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Demand Planning Manager
المسار الوظيفي
Dubai, UAE
Part Time
Manager
Hybrid
4 weeks ago
Demand PlanningDemand ForecastingAnalytical SkillsExcelProduction PlanningInventory Management
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About the Role
This is a part-time, hybrid Demand Planning Manager role based in Dubai. The role involves developing and maintaining demand forecasts, analyzing data, and coordinating with sales, marketing, finance, and operations to align supply with demand.
Key Skills for This Role
Demand PlanningDemand ForecastingAnalytical SkillsExcelProduction PlanningInventory Management
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain demand forecasts
- Collaborate with sales, marketing, finance, and operations to align plans with business objectives
- Analyze historical data and market trends
- Review forecast accuracy and update demand plans
- Coordinate with production and supply chain teams to ensure product availability
- Prepare regular reports and lead demand review meetings
- Propose process improvements to enhance forecast reliability
Requirements
- Strong demand planning and forecasting skills
- Advanced analytical skills with proficiency in Excel
- Experience in production planning and coordination with operations
- Solid inventory management knowledge
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Industrial Engineering, or related field
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Organized and detail oriented
- Experience in FMCG, retail, or manufacturing environments is beneficial
- Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) is beneficial
Full Job Posting
Role Description
- This is a part time, hybrid Demand Planning Manager role based in Dubai, with flexibility to work both on site and from home.
- The Demand Planning Manager will develop and maintain demand forecasts, collaborating closely with sales, marketing, finance, and operations to align plans with business objectives.
Daily Responsibilities
- Analyzing historical data and market trends
- Reviewing forecast accuracy and updating demand plans to support production and inventory decisions
- Coordinating with production and supply chain teams to ensure product availability, reduce stockouts, and minimize excess inventory
- Preparing regular reports, leading demand review meetings, and proposing process improvements to enhance forecast reliability and overall supply chain performance
Qualifications
- Strong demand focused capabilities, including Demand Planning and Demand Forecasting skills, with experience using forecasting tools or planning systems
- Advanced Analytical Skills, including proficiency in Excel or similar tools, and the ability to interpret data, identify patterns, and present clear insights
- Experience in Production Planning and coordination with operations or manufacturing teams to align supply with demand
- Solid Inventory Management knowledge, including setting safety stocks, monitoring inventory levels, and optimizing stock across locations
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Industrial Engineering, or a related field; relevant certifications (e.g., APICS, IBF) are an advantage
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate across functions and influence decisions
- Organized, detail oriented, and comfortable working independently in a hybrid environment with part time hours
- Experience in FMCG, retail, or manufacturing environments and familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar) are beneficial
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