Demand Planner

Job description / Role

Our Client is a passionate and dynamic marketing, sales and distribution organisation based in Dubai. On their behalf, we are seeking a Demand Planner to join their logistics team.

This role reports to the Supply Chain Manager, and is responsible for all Forecasting Activities, Inventory Management, & Maintaining Item Master Data.

Key responsibilities of the role:

FORECASTING – experience in this area is of paramount importance:
• Administrator of the Forecasting System.
• Coordinate with IT, Category Managers, Forecasters (as defined per Sales Channel) to ensure complete the Forecasting Cycle, Reports & Processes.
• Point of Contact of the Principals for the Monthly Forecasting Cycle, Inventory Reports, etc.
• Able to establish analysis on the Forecast KPI, Forecast Accuracy, BIAS and HIT Rate.

INVENTORY MANAGEMENT
• Analyze the Inventory Position for all MMI companies’ in terms of demand, capacity vs availability.
• Create Inventory Replenishment & Transfer Plans to optimize inventory levels and coordinate with Logistic for the scheduling.
• Consolidate special transfer, urgent requirements, and liaise with logistic for priority.

MASTER DATA
• Collect and create within the requested timing all needed item master data
• Audit & maintain the item master database as per the agreed calendar and timings
• Ensure continuously that master data is updated & correct.
• Propose improvement to master data process
• Ensure continuously that master data is accurate and co-ordinate with Finance to ensure updated

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics/ Business Management / Supply Chain.
• Strong Background in Forecasting.
• Understanding the ERP – Material Requirements Planning / Inventory Planning.
• Computer literate, able to compile reports and spreadsheet analysis using MS office suite.
• Previous experience of FMCG environments and products

You must be self-motivated, physically fit and process oriented, with a systemic approach to issues. Excellent leadership abilities, with a focus on customer satisfaction and exemplary communication skills, both written and verbal and be well versed in Microsoft Office suite. Fluency in English is required.

About the Company

GG Selection is a search partner with an international presence, clients in diverse industries, and a network of talent for all levels of seniority and experience. We’re not limited by industry or geography, and we treat every brief and every client like the individual case it is — never making assumptions or taking anything for granted, and always tailoring our service to the needs we discover.