Demand Planning & Supply Chain Manager KERING BEAUTE

CREED MIDDLE EAST PERFUMES TRADING L.L.C; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the luxury sector based in Dubai is looking for a candidate with ERP/SAP project management experience in supply chain operations. The ideal applicant will have at least 5 years of experience, strong analytical skills, and excellent stakeholder management abilities. Responsibilities include managing SAP deployment, overseeing demand and supply planning, and ensuring logistical efficiencies. Proficiency in SAP, PowerBI, and advanced Excel is required. This full-time position offers a direct impact on operations within a high-growth environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Supply Chain/Operations, including SAP deployment.
• Experience in Beauty or Luxury sectors is a strong advantage.
• Proactive, adaptable, and able to thrive in high-growth, multi-brand environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage SAP implementation and ensure alignment across functions.
• Lead Demand & Supply Planning for all brands, ensuring data accuracy.
• Oversee logistics partnerships, optimizing transport and storage flows.
• Produce sales dashboards and analyze budget variances.

Skills

Project management expertise

Analytical abilities

Stakeholder management

Fluent English

Advanced Excel

SAP expertise

PowerBI proficiency

Education

Engineering or Business School degree

Tools

SAP

PowerBI

Excel

Job description

Description

Key Responsibilities

1. ERP / SAP Project Management

• Configure and support SAP implementation; design, test (UAT) and document processes.
• Align SAP functionalities with Operations, Finance and Master‑Data requirements; ensure cross‑domain consistency.
• Identify inter‑dependencies and secure stakeholder alignment (IT integrator, Finance, Go‑to‑Market, etc.).
• Develop training materials and deliver end‑user trainings; champion change management.

2. Operations & Planning

• Own end‑to‑end Demand & Supply Planning for all brands: define rolling 18‑month forecasts, calibrate launch quantities, validate orders vs. stock targets.
• Lead weekly DDS routines and S&OP meetings; balance service level, inventory and cost in line with Kering sustainability guidelines.
• Manage Intercompany purchases and regional order flow; ensure data accuracy in SAP once live.

3. Logistics & 3PL Partnership

• Manage relationships with our 3PL partner: monitor SLAs, optimize storage and transport flows, review KPIs.
• Participate in WMS evolution and implementation projects.
• Coordinate order fulfillment and drive continuous improvement in service and operations.
• Post‑implementation, manage 3PL performance (OTIF, cost, stock accuracy); negotiate improvements and lead continuous‑improvement roadmap.
• Coordinate logistics budgets; optimise transport & storage, safety stocks, reorder points.

4. Reporting & Analytics

• Produce weekly sales / stock dashboards and monthly variance analysis versus Budget & Market.
• Consolidate Net Sales, WHS and Sell‑out data; build and maintain PowerBI reports.
• Track departmental KPIs, perform root‑cause analyses and deploy corrective action plans.

Key Competencies & Profile

• Experience: ≥5 years in Supply Chain / Operations within international environments, including at least one full‑cycle SAP deployment (ECC or S/4HANA). Beauty or Luxury experience is a strong plus.
• Education: Engineering or Business School degree.
• Skills: Proven project & change‑management expertise; able to manage priorities amid ambiguity and pressure. Advanced analytical abilities; strong command of SAP, Excel & PowerBI. Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management; true team player.
• Mindset: Proactive, adaptable, rigorous, and agile; thrives in high‑growth, multi‑brand settings.
• Languages: Fluent English required; French an advantage.

Job Type

Regular

Start Date

2025-11-03

Schedule

Full time

Organization

CREED MIDDLE EAST PERFUMES TRADING L.L.C