Associate Manager – Demand Planning (Consumer)

Al Khayyat Investments (AKI); Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Al Khayyat Investments (AKI) seeks an Associate Manager – Demand Planning to oversee forecasting of future product demand and align it with business objectives. The role involves analyzing sales history, marketing inputs, industry trends, and feedback across departments to generate dependable forecasts.

You will collaborate with supply chain, production, sales, and marketing to ensure forecast accuracy and inventory plans meet company goals, while driving process improvements and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
• Minimum 5–6 years’ experience in logistics or supply chain, or 3 years' experience as associate manager or similar role.
• Proven experience in demand planning, forecasting, or a similar role.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Forecasting and data analysis to develop accurate demand forecasts.
• Communicate forecasts and inventory plans to stakeholders and secure buy-in.
• Identify issues or discrepancies in the demand planning process and resolve them.
• Provide insights to improve the demand planning process and coordinate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Communication

Forecasting

Data analysis

Cross-functional

Inventory knowledge

Attention to detail

Integrity

Plan & deliver

Business awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business or equivalent

Job description

In the role of Associate Manager – Demand Planning, your duties encompass overseeing the forecasting and management of future product or service demand. This involves leveraging diverse data source - including sales history, marketing strategies, industry trends, and customer feedback - to develop precise and dependable demand forecasts. Additionally, you'll collaborate with various departments such as supply chain, production, sales, and marketing to ensure alignment between demand forecasts and overarching business objectives and strategies.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Forecasting and Data Analysis

• Developing and maintaining effective forecast models based on historical and current data, as well as external factors that may affect demand.
• Analyzing and evaluating the accuracy and performance of the forecast models and adjusting as needed.

Stakeholder Communication

• Communicating the demand forecasts and inventory plans to the relevant stakeholders and ensuring their buy-in and support
• Identifying and resolving any issues or discrepancies in the demand planning process and data.

Process Optimization

• Providing insights and recommendations to improve the demand planning process and outcomes.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Day to Day warehouse communication
• Influencing the demand in a positive and negative manner

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5-6 years’ experience in logistics or supply chain, or 3 years' experience as associated manager or similar industry
• Proven experience in demand planning, forecasting, or a similar role

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES:

• Excellent communication and presentation skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of inventory management, supply chain, and production planning principles and best practices
• Attention to detail and accuracy and ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Business Focus and awareness
• Work Style – plan, prioritize, decide, and deliver.
• Integrity – responsible, loyal, trustworthy and maintains confidentiality.