Supply Planner

Reckitt; Dubai; On-site; AED 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hygiene and health company in Dubai is seeking a Supply Planner to manage supply planning operations for well-known brands in the Middle East. You will be responsible for maintaining optimal inventory levels, analyzing stock issues, and coordinating production plans. Ideal candidates have a university degree related to Supply Chain and 2-3 years of experience, coupled with strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel. The role promises a supportive environment for personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Inclusion and wellbeing benefits

Parental leave

Mental health programs

Life insurance

Global share plans

Performance incentives

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in supply chain.
• Customer-centric with a strong service mindset.
• Agile, analytical, motivated, and a team player.

Responsibilities

• Manage supply planning operations to ensure optimal inventory levels.
• Analyze stock shortages or excesses and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate production plans with factories and market planners.
• Lead weekly service calls to optimize factory production plans.
• Reduce stock obsolescence through mitigation plans.
• Engage with factories for proactive inventory management.
• Minimize waste during product relaunches or promotions.
• Propose improvements to enhance supply productivity.
• Maintain supply reports and master data in ERP systems.
• Ensure supply chain continuity during new initiatives.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Business Partnership

Collaboration

Relationship Management

Business Acumen

Productivity

Business Process Improvement

Advanced Data Analytics

Supply Chain Planning

Logistics Management

Education

University degree related to Supply Chain

Tools

Excel

SAP APO SNP

JD Edwards

MS Office

Job description

Supply Planner

City : Dubai

We are Reckitt

Home to the world's best loved and trusted hygiene, health, and nutrition brands. Our purpose defines why we exist: to protect, heal, and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world. We are a global team united by this purpose. Join us in our fight to make access to the highest quality hygiene, wellness, and nourishment a right and not a privilege.

Supply

Our supply chain is the backbone of our business. It's how we get our trusted products to people all over the world, safely and efficiently. Our talented and passionate teams make this happen. If you're looking for a career in supply chain, there's no better place than Reckitt. We offer opportunities in planning, procurement, manufacturing, and logistics. You could join our Global Supply Planning team, Procurement Centre of Excellence, Manufacturing Excellence, or Logistics Excellence teams.

About the role

You will be responsible for supply planning of Reckitt’s portfolio, managing several well-known brands in the Middle East markets.

Your responsibilities

• Manage supply planning operations to ensure optimal inventory levels, balancing storage costs and service levels.
• Analyze stock shortages or excesses, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate production and embellishment plans with factories and market planners.
• Lead weekly service calls to challenge and optimize factory production plans.
• Reduce stock obsolescence through continuous review and mitigation plans.
• Manage inventory levels proactively via factory engagement and risk management.
• Minimize waste during product relaunches or promotions.
• Propose improvements to current processes to enhance supply productivity.
• Maintain supply/demand reports and master data in ERP systems like JDE and SAP.
• Ensure supply chain continuity during phase-ins, phase-outs, and new initiatives.

The experience we're looking for

• University degree related to Supply Chain with 2-3 years of experience.
• Customer-centric with a strong service mindset.
• Proficiency in Excel; knowledge of SAP APO SNP, JD Edwards, MS Office is a plus.
• Agile, analytical, motivated, and a team player capable of working with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Understanding of FMCG business dynamics.

The skills for success

Supply Chain Management, Business Partnership, Collaboration, Relationship Management, Business Acumen, Productivity, Business Process Improvement, Advanced Data Analytics, Supply Chain Planning, Logistics Management.

What we offer

We support our employees' growth through inclusion, wellbeing benefits, parental leave, mental health programs, life insurance, global share plans, and performance incentives. We foster an environment where everyone can succeed and grow in their own way.

Equality

We hire for potential and value diversity. If you feel this role is a good fit, we encourage you to apply. All qualified candidates will receive consideration regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.

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