Logistics Planner jobs in United Arab Emirates

Demand Planning Coordinator supports Global S&OP Manager in handling forecasts, preparing reports, and coordinating the monthly S&OP cycle for all production sites. This hybrid role combines administrative support with analytical responsibilities, ensuring accurate data flow between Sales, Operations, Production, and Supply Chain.

1. Demand Planning Support
   • Assist in collecting, consolidating, and validating sales forecasts from different markets or sales teams.
   • Update demand planning tools, spreadsheets, and systems with the latest forecast inputs.
   • Track forecast changes and highlight deviations or inconsistencies to senior planners.
   • Support monthly demand reviews by preparing charts, summaries, and demand history analyses.
2. S&OP Process Administration
   • Maintain calendars, schedules, and documentation for the S&OP cycle (Demand Review, Supply Review, PreS&OP, Executive S&OP).
   • Prepare meeting materials, presentations, and data packs for cross-functional S&OP meetings.
   • Record key discussion points, decisions, and action items, and ensure follow-up with stakeholders.
   • Support the integration of data across systems to ensure alignment between demand, supply, and inventory.
3. Data Management & Reporting
   • Run weekly and monthly reports on sales performance, forecast accuracy, and inventory levels.
   • Ensure data accuracy by performing checks and flagging discrepancies.
   • Maintain dashboards and KPIs under the guidance of senior planners.
   • Support basic data analysis to identify trends or issues across demand and inventory.
4. Inventory & Supply Coordination
   • Assist in tracking stock levels, slow movers, and potential shortages.
   • Support communication between planners, logistics, and warehouse teams on stock availability.
   • Help prepare reports for replenishment decisions or inventory review meetings.
5. Cross-Functional Communication
   • Coordinate with Sales, Operations, Logistics, and Finance to gather required data and updates.
   • Support the planning team in resolving minor issues related to data, reporting, or documentation.
   • Ensure smooth information flow and timely updates across departments.
6. Administrative Responsibilities
   • Maintain organized files and documentation for forecasts, reports, and planning cycles.
   • Support system data entry and updates (ERP, planning tools, spreadsheets).
   • Assist with ad-hoc tasks requested by the S&OP or Supply Chain team.

***Candidates holding UAE FAMILY BOOK only can APPLY***

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Industrial Engineering, Economics, or related field.
• 1–2 years of experience in supply chain, planning, logistics, or data management are welcome.

• Strong analytical and numerical skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Excel; knowledge of planning systems (SAP, Oracle and etc.) is an advantage.
• Good communication skills and ability to work with multiple stakeholders.
• Organized, proactive, and able to handle multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Basic understanding of supply chain concepts (forecasting, inventory, demand/supply processes) preferred.

• Comfortable working with digital tools, data platforms, and planning systems.
• Willingness to learn new software, analytics tools, and digital workflows as part of career development.