Demand Planner (Dubai Based)

About the role

Beiersdorf is looking for a Demand Planner based in Dubai. The role develops and facilitates the consensus forecast for the assigned brand at SPGR level, balancing Service Level, Forecast Accuracy, Bias and Inventory Value. It covers order management, customer service, distribution, inventory planning and waste management.

Key responsibilities

• Demand planning for the assigned category and market, forecasting demand by analysing sales data and market trends with distributors
• Coordinate with supply planners for on-time, in-full NPDs and relaunches
• Monitor supply chain KPIs and identify process improvements
• Manage inventory at distributors, control demand and replenishment by SKU classification, and build depletion plans for excess, blocked and short-shelf-life stock
• Report monthly on inventory (DIH) and forecast accuracy, waste risks and depletion plans, and on distributor stock coverage and expected year-end landing
• Liaise with sales, marketing and finance, and lead forecast cycles for business planning
• Work with distributors to build their forecasting capabilities and reduce forecast-driven waste

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in Engineering, Logistics or Supply Chain
• 5+ years of demand/supply planning experience in an FMCG company or similar industry
• Excellent English verbal and written communication; Arabic is a plus

Required skills

• High proficiency in MS Office, with advanced Excel
• Knowledge of SAP (R3 and APO) is an advantage
• Analytical skills, attention to detail, and strong communication and negotiation skills