Demand Planning Assistant Manager – Beauty & Wellbeing (B&W)

Supply Tech Nexus; Dubai; On-site; AED 246,000 - 357,000; Full time

Job summary

Unilever is seeking a Demand Planning Assistant Manager to lead S&OP and S&OE cycles for the Skin Care category from its Dubai hub. You will oversee monthly forecasts, target alignment, and multi-driver analysis to shape the total demand plan, with a focus on growth and portfolio optimization.

The role requires hands-on Kinaxis and FEU experience, advanced Excel skills, and strong analytics. You will report to the Beauty & Wellbeing supply chain leadership and work on-site in Dubai.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Supply Chain is required.
• 4+ years of supply chain experience — FMCG background strongly preferred.
• Hands-on Kinaxis and FEU experience is a strong advantage.
• Advanced MS Excel skills are required.
• Understanding of forecasting methods including machine learning-based approaches is a plus.
• Strong stakeholder management and data analytics capabilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly S&OP cycle for the Skin Care category, aligning long-term and short-term forecasts with business targets and multi-driver analysis.
• Manage Kinaxis forecasting and FEU data, monitor KPIs, and perform actuals vs forecast analyses.
• Lead quarterly SKU rationalization and monitor SLOB to optimize the portfolio and drive growth.

Skills

Advanced MS Excel

Data analytics

Stakeholder management

Forecasting methods (ML)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Supply Chain

Tools

Kinaxis

FEU

Job description

Unilever, one of the world's largest consumer goods companies with iconic brands across beauty, food, and home care, is looking for a Demand Planning Assistant Manager to lead S&OP and S&OE cycles for its Skin Care category from its Dubai hub. The role sits within the Beauty & Wellbeing business unit and combines advanced demand planning with Kinaxis system management, KPI governance, and portfolio optimization.

• Dubai, UAE
• Unilever
• FMCG / Beauty & Personal Care
• Full-time On-site

What The Role Covers

S&OP & S&OE Cycle Leadership

You lead the entire monthly S&OP cycle for the Skin Care category, covering long-term and short-term forecasting, business target alignment, growth ambition setting, and multi-driver analysis to compose the total demand forecast. You also lead the weekly S&OE cycle, analyzing customer order data, identifying gaps and opportunities, and providing timely recovery feedback.

Kinaxis & Forecasting System Management

You set up and adjust the forecast baseline through FEU, execute S&OP and S&OE processes through Kinaxis, and leverage Kinaxis data analysis modules for KPI monitoring and actuals vs. forecast analysis. You bring hands-on experience with advanced planning tools including machine learning-based forecasting methodologies.

KPI Management & Portfolio Optimization

You analyze category-specific KPIs on a monthly basis, report at SCLT and global forums, and correct gaps in upcoming planning cycles. You lead quarterly SKU Rationalization activities to simplify the portfolio and drive higher volume-value growth. You monitor distributor OS&R against targets and manage SLOB — highlighting slow-moving and non-moving stocks for appropriate disposal actions.

Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Supply Chain
• 4+ years of supply chain experience — FMCG background strongly preferred
• Hands-on Kinaxis and FEU experience is a strong advantage
• Advanced MS Excel skills
• Understanding of forecasting methods including machine learning-based approaches is a plus
• Strong stakeholder management and data analytics capabilities

Why This Role Stands Out - Supply Tech Nexus Take

Unilever is one of the most sophisticated FMCG supply chain environments in the world, and an Assistant Manager role leading S&OP for a major category like Skin Care gives you direct ownership of a commercially significant planning cycle from Dubai. The Kinaxis system expertise is particularly valuable — as one of the leading advanced planning platforms globally, it's increasingly adopted across large FMCG and manufacturing organizations, making this skill genuinely transferable and in demand across the GCC market. For demand planners with 4+ years of FMCG experience ready to step into a leadership-track planning role, this is a strong opportunity with one of the most recognized brands in the industry.

Salary Benchmark - UAE Market (2024/2025)

For a Demand Planning Assistant Manager with 4+ years of FMCG planning experience, based in Dubai:

• Base salary: AED 22,000 - 32,000/month