Supply Planner

Lobo Management; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise reconnue mondialement recherche un Supply Planner compétent pour optimiser la disponibilité des produits. Vous serez responsable de la planification de l'approvisionnement, de la coordination avec les partenaires commerciaux, et de l'analyse des performances. Ce poste exige une forte capacité analytique et une expertise en outils de planification comme SAP et RELEX.

Qualifications

• Expérience minimale de 3 ans en Supply Planning dans FMCG ou catégories réglementées.
• Niveau expert en Excel requis.

Responsibilities

• Gérer et optimiser les processus de planification de l'approvisionnement.
• Analyser et mettre à jour les paramètres de planification dans les systèmes globaux.
• Collaborer avec les planificateurs de demande pour construire des prévisions précises.

Skills

Excel

Analytical skills

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

SAP

RELEX

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our client, a globally recognized multinational organization, is currently seeking a highly capable Supply Planner to support its growing operations.

The primary role of the Supply Planner is to manage and optimize the supply planning and replenishment processes across a portfolio of suppliers, with the goal of maximizing On-Shelf Availability (OSA) while minimizing supply inefficiencies and ensuring alignment with commercial strategies.

Main Responsibilities

• Define and maintain the optimal balance between service rate to stores and stock coverage. Monitor key indicators (OSA, service rate, sales, and out-of-stocks) and implement corrective actions with relevant stakeholders.
• Analyze and update planning parameters in global systems (SAP and RELEX), including lead times, packaging, order frequency, and road-to-market characteristics.
• Collaborate with Demand Planners to build accurate SKU-level forecasts that align with commercial and financial expectations (e.g., budget, promotions).
• Compute optimal purchasing quantities using forecast data, product life cycle stage, supplier requirements (MOQ, lead time, cash flow), and Open-To-Buy constraints. Issue accurate and timely purchase orders and ensure on-time supplier deliveries.
• Coordinate supply performance with the Commercial and Brand teams. Track delivery quality (physical vs. bill of lading, timeliness, etc.) and ensure compliance with the Logistics Charter.
• Monitor out-of-stock situations at warehouse and store levels. Develop recovery scenarios (e.g., stock transfers, air freight, SKU substitution) based on cost and business opportunity analysis.
• Track and report key performance indicators related to supply reliability, delivery performance, and stock health. Contribute to process improvements and best-practice implementation.

Experience

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a Supply Planning role within FMCG, retail, or regulated categories.
• Expert-level Excel proficiency

Key Skills & Attributes

Technical Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong experience with planning tools such as SAP (BW), RELEX, or equivalent ERP systems.
• Solid understanding of Open-To-Buy (OTB) and supply planning metrics.
• Strong analytical capabilities, with the ability to interpret data and take action.

Behavioral & Interpersonal Skills

• Proactive and self-driven.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Comfortable working in an S&OP environment with cross-functional teams.
• Strong commercial acumen and communication skills