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Demand Planning Specialist - Senior
Cummins
Dubai, UAE
Senior
Hybrid
3 weeks ago
Demand ForecastingSupply Chain ManagementData AnalysisCross functional CollaborationIntegrated Business PlanningProject Management
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About the Role
Cummins is seeking a Senior Demand Planning Specialist to join their team in Dubai. The role involves developing and maintaining demand forecasts, coordinating cross-functional collaboration, analyzing market data, and leading continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Skills for This Role
Demand ForecastingSupply Chain ManagementData AnalysisCross functional CollaborationIntegrated Business PlanningProject Management
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain accurate, rolling 36 month demand forecasts, with contributions to the 5 year outlook
- Coordinate cross functional collaboration with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, and Product teams
- Analyse market, customer, and product data to challenge assumptions and improve forecast quality
- Monitor near term demand signals and order trends, adjusting forecasts proactively
- Ensure integrity and stability of demand plan through timely corrective actions
- Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives aligned to operational excellence standards
- Manage consolidated sales projections, aligning volume and financial forecasts with planning processes
- Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs), coaching team members to strengthen capability
Requirements
- Demonstrated understanding of Demand Management principles and processes
- Significant relevant experience in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain roles
- 6S Green Belt certification, or willingness to complete certification training
- Project Management experience, with the ability to lead or support cross functional initiatives
- Strong comfort with ambiguity and structured thinking
- Clear and effective communication across functions
- Proactive learning mindset
- Apply Integrated Business Planning (IBP) knowledge
Full Job Posting
Job Overview
- We are looking for a talented Demand Planning Specialist – Senior to join our team specializing in Marketing for our Demand Planning Department in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
- Applications are welcome from candidates across all Africa and Middle East (AME) regions.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain accurate, rolling 36‑month demand forecasts, with contributions to the 5‑year outlook to support strategic and aggregate planning.
- Coordinate cross‑functional collaboration with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, and Product teams to ensure aligned and reliable demand plans.
- Analyse market, customer, and product data to challenge assumptions and improve the robustness and quality of demand forecasts.
- Monitor near‑term demand signals and order trends, adjusting forecasts proactively while escalating risks or deviations where needed.
- Ensure the integrity and stability of the demand plan through timely corrective actions and disciplined demand management processes.
- Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives aligned to operational excellence standards, leveraging tools, systems, and best practices.
- Manage consolidated sales projections, aligning volume and financial forecasts with monthly, annual, and strategic planning processes.
- Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs), while coaching and supporting team members to strengthen capability, performance, and long‑term growth.
Qualifications
- Demonstrated understanding of Demand Management principles and processes (Essential)
- Significant relevant experience in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain roles (Essential)
- 6S Green Belt certification, or willingness to complete certification training (Essential)
- Project Management experience, with the ability to lead or support cross‑functional initiatives (Desirable)
Skills for Success
- Demonstrate strong comfort with ambiguity, using structured thinking to make informed decisions even when information is incomplete or evolving.
- Communicate clearly and effectively across functions, building collaborative relationships that support alignment and informed decision‑making.
- Show a proactive learning mindset, continuously adapting to business needs and strengthening demand planning expertise over time.
- Apply Integrated Business Planning (IBP) knowledge to synthesize data, anticipate risks and opportunities, and guide sound commercial and strategic decisions.
Additional Information
- Job: Marketing
- Organization: Cummins Inc.
- Role Category: On site with Flexibility
- Job Type: Exempt Experienced
- Relocation Package: No
- 100% On Site: No
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