Strategic Demand Planner – S&OP & Forecasting (FMCG)

The Kraft Heinz Company; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational food corporation in Dubai is seeking a Sales and Operations Planning professional to drive demand planning and forecasting initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a related field and 3-5 years of experience, preferably within the FMCG sector. Key responsibilities include leading the S&OP cycle and collaborating across functions to improve forecast accuracy. This role demands strong analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of working experience.
• Previous solid experience with statistical metrics, formulas, and models.
• Supply Chain Certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Sales and Operations planning cycle for the responsible cluster/region.
• Review and improve market sales forecast quality for multiple distributors.
• Collaborate with Supply Planning to identify key supply risks.

Skills

Demand Planning

Forecasting

Microsoft Office Suite

Statistical analysis

Education

Degree in Engineering, Business Management or International Trade, Logistics, Supply Chain

Job description

A multinational food corporation in Dubai is seeking a Sales and Operations Planning professional to drive demand planning and forecasting initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a related field and 3-5 years of experience, preferably within the FMCG sector. Key responsibilities include leading the S&OP cycle and collaborating across functions to improve forecast accuracy. This role demands strong analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.