Demand Planning Coordinator

Pearl Polyurethane Systems; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading polyurethane systems firm in Dubai is looking for a Demand Planning Coordinator. This hybrid position involves supporting the Global S&OP Manager with forecasts, reports, and coordinating monthly S&OP cycles across all production sites. Candidates ideally should have a Bachelor's degree relevant to supply chain and 1–2 years of experience in related fields. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in digital tools are essential. This role offers a unique chance to enhance your career in supply chain management.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in supply chain, planning, logistics, or data management are welcome.
• Candidates holding UAE FAMILY BOOK only can APPLY.

Responsibilities

• Assist in collecting, consolidating, and validating sales forecasts.
• Maintain documentation for the S&OP cycle and prepare meeting materials.
• Run weekly and monthly reports on sales performance and inventory levels.
• Assist in tracking stock levels and communicate with logistics and warehouse teams.
• Coordinate with multiple stakeholders to gather required data.
• Maintain organized files for forecasts and support data entry updates.

Skills

Strong analytical and numerical skills

Proficiency in Excel

Good communication skills

Organized and proactive

Basic understanding of supply chain concepts

Education

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

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Role Overview

Demand Planning Coordinator supports Global S&OP Manager in handling forecasts, preparing reports, and coordinating the monthly S&OP cycle for all production sites. This hybrid role combines administrative support with analytical responsibilities, ensuring accurate data flow between Sales, Operations, Production, and Supply Chain.

Key Responsibilities

1. Demand Planning Support
   • Assist in collecting, consolidating, and validating sales forecasts from different markets or sales teams.
   • Update demand planning tools, spreadsheets, and systems with the latest forecast inputs.
   • Track forecast changes and highlight deviations or inconsistencies to senior planners.
   • Support monthly demand reviews by preparing charts, summaries, and demand history analyses.
2. S&OP Process Administration
   • Maintain calendars, schedules, and documentation for the S&OP cycle (Demand Review, Supply Review, PreS&OP, Executive S&OP).
   • Prepare meeting materials, presentations, and data packs for cross-functional S&OP meetings.
   • Record key discussion points, decisions, and action items, and ensure follow-up with stakeholders.
   • Support the integration of data across systems to ensure alignment between demand, supply, and inventory.
3. Data Management & Reporting
   • Run weekly and monthly reports on sales performance, forecast accuracy, and inventory levels.
   • Ensure data accuracy by performing checks and flagging discrepancies.
   • Maintain dashboards and KPIs under the guidance of senior planners.
   • Support basic data analysis to identify trends or issues across demand and inventory.
4. Inventory & Supply Coordination
   • Assist in tracking stock levels, slow movers, and potential shortages.
   • Support communication between planners, logistics, and warehouse teams on stock availability.
   • Help prepare reports for replenishment decisions or inventory review meetings.
5. Cross-Functional Communication
   • Coordinate with Sales, Operations, Logistics, and Finance to gather required data and updates.
   • Support the planning team in resolving minor issues related to data, reporting, or documentation.
   • Ensure smooth information flow and timely updates across departments.
6. Administrative Responsibilities
   • Maintain organized files and documentation for forecasts, reports, and planning cycles.
   • Support system data entry and updates (ERP, planning tools, spreadsheets).
   • Assist with ad-hoc tasks requested by the S&OP or Supply Chain team.

Skills

***Candidates holding UAE FAMILY BOOK only can APPLY***

Qualifications:

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Industrial Engineering, Economics, or related field.
• 1–2 years of experience in supply chain, planning, logistics, or data management are welcome.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and numerical skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Excel; knowledge of planning systems (SAP, Oracle and etc.) is an advantage.
• Good communication skills and ability to work with multiple stakeholders.
• Organized, proactive, and able to handle multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Basic understanding of supply chain concepts (forecasting, inventory, demand/supply processes) preferred.

Digital Literacy

• Comfortable working with digital tools, data platforms, and planning systems.
• Willingness to learn new software, analytics tools, and digital workflows as part of career development.