Demand Planner (Dubai Based)

Beiersdorf Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Beiersdorf Group in Dubai seeks a seasoned Demand Planner to develop consensus forecasts for assigned brands, balancing service level, forecast accuracy, bias and inventory value. You will manage distributor relationships, drive inventory planning and waste management, and lead forecast cycles across the supply chain.

The role requires 5+ years in demand/supply planning in FMCG, advanced Excel, and solid communication for cross-functional alignment. Arabic is a plus; English fluency is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Bachelor from an accredited university with a focus on Engineering, Logistics or Supply Chain.
• 5+ years of experience in demand/supply planning in an FMCG company or similar industry.
• High proficiency in MS Office applications with emphasis on advanced excel.
• Knowledge of SAP (R3 & APO) is an advantage.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to quickly understand and grasp business processes.
• Team player and able to work autonomously.
• High sense of urgency and ability to timely root cause and resolve problems.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Fluent English; Arabic is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Forecasting demand by analyzing sales data and market trends with distributors.
• Coordinating with Supply planners for on-time and in-full NPDs and Relaunches.
• Monitoring KPIs related to supply chain performance and identifying improvement opportunities.
• Data analysis and reporting: generating regular reports to track key metrics for stakeholders.
• Manage distributor inventory to maximize sales and improve utilization.
• Control demand and replenishment based on SKU classification.
• Monitor depletion plans for excess, blocked, and short shelf-life stocks.
• Align stakeholder plans to deplete short shelf life and excess stocks.
• Report on inventory (DIH) and forecast accuracy monthly.
• Monthly reporting on waste risks and depletion actions.
• Report NS & IMS forecast accuracy by SKU for M+3 & M+1.
• Track distributor stock coverage progression and YE landing.
• Liaise with cross-functional teams to align supply chain with business goals.
• Communicate updates on supply chain status and resolve issues.
• Analyze demand issues and drive resolution across the supply chain.
• Lead and deliver forecast cycles for business planning.
• Support distributors to build forecasting capabilities and reduce forecast fluctuations.

Skills

Advanced Excel

SAP R3 APO

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Business processes

Team player

Autonomy

Root cause analysis

Communication & negotiation

Education

Bachelor in Eng/Logistics/SC

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Your Tasks

Role Objective:

• Develop and facilitate the consensus forecast for the assigned brand on SPGR level aiming to balance between the relevant KPIs [Service Level, Forecast Accuracy, Bias & Inventory Value].

• Order management, securing customer service, distribution, inventory planning and waste management.

Main Accountabilities

Demand Planning (of the category & market assigned)

• Forecasting demand by analyzing sales data and market trends with the distributors

• Coordinating with Supply planners for on time and in full NPDs and Relaunches

• Monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) related to supply chain performance and identifying opportunities for process improvement.

• Data Analysis and Reporting- Generating regular reports to track key metrics and communicate performance to stakeholders.

Inventory Management

• Manage inventory at distributor effectively to secure product sales and devise improvement actions to maximize utilization

• Controlling demand & replenishment for items based on SKU classification

• Monitor, evaluate and build depletion plans for excess stocks, blocked stocks and short shelf-life stocks.

• Aligning with stakeholders plans to deplete short shelf life and excess stocks.

Reporting

• Report on inventory (DIH) and forecast accuracy monthly

• Monthly reporting on Waste risks and depletion action plans

• Report NS & IMS forecast accuracy by SKU for M+3 & M+1 for owned categories and markets monthly

• Track and report on distributor stock coverage progression & expected YE landing.

Collaboration and Communication

• Liaise with cross-functional teams including sales, marketing, finance to ensure alignment of supply chain activities with business goals.

• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to provide updates on supply chain status and resolve any issues.

• Analyze demand issues and facilitate resolution throughout the supply chain

• Leading and delivering forecast cycles for business planning

Others

• Any additional analysis, tasks and duties, which would be required to fulfill the scope of the role as requested by thelinemanager.

• Work with the distributors to build their forecasting capabilities to ensure a stable NS forecast and minimum waste due to forecast fluctuations.

Your Profile

Education

• Bachelor from an accredited university with a focus on Engineering, Logistics or Supply Chain

Experience

• 5+ years of experience in demand/supply planning in an FMCG company or similar industry.

Skills

• High proficiency in MS Office applications with emphasis on advanced excel.
• Knowledge of SAP (R3 & APO) is an advantage.
• High analytical skills & attention to details
• Ability to quickly understand & grasp business processes
• Team player and able to work autonomously
• High sense of urgency & ability to timely root cause & resolve problems
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills

Language

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English are mandatory. Arabic is a plus.

At Beiersdorf, we want to help people feel good about their skin – and our commitment goes far beyond caring for skin. For 140 years, we have developed innovative skin and body care products for well-known brands such as NIVEA, Eucerin, La Prairie, Hansaplast, and Labello. We act according to our purpose, WE CARE BEYOND SKIN, and take responsibility for our consumers, our employees, the environment and society.

Behind every brand, every product and every accomplishment are our more than 20,000 employees. It is for them that we live an inclusive culture of respect and trust that is strongly aligned with our values – CARE, COURAGE, SIMPLICITY and TRUST. We also embrace diversity by valuing the uniqueness of each individual and being committed to equal opportunities for all.