Planner

JOTUN; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Jotun in Dubai is seeking a planning professional to develop accurate demand forecasts for all segments. The role collaborates with Sales, Marketing, Purchase, Production, CSD and Warehouse to optimize inventory levels and support S&OP while maintaining high customer service levels.

The ideal candidate will have 4–6 years of experience with Advanced Excel and Power BI in manufacturing settings, and a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent. This on-site role reports to the Planning Manager in Dubai.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent is required.
• 4 to 6 years of relevant work experience using Advanced Microsoft Excel & Power BI, preferably within the manufacturing industries.

Responsibilities

• Develop short- and long-term demand forecasts at SKU and product-family levels in collaboration with Sales and Marketing.
• Monitor forecast accuracy, identify gaps and drive corrective actions based on market trends, promotions and new product launches.
• Coordinate with Production, Procurement and Warehouse teams to develop realistic production plans, optimize inventory and ensure product availability.
• Facilitate monthly S&OP meetings to align customer demand, service levels, inventory and operational capacity.
• Manage product phase-in/phase-out activities and ensure accurate up-to-date finished goods master data.
• Continuously improve planning processes and maintain effective cross-functional communication in line with the Jotun Operations System.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Power BI

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE As a planner you will be responsible for developing accurate demand forecasts for all segments The role works closely with Sales Marketing Purchase Production CSD and Warehouse to ensure optimal inventory levels improve forecast accuracy support Sales amp Operations Planning S amp OP and maintain high customer service levels while optimizing inventory This role is based in Dubai and reports directly to the Planning Manager

Responsibilities

• Develop short- and long-term demand forecasts at SKU and product-family levels in collaboration with Sales and Marketing
• Monitor forecast accuracy identify gaps and drive corrective actions based on market trends promotions and new product launches
• Coordinate with Production Procurement and Warehouse teams to develop realistic production plans optimize inventory and ensure product availability
• Facilitate monthly S amp OP meetings to align customer demand service levels inventory and operational capacity
• Manage product phase-in phase-out activities and ensure accurate up-to-date finished goods master data
• Continuously improve planning processes and maintain effective cross-functional communication in line with the Jotun Operations System

Qualifications

Required Bachelor s degree or equivalent

Required 4 to 6 years of relevant work experience using Advanced Microsoft Excel amp Power BI preferably within the manufacturing industries

Required Bachelor's degree or equivalent. Required 4 to 6 years of relevant work experience using Advanced Microsoft Excel & Power BI, preferably within the manufacturing industries.