Demand Planner — S&OP, Forecasting & Growth (Dubai)

Jotun U.A.E. Ltd. (L.L.C.); Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Jotun Academy

Career development opportunities

Competitive compensation and benefits

Job summary

Jotun U.A.E. Ltd. in Dubai is seeking a planner responsible for developing accurate demand forecasts across segments and collaborating with Sales, Marketing, Production, and Warehousing to optimize inventory and service levels. The role reports to the Planning Manager.

You will coordinate with Production, Procurement and Warehouse to align production plans with demand, support S&OP, and drive continuous improvement across planning processes under the Jotun Operations System.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
• 4–6 years of relevant experience with Advanced Excel & Power BI, preferably in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Develop short- and long-term demand forecasts at SKU and product-family levels with Sales and Marketing.
• Monitor forecast accuracy, identify gaps, and drive corrective actions based on market trends, promotions, and new product launches.
• Coordinate with Production, Procurement, and Warehouse to develop realistic production plans and optimize inventory.
• Facilitate monthly S&OP meetings to align demand, service levels, inventory and capacity.
• Manage product phase-in/phase-out activities and maintain finished goods master data.
• Continuously improve planning processes and cross-functional communication under the Jotun Operations System.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Jotun U.A.E. Ltd. in Dubai is seeking a planner responsible for developing accurate demand forecasts across segments and collaborating with Sales, Marketing, Production, and Warehousing to optimize inventory and service levels. The role reports to the Planning Manager.

You will coordinate with Production, Procurement and Warehouse to align production plans with demand, support S&OP, and drive continuous improvement across planning processes under the Jotun Operations System.