Demand Planner - Supply Chain

Manpower Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower Middle East represents a leading multinational healthcare organization seeking a Senior Demand Planner to join the Supply Chain team in Dubai. You will own end-to-end demand planning, IBP coordination, forecast accuracy, and inventory stewardship for the DPS franchise.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years in supply chain planning, with strong Excel skills and SAP S4H experience. Collaboration with Commercial, Marketing, Finance and regional teams will drive performance in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain or related field.
• 5+ years in Supply Chain, Demand Planning and IBP.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with SAP S4HANA.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end demand planning and forecasts using statistical analysis.
• Manage IBP process across Commercial, Marketing, Finance, Regulatory, and Supply Chain.
• Monitor KPIs: Forecast Accuracy, OTIF, Inventory Health, Back Orders, NTS Delivery.
• Control inventory targets and reduce SLOB risk.
• Support launches and NPI phase-ins.
• Lead supply risk assessment with regional/global stakeholders.
• Oversee CAPEX forecasting, allocation, order management and fulfillment.
• Drive process improvements in supply chain operations.

Skills

Demand planning

IBP

Forecasting

Stakeholder management

Excel (advanced)

SAP S/4HANA

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Business/Supply Chain

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

Contract: 11 months (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 Senior 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.