Demand Planner (8-9 Months Contract)

Manpower Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower Middle East is sourcing a Demand Planner – DPS to join a leading multinational healthcare organization in Dubai. The role covers end-to-end supply chain planning, IBP, forecasting, inventory management, CAPEX execution and continuous improvement across the DPS franchise.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in demand/supply planning, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Excel and SAP S4H. This is a 9-month contract with potential renewal, outsourced through Manpower Middle East.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Management, Supply Chain, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Supply Chain, Demand Planning, Supply Planning, and Integrated Business Planning (IBP).
• Strong analytical and reporting skills with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience working within SAP S4H is a must.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and collaboration skills.
• Self-motivated, results-driven, and capable of thriving in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead demand planning activities and develop accurate forecasts through statistical analysis and cross-functional collaboration.
• Facilitate and manage the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process to ensure alignment across Commercial, Marketing, Finance, Regulatory, and Supply Chain teams.
• Monitor and improve key planning KPIs, including Forecast Accuracy, OTIF, Inventory Health, Back Orders, and NTS Delivery.
• Manage inventory targets and drive actions to reduce SLOB risk and improve inventory efficiency.
• Support product launches and phase-in/phase-out activities, ensuring successful New Product Introductions (NPI).
• Lead supply risk assessment and mitigation plans in partnership with regional and local stakeholders.
• Manage end-to-end CAPEX forecasting, allocation, order management, and fulfillment activities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance supply chain processes and operational efficiencies.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Forecasting

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Management, Supply Chain

Tools

SAP S4H

Job description

Contract: 9 months (until July 2027, potentially renewable) Employment: Outsourced through Manpower Middle East

About the Role

Our client, a leading multinational healthcare organization, is seeking a Demand Planner – DPS to join their Supply Chain team. As a Demand Planner, you be responsible for managing end-to-end supply chain planning activities for the DPS franchise, including demand planning, Integrated Business Planning (IBP), inventory management, forecasting, and CAPEX execution. The ideal candidate will possess strong demand planning expertise, stakeholder management capabilities, and analytical skills, enabling them to successfully drive business performance and supply chain excellence.

About the Requirements

• Lead demand planning activities and develop accurate forecasts through statistical analysis and cross-functional collaboration.
• Facilitate and manage the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process to ensure alignment across Commercial, Marketing, Finance, Regulatory, and Supply Chain teams.
• Monitor and improve key planning KPIs, including Forecast Accuracy, OTIF, Inventory Health, Back Orders, and NTS Delivery.
• Manage inventory targets and drive actions to reduce SLOB risk and improve inventory efficiency.
• Support product launches and phase-in/phase-out activities, ensuring successful New Product Introductions (NPI).
• Lead supply risk assessment and mitigation plans in partnership with regional and local stakeholders.
• Manage end-to-end CAPEX forecasting, allocation, order management, and fulfillment activities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance supply chain processes and operational efficiencies.

About You

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Management, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Supply Chain, Demand Planning, Supply Planning, and Integrated Business Planning (IBP).
• Strong analytical and reporting skills with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience working within SAP S4H is a must.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and collaboration skills.
• Self-motivated, results-driven, and capable of thriving in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.