Beauty Brand Demand Planner | Forecasting & Insights

Estée Lauder Companies; Dubai; On-site; AED 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. in Dubai, UAE is seeking an analytical Demand Planner to develop unbiased forecasts for a portfolio of beauty brands across the Middle East.

Based in Dubai, you will blend statistical forecasting with market insights and collaborate with Brand teams, Distributors, Finance and Regional Demand Planning to translate business assumptions into actionable demand plans. You will manage an 18-month horizon, lead consensus forecasting, monitor forecast accuracy, and

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent.
• 3–5 years in supply chain, forecasting or analytical role.
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills.
• Excellent Excel skills with large datasets.

Responsibilities

• Develop unbiased, 18-month demand forecasts for assigned brands in the Middle East.
• Collaborate with Brand teams, Distributors, Finance and Regional Demand Planning.
• Review forecasts with distributors monthly and drive forecast accuracy.
• Incorporate market intelligence and business assumptions into demand plans.
• Identify risks and opportunities and communicate changes in demand.
• Lead consensus forecasting discussions with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Forecasting

Stakeholder management

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

SAP APO

Job description

The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. in Dubai, UAE is seeking an analytical Demand Planner to develop unbiased forecasts for a portfolio of beauty brands across the Middle East.

Based in Dubai, you will blend statistical forecasting with market insights and collaborate with Brand teams, Distributors, Finance and Regional Demand Planning to translate business assumptions into actionable demand plans. You will manage an 18-month horizon, lead consensus forecasting, monitor forecast accuracy, and