Demand Planner ME: Forecasting, S&OP & Growth

Midea Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 167,000 - 301,000; Full time

Job summary

The Demand Planner at Midea Group oversees the forecast for the consumer appliances portfolio across the Middle East. You will develop monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasts by SKU, channel, and country, aligning with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Supply Planning to optimize inventory and product availability.

You'll monitor forecast accuracy, manage 12–18 month plans, support S&OP processes, and collaborate with cross-functional teams on launches, promotions, and lifecycle changes,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Economics, or related field.
• 3–6 years of experience in Demand Planning, Forecasting, or Supply Chain (preferably in consumer electronics/appliances or FMCG).
• Experience working in the Middle East market is strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of S&OP processes.
• Advanced Excel and strong analytical skills.
• Experience with ERP and planning tools (SAP, Oracle, APO, IBP, or similar).
• Strong business partnering and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Data-driven mindset with strong problem-solving ability.

Responsibilities

• Develop monthly, quarterly, and annual demand forecasts at SKU, channel, and country level.
• Use historical sales data, market trends, seasonality, promotions, and product lifecycle inputs to build accurate forecasts.
• Monitor forecast accuracy (MAPE, bias) and continuously improve forecasting models.
• Maintain rolling 12–18-month demand plans.
• Lead the demand planning process within the S&OP cycle.
• Collaborate with Sales, Product Marketing, Finance, and Supply Planning teams to align demand assumptions.
• Present demand plans and insights in S&OP meetings.
• Highlight risks, opportunities, and mitigation actions.
• Work closely with Sales, Product Management to incorporate pipeline, promotions, and customer insights.
• Coordinate with Supply Planning and Logistics to ensure product availability and optimal stock levels.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Presentation skills

Problem solving

Data-driven mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Economics, or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

APO

IBP

Job description

The Demand Planner at Midea Group oversees the forecast for the consumer appliances portfolio across the Middle East. You will develop monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasts by SKU, channel, and country, aligning with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Supply Planning to optimize inventory and product availability.

You'll monitor forecast accuracy, manage 12–18 month plans, support S&OP processes, and collaborate with cross-functional teams on launches, promotions, and lifecycle changes,