Demand Planner

Nabati Food PTE LTD; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Nabati Food PTE LTD in Dubai seeks a Regional Demand Planner – GCC (FMCG) to deliver accurate, consensus-driven demand forecasts for GCC markets. You will lead the demand planning stream of the S&OP process, collaborating with commercial, distributors, Marketing, Supply Chain and Finance to ensure executable plans.

You will own rolling forecasts by SKU and market, incorporate promotions and seasonality, coordinate monthly reviews with distributors, and translate inputs into a regional plan to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, engineering, or related field is required.
• 3–5 years of demand planning or forecasting experience in FMCG.
• Experience with distributors and regional S&OP processes is preferred.
• Experience across multiple GCC markets is a strong advantage.
• Hands-on with Pipeline Tool and strong S&OP understanding.

Responsibilities

• Develop rolling demand forecasts at SKU and market level across GCC countries.
• Own demand planning activities within the Pipeline Tool and ensure timely updates.
• Incorporate distributor forecasts, promotions, seasonality, pricing actions, and lifecycle changes.
• Lead monthly demand review meetings with distributors and align inputs with commercial plans.
• Lead the demand planning pillar of the monthly S&OP cycle for the GCC region.
• Provide scenario analysis to support supply feasibility, inventory strategy, and decision-making.
• Collaborate with supply planning and logistics to align plans with constraints and manage stock risk.
• Track KPIs and report insights for regional management reviews.

Skills

Demand planning

Forecasting

S&OP

Distributor collaboration

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain

Tools

Pipeline Tool

Job description

Job Title: Regional Demand Planner – GCC (FMCG)

Role Purpose

The Regional Demand Planner – GCC is responsible for delivering accurate, consensus-driven demand forecasts across GCC markets in collaboration with Nabati Commercial Leaders, distributors, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Finance. The role leads the demand planning stream of the S&OP process, ensuring demand plans are robust, market-aligned, and executable, using the company’s Pipeline Tool.

Key Responsibilities

Demand Planning & Forecasting

• Develop rolling demand forecasts at SKU and market level across GCC countries.
• Own demand planning activities within the Pipeline Tool, ensuring accuracy, discipline, and timely updates.
• Incorporate distributor forecasts, promotions, seasonality, pricing actions, and product lifecycle changes into the demand plan.

Distributor Collaboration (S&OP Demand Review)

• Act as the primary interface between the company and distributors for demand planning activities.
• Lead monthly demand review meetings with distributors to validate assumptions, risks, and opportunities.
• Ensure distributor inputs are aligned with commercial plans and governance standards.

S&OP / IBP Alignment

• Lead the demand planning pillar of the monthly S&OP cycle for the GCC region.
• Translate distributor and market inputs into a consolidated regional demand plan.
• Provide scenario analysis to support supply feasibility, inventory strategy, and management decision-making.

Inventory & Service Level Support

• Collaborate with supply planning and logistics teams to align demand plans with supply constraints.
• Proactively highlights risks related to stock shortages, excess inventory, and obsolescence.
• Support service level targets while optimizing inventory investment across the region.

Performance & Reporting

• Track and report key KPIs including forecast accuracy, bias, service levels, and inventory health.
• Prepare clear demand insights and recommendations for regional management reviews.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• 3–5 years of demand planning or forecasting experience within FMCG.
• Proven experience working with distributors and regional S&OP processes.
• Experience managing demand planning across multiple GCC markets is a strong advantage.
• Strong experience using demand planning tools; hands‑on capability with a Pipeline Tool is preferred.
• Solid understanding of S&OP and distributor‑led business models.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to influence cross-functional and external partners without direct authority.

What We Offer

• A regional role with high visibility and business impact across GCC markets.
• Exposure to end-to-end S&OP and distributor collaboration models.
• Opportunity to shape and mature demand planning processes in a fast‑paced FMCG environment.