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Demand Planner
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Demand Planner
Job summary
A leading supply chain company in Dubai is seeking a detail-oriented Demand Planner to manage demand forecasting and inventory planning for short shelf-life products. You will analyze market data and collaborate across teams to ensure product availability while optimizing supply chain efficiency. Ideal candidates have 5-7 years in demand planning, preferably with perishable items, and proficiency in SAP and Excel.
Qualifications
- 5-7 years of experience in demand planning or supply chain management.
- Experience with perishable products is preferred.
- Proven track record of accuracy in forecasting.
Responsibilities
- Develop accurate demand forecasts using historical data.
- Monitor daily/weekly demand to prevent stockouts.
- Collaborate with sales and marketing teams.
Skills
Education
Tools
Position Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Demand Planner to manage demand forecasting and inventory planning for our short life-cycle product portfolio. This role is critical in ensuring product availability while minimizing waste and optimizing supply chain efficiency. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in demand planning, forecasting, and inventory management for perishable or short shelf-life products.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop accurate demand forecasts using historical data, market insights, and sales trends.
- Monitor daily/weekly demand for short shelf-life products to prevent overstocking or stockouts.
- Collaborate closely with sales, marketing, and supply chain teams to align forecasts with business plans and promotions.
- Adjust forecasts dynamically based on seasonality, market changes, and consumer demand patterns.
- Utilize forecasting tools and ERP systems to create demand planning reports and dashboards.
- Track forecast accuracy (MAPE, bias, etc.) and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
- Monitor inventory levels and coordinate replenishment to balance product availability and freshness.
- Provide proactive communication on demand risks, constraints, and opportunities.
- Support new product launches with demand scenarios and volume projections.
- Analyze market dynamics, competitor activity, and customer behavior to refine forecasts.
Requirements
- Bachelors degree in Supply Chain, Business, Statistics, or related field.
- 5 -7 years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain management (FMCG or perishable products preferred).
- Proven track record of working with short shelf-life products where forecasting accuracy is critical.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Proficiency in forecasting tools, ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite), and Excel.
- Ability to work cross-functionally and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
- Experience with statistical forecasting methods and KPIs (MAPE, forecast bias, inventory turns).
* The salary benchmark is based on the target salaries of market leaders in their relevant sectors. It is intended to serve as a guide to help Premium Members assess open positions and to help in salary negotiations. The salary benchmark is not provided directly by the company, which could be significantly higher or lower.
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