Demand Planning Specialist - Food Service - Dubai
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At Arla, we do so much more than make some of the world’s favorite dairy products. We make healthy tastes delicious, mornings worth getting up for and family dinners unforgettable.
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- At Arla, we do so much more than make some of the world’s favorite dairy products.
- We make healthy tastes delicious, mornings worth getting up for and family dinners unforgettable.
- Puck®, Lurpak®, Three Cows®, Starbucks®, and Castello® – names like these make us a vital, natural part of modern life in over 100 countries around the world.
- There are 3000+ employees in the Middle East and Africa and 20,000 global employees at the heart of our business.
- Every single one of us plays an important role and together we build on our 10bn Euros turnover and establish our position as one of the largest dairy companies in the world.
- Are you looking for an opportunity where you can manage, develop, challenge, and optimize the demand planning process?
- If yes, you could be our new Demand Planning Specialist, based in our UAE office and will report to the Head of Food Service UAE.
- As the new Demand Planning specialist you will develops/update forecasts across the S&OP horizon, working in partnership with Sales, Marketing and other Planning functions.
- How Would You Make An Impact In This Role
- Develop demand forecasts across the S&OP horizon in collaboration with Sales, Marketing, Planning, and key customers
- Create statistical forecasts by analyzing historical sales data and future order trends
- Leverage available planning tools and technology to enhance forecast accuracy
- Lead the creation of short- and long-term forecasts through cross-functional alignment with Channel Category teams and customers
- Analyze relevant data sources to generate insights and improve future demand planning
- Evaluate sales data to forecast promotions, special events, cannibalization impacts, and seasonal trends
- Deliver validated forecasts to Supply Chain, Finance, Commercial, Marketing, and Global Planning teams as a foundation for S&OP processes
- Drive continuous improvement of demand planning processes and systems
- Monitor KPIs and forecasting performance, taking corrective actions to improve accuracy
- Set and optimize forecasting models and parameters to enhance overall planning effectiveness
What Will Make You Successful
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field
- 2–3 years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain planning
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in data analysis tools like Excel, Power BI and forecasting systems like SAP
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
What We Offer
At Arla, we are committed to professional development and promoting from within.
You will join a positive, collaborative culture and a market leader with household-favorite brands, contributing to sustainable practices that benefit our customers, farmers, and the planet.
Would you like to join us?
If you want to be part of a dynamic team and help shape the future of dairy, seize this exciting opportunity!
This role will be advertised continuously until the right candidate is found.
Shape the Future of Dairy
Arla is a global leader in the dairy industry, committed to enabling good food choices that make life better, providing people with natural, sustainable nourishment, while taking care at every step to ensure Arla is a choice they can feel good about.
If you are looking to shape the future with an ambitious global cooperative that truly cares about your growth, where everyone feels valued and empowered, and collaboration is the core of culture, Arla is a choice you can feel good about.
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