able to collaborate within the team as well as with cross-functional stakeholders.LEADERSHIP AGILITYAt Bacardi we care deeply about finding brilliant talent who can bring the following personal attributes to help elevate our 3Fs: Fearless, Family, Founder culture to the next level.Belonging: You have a strong capacity to create a culture of Belonging , where people feel appreciated for who they are, what they do, and who they can becomeSelf-Awareness: You have high levels of self-awareness, are reflective and know yourself well, understanding both your own strengths and weaknesses and your impact on othersPeople Agility: You bring a deep ability to understand and relate to people and navigate through tough situations to harness and multiply collective performanceResults Agility: You demonstrate consistent delivery of results in first-time situations by inspiring teams, exhibiting a presence that builds confidence in yourself and others.Mental Agility: You can think critically to penetrate complex problems and expand the possibilities by making fresh connections. You think strategically whilst being execution focused and bring creativity to the challenges you re presented withChange Agility: You have a deep natural curiosity, desire to experiment and ability to effectively deal with the heat of change. You have a growth and learning mindset: ready to test, stumble, learn and apply from experienceDisclaimer: Bacardi seeks talent from all backgrounds to bring diversity of thought, agility and capability to our organization across the globe. We promote a working environment where all employees are treated and rewarded fairly. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination that adversely affects individuals or groups on the basis of national origin, race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, and any other legally protected aspect of a person s identity. U.S. applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws.Perks of Working for usAt Bacardi, we are committed to providing our Primos (employees) with a comprehensive Total Rewards package of compensation, benefits, incentives, allowances, well-being, and much more to meet the needs of themselves and their families.

Demand Planning Analyst

Avery Dennison Corporation

Based on properly authorized customer demand, analyze materials and capacity requirements and communicate constraints to the Ops manager and Sales team Set priorities for the team to ensure task completion; coordinate work activities with other supervisors Coordinate the business planning process (S&amp;OP process) involving all the business functions (Sales, Customer Service, Product Development, Production, Warehouse &amp; Shipping, Finance ) to ensure excellent customer service at optimized cost Be primarily responsible for capacity planning for the designated product line, coordinates with the operations teams to develop robust supply strategies that will drive improvement in service and cost Work with regional Supply Chain Planning teams and the country Demand Planning contacts (who will be charged with capturing and aggregating demand information from the country commercial organizations) Continuously monitor and check actual performance of the designated product line vs. objectives via weekly/monthly report, prepares gap analysis and corrective action Initiate and coordinate special Lean/Sigma and Kaizen projects (e.g. Inventory Reduction, Vendor Managed Inventory ) in the designated product line(s)

Production Planning Coordinator

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