Demand Planning & Procurement Lead (French-Speaking)

Milele; Dubai; On-site; AED 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Milele, a prominent UAE automotive player, is seeking a demand planning and commercial professional to own forecasting, procurement and supplier negotiations from the Dubai Head Office. You will manage stock health, lead a small team and collaborate with Sales, Finance and Operations.

Fluent English and French are mandatory; experience with ERP systems (NetSuite/SAP/Matrix) and advanced Excel is required. You’ll interact with international suppliers and report KPIs to senior management.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years in demand planning, supply chain or procurement in automotive, trading or distribution.
• Proven record of supplier negotiations with measurable results.
• Fluent English and French (mandatory); Arabic or another language is a plus.
• Strong ERP skills (NetSuite, SAP, Matrix or similar) and advanced Excel.
• Strong reporting/dashboarding skills; Power BI a plus.
• Experience leading a team or cross-functional projects.
• Bachelor’s in Supply Chain/Business Admin or related field; MBA or certification a plus.
• Able to work independently and across time zones when needed.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage demand forecasts from historical data, market trends and sales inputs; align to targets and budgets.
• Lead negotiations with international and local suppliers to secure pricing and favourable terms.
• Deal directly with French-speaking suppliers in writing and conversation.
• Oversee procurement cycle (PFIs, POs, DNs and documentation) and resolve delays.
• Track stock levels, ageing and replenishment; adjust procurement to meet demand.
• Provide KPI reports and dashboards with practical recommendations to management.

Skills

Forecasting

Negotiation

Team leadership

ERP systems

Advanced Excel

Power BI

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain

MBA or certification (advantage)

Tools

NetSuite

SAP

Matrix

Job description

Milele, a prominent UAE automotive player, is seeking a demand planning and commercial professional to own forecasting, procurement and supplier negotiations from the Dubai Head Office. You will manage stock health, lead a small team and collaborate with Sales, Finance and Operations.

Fluent English and French are mandatory; experience with ERP systems (NetSuite/SAP/Matrix) and advanced Excel is required. You’ll interact with international suppliers and report KPIs to senior management.