Distribution Supply Chain
Demand Planning Manager
United Arab Emirates
Join a market-leading F&B distribution company in the UAE as a Demand Planning Manager.
- Leading UAE food distribution business
- Take ownership of our forecasting strategy
- Based in the United Arab Emirates
Join a market-leading F&B distribution company in the UAE as a Demand Planning Manager and take ownership of our forecasting strategy across a diverse and dynamic product portfolio. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly analytical, detail-oriented professional to play a key role in optimizing supply chain operations and driving business growth.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain accurate short-term and long-term demand forecasts across all product categories.
- Lead the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process by collaborating closely with sales, marketing, supply chain, and finance teams.
- Analyze historical sales trends, market dynamics, promotions, and seasonal patterns to enhance forecast accuracy.
- Monitor and report on forecast accuracy, identifying and addressing forecast variances.
- Work closely with procurement and logistics teams to ensure demand plans align with inventory and supply capabilities.
- Support product launches, discontinuations, and transitions with clear demand planning strategies.
- Implement demand planning tools and processes to increase efficiency and scalability.
- Develop KPIs and reporting dashboards to provide actionable insights for senior leadership.
Key Ingredients:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Statistics, or a related field; a Master’s degree or professional certification (e.g. APICS, IBF) is a plus.
- 5+ years of experience in demand planning, preferably within the food & beverage or FMCG industry.
- Strong understanding of forecasting techniques, statistical modeling, and supply chain principles.
- Proficiency in demand planning software (e.g. SAP APO, Oracle Demantra, Anaplan) and advanced Excel skills.
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Proven ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Please note that only relevant applicants who match the brief will be considered for this role.