Demand Planning Lead: Forecast, Negotiate & French-Speaking

Milele Motors FZE

Dubai

On-site

AED 240,000 - 360,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

Milele Motors FZE is seeking a demand planning and commercial professional to own forecasting, procurement and supplier negotiations for a fast-moving international automotive business in the UAE. You will set forecasts, negotiate best terms, maintain stock health and lead a small team.

You will work closely with Sales, Finance and Operations, delivering KPI reports and dashboards to guide management decisions across time zones.

Qualifications

4 to 6 years in demand planning, supply chain or procurement.
Fluent English and French, spoken and written (mandatory). Arabic or another global language is an advantage.
Strong ERP skills (NetSuite, SAP, Matrix or similar) and advanced Excel.
Experience leading a team or cross-functional projects.
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration or a related field. An MBA or professional certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

Build and manage demand forecasts from historical data, market trends and sales inputs, aligned to sales targets and budgets, and keep improving forecast accuracy.
Lead negotiations with international and local suppliers to secure competitive pricing and favourable terms, protecting our margins and long-term relationships.
Deal directly with French-speaking suppliers and partners, in writing and in conversation.
Oversee the full procurement cycle, including PFIs, POs, DNs and documentation, and resolve delays before they hit delivery.
Track stock levels, ageing and replenishment, and act early on slow-moving vehicles through pricing or procurement decisions, so availability always meets customer demand.
Act as the link between Sales, Finance and Operations, and give management clear KPI reports and dashboards with practical recommendations.