Demand Planner - (Pharmaceutical)

Al Khayyat Investments (AKI); Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Al Khayyat Investments (AKI) is seeking a Demand Planner for its Pharma division in Dubai to support forecast generation, analyze trends, and provide data-driven insights for product availability across the supply chain.

You will collaborate with sales, marketing, and logistics to gather inputs, maintain forecasting models, monitor accuracy, and develop dashboards that improve planning and inventory management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, pharmacy, or related field.
• 2–3 years UAE experience in demand planning; pharmaceutical experience is required.
• Experience with forecasting methods and planning systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist in forecasting short- and long-term demand.
• Coordinate with sales, marketing, and logistics to gather inputs.
• Monitor forecast accuracy and generate regular reports and dashboards.
• Provide inventory optimization recommendations and flag stock risks.
• Document forecasting procedures and assist in SOP development.

Skills

Forecasting methods

Planning systems

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Pharmacy, or related field

Tools

Excel

Data visualization tools

Job description

JOB PURPOSE:

To support the demand planning process by generating accurate forecasts and providing data-driven insights to ensure product availability, inventory optimization, and efficient supply chain execution for the Pharma division.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Forecasting Support:

• Assist in the preparation of short- and long-term demand forecasts
• Analyze sales trends, promotional activity, seasonality, and product life cycles

Data Management and Coordination:

• Coordinate with sales, marketing, and logistics to gather forecast inputs
• Maintain forecasting models and update demand planning systems

Analysis and Reporting:

• Monitor forecast accuracy and identify improvement areas
• Support S&OP meetings with relevant data and analysis
• Generate regular reports and dashboards for performance tracking

Inventory Support and Optimization:

• Provide recommendations to improve stock availability
• Alert the team on low or high stock risks based on forecast trends

Process Development and Documentation:

• Document forecasting procedures and planning cycles
• Assist in developing SOPs and improving planning accuracy over time

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATION:

Minimum Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Pharmacy, or related field is an advantage

Minimum Experience: 2–3 years of UAE experience in demand planning.

Pharmaceutical experience is a must

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES:

Job Specific:

• Familiarity with forecasting methods and planning systems
• Strong proficiency in Excel and data visualization tools

Generic Skills:

• Attention to detail and numerical accuracy
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work cross-functionally