543 Demand Planner jobs in the United Arab Emirates
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As a Material Planner at Halcon, you will be responsible for ensuring the timely and adequate supply of materials to support the production schedule and maintain optimal inventory levels. You will play a key role in managing production inputs, tracking inventory flows, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to prevent material shortages and ensure uninterrupted manufacturing operations.
*Key Responsibilities: *
- Schedule and oversee the adequate supply of materials consistent with production schedules to ensure efficient flow of operations Execute
- Create purchase requisitions based on demand projections to meet production and customer delivery timelines Execute
- Analyze supply trends and customer demand to develop and maintain an optimized inventory plan Execute
- Conduct inventory checks and audits to validate accuracy against defined target levels Supervise
- Monitor materials flow to identify bottlenecks and forecast potential supply chain disruptions; adjust or cancel schedules accordingly Execute
- Utilize SAP to manage planning processes and ensure accurate data entry and flow within the ERP system Execute
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders (Engineering, Procurement, Quality, etc.) to align on material status, engineering changes, and quality issues Support
- Prepare and distribute regular statistical reports to stakeholders on inventory status and performance indicators Execute
- Identify and propose process improvements to enhance supply chain efficiency and reduce material waste Execute
*Qualifications:
Minimum Requirements: *
- Associate or Bachelor's degree in Business, Logistics, Engineering, or Supply Chain Management
- 5–8 years of material planning and scheduling experience with a proven track record of managing multiple projects
- Proficiency in SAP and strong understanding of ERP-based planning systems
Preferred:
- 4+ years of regional and industry-related experience
- Experienced SAP user in Material Planning
*Key Competencies:
Behavioral: *
- Planning and Organization
- Time and Process Management
- Ability to Work Under Pressure
- Self-Motivated and Result Driven
- Problem Solving and Troubleshooting
Functional:
- Resource Management
- Operational Acumen
- Operational Excellence
- Material Resource Planning (MRP)
- Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
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About the Role:
We are looking for an experienced Demand Planner to join our team. In this role, you will work closely with Sales, Program and engineering to gather and consolidate the demand. Prepare and maintain monthly schedule to support operations and satisfy the sales demand in SAP. Coordinate the customer projects with Supply Planning and Production to ensure the demand is fulfilled. Perform operations planning tasks, monitor, follow up with stake holders and provide production and material status communications to ensure on time production and deliveries.
Key Responsibilities:
- Responsible to prepare and circulate the monthly demand derived project demand and to initiate downstream planning with supply planning.
- Creating production schedules based on demand projections in order to meet consumer demands.
- Manage, modify, and adapt the production plan due to engineering changes and material shortages.
- Works closely with Program, engineering, SCM and Manufacturing department to ensure the demand is fulfilled on time.
- Ensure the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System is aligned and provided real time data for activity confirmations and material consumption.
- Developing demand forecasts at multiple levels of aggregation for multiple time horizons.
- Development of the demand plan and it's validation from various sources and preparation of multiple levels of aggregation for a variety of time horizons as part of the demand planning function.
- Analyse and provide insights on supply and demand constraints, potential risks and opportunities, and inventory optimization.
- Compile monthly KPI's through metrics and system data from various departments.
Requirements:
- Experience: 10-12 years in demand planning and scheduling with a strong SAP background.
- Education: Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electronics, Automotive or Aerospace.
- Skills: Advanced planning, organization, and problem-solving abilities. Expertise in MRP and ERP systems.
- Communicaltion Skills: Fluent in English
- Preferred: 5+ years of industry-specific experience and regional related project planning and scheduling expertise.
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About HALCON
HALCON is a leading regional and international defense company, specializing in next-generation weapons systems and robotics. With end-to-end capabilities spanning design, development, testing, manufacturing, and assembly, HALCON is trusted for delivering exceptional quality, competitive pricing, and agile solutions that meet the evolving demands of global defense and aerospace industries.
Job Summary:
As a
Demand Planner
, you will play a critical role in ensuring seamless alignment between sales, program management, engineering, and supply chain. You will be responsible for consolidating demand, preparing monthly schedules in SAP, and coordinating projects with Supply Planning and Production to ensure on-time deliveries and operational excellence.
Key Accountabilities:
- Prepare and circulate monthly demand plans and initiate downstream supply planning.
- Develop production schedules based on demand forecasts to meet customer requirements.
- Adapt and modify production plans in response to engineering changes or material shortages.
- Collaborate with Program, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing to ensure demand fulfillment.
- Maintain ERP/SAP system data accuracy for activity confirmations and material consumption.
- Develop demand forecasts at multiple aggregation levels and time horizons.
- Analyze supply-demand gaps, risks, and opportunities, recommending optimization strategies.
- Track and report KPIs using system data and cross-departmental inputs.
Qualifications & Experience
- Experience: 10–12 years in demand planning and scheduling, with strong expertise in SAP.
- Education: Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electronics, Automotive, or Aerospace Engineering.
- Skills: Advanced planning, organizational, and problem-solving abilities; expertise in MRP/ERP systems.
- Communication: Fluent in English.
- Preferred: 5+ years of industry-specific experience in defense or aerospace, with regional project planning expertise
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We are looking for Demand Planner, who will be responsible for forecasting, analyzing, and planning product demand to ensure optimal stock levels and smooth distribution of baby products across various channels. The role requires close coordination with sales, marketing, procurement, and warehouse teams to align demand forecasts with supply capabilities, thereby supporting business growth and customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, maintain, and update demand forecasts for products using historical data, sales trends, and market insights.
- Collaborate with sales, marketing, and product teams to gather inputs for accurate demand planning.
- Monitor inventory levels and ensure adequate stock availability across distribution channels.
- Coordinate with procurement and suppliers to ensure timely replenishment and avoid stock-outs or overstocking.
- Conduct regular demand and supply reviews, identifying gaps and proposing corrective actions.
- Analyze sales performance, market trends, and customer behavior to refine demand forecasts.
- Track key demand planning KPIs (forecast accuracy, service level, inventory turnover, etc.).
- Prepare and present demand planning reports to management for decision-making.
- Support new product launches with forecast analysis and initial stocking strategies.
- Work closely with logistics and warehouse teams to ensure smooth distribution and order fulfillment.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Proven experience (3–5 years) in demand planning, preferably products distribution.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with proficiency in Excel and demand planning tools/software.
- Knowledge of inventory management principles and supply chain processes.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work across multiple teams.
- Detail-oriented, with the ability to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: AED4, AED5,000.00 per month
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Position Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Demand Planner to manage demand forecasting and inventory planning for our short life-cycle product portfolio. This role is critical in ensuring product availability while minimizing waste and optimizing supply chain efficiency. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in demand planning, forecasting, and inventory management for perishable or short shelf-life products.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop accurate demand forecasts using historical data, market insights, and sales trends.
- Monitor daily/weekly demand for short shelf-life products to prevent overstocking or stockouts.
- Collaborate closely with sales, marketing, and supply chain teams to align forecasts with business plans and promotions.
- Adjust forecasts dynamically based on seasonality, market changes, and consumer demand patterns.
- Utilize forecasting tools and ERP systems to create demand planning reports and dashboards.
- Track forecast accuracy (MAPE, bias, etc.) and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
- Monitor inventory levels and coordinate replenishment to balance product availability and freshness.
- Provide proactive communication on demand risks, constraints, and opportunities.
- Support new product launches with demand scenarios and volume projections.
- Analyze market dynamics, competitor activity, and customer behavior to refine forecasts.
Requirements
- Bachelors degree in Supply Chain, Business, Statistics, or related field.
- 5 - 7 years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain management (FMCG or perishable products preferred).
- Proven track record of working with short shelf-life products where forecasting accuracy is critical.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Proficiency in forecasting tools, ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite), and Excel.
- Ability to work cross-functionally and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
- Experience with statistical forecasting methods and KPIs (MAPE, forecast bias, inventory turns).
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Responsibilities:
Develop category strategies and product portfolios through market analysis, industry trends, and consumer research to guide procurement and product launch planning.
Analyze UAE consumer preferences and scenarios to identify demand opportunities and support data-driven decision-making.
Propose new product development initiatives for underserved categories to enhance brand competitiveness in the local market.
Plan and execute annual/quarterly/monthly merchandise budgets and selection based on historical sales and market forecasts.
Monitor new product logistics and timelines to ensure timely launches and sustained customer engagement.
Design and implement product marketing strategies, including promotional materials and visual merchandising support.
Oversee product cost control, inventory turnover, and inventory-sales ratio adjustments to maintain healthy stock levels.
Establish product performance evaluation mechanisms, analyze sales data regularly, and propose actionable improvements.
Qualifications:
(1) Bachelor's degree or higher, any major accepted.
(2) Minimum 1 year of experience in category management or retail chain operations.
(3) Familiar with retail chain business processes and cross-functional collaboration (logistics, operations, etc.).
(4) Proficient in data analysis, ERP systems, and office software (WPS/Excel/PPT/Word).
(5) Strong communication, coordination, planning, and execution skills; able to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks.
(6) Fluent English communication is preferred.
(7) Willing to work overtime, undertake short business trips, and adapt to frequent travel between Dubai and Yiwu (2-3 months every six months).
(8) Data Analyst Certificate and valid driver's license are advantageous.
Job Type: Full-time
Application Question(s):
- Did you have experience in the retail industries for mechandise demand plan?
- What percentage of the time are you willing to travel for work?
- What are your salary expectations?
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Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain statistical forecasting models to predict future demand for beauty and skin care products.
- Analyze historical sales data, market trends, and promotional activities to identify patterns and improve forecast accuracy.
- Collaborate with global sales and marketing teams to incorporate insights on new product launches, promotions, and market dynamics into demand forecasts
- Monitor inventory levels and work with supply chain teams to optimize stock and minimize excess inventory.
- Prepare regular reports on forecast accuracy, inventory metrics, and demand trends for management.
- Participate in monthly S&OP (Sales and Operations Planning) meetings to align demand forecasts with production and financial plans.
- Identify and recommend process improvements to enhance demand planning efficiency and accuracy
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Statistics, or related field.
- 3-5 years of experience in demand planning, preferably in the beauty or luxury goods industry.
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills with proficiency in statistical analysis and forecasting techniques.
- Advanced Excel skills and experience with demand planning software.
- Knowledge of the cosmetics and skin care industry and global beauty market trends is a plus
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Application Question(s):
- What is your notice period?
Experience:
- Skin care and Beauty products: 2 years (Required)
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Demand Planner
Contract:
6-month initial contract (possibility of extension)
Location:
UAE
Salary Range:
AED 20,000 – 25,000
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced
Demand Planner
to join our team on a contractual basis. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in
sales forecasting, demand planning, and channel distribution
, with a proven track record in launching new categories—particularly in the
pet care industry
(pet shops and petcab-related products).
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and manage accurate demand forecasts to support supply chain and sales objectives.
- Work closely with sales, marketing, and channel partners to ensure smooth product launches.
- Drive planning processes for
petcab-related products
across pet shop distribution channels. - Monitor demand trends, analyze market data, and adjust forecasts accordingly.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize stock availability and minimize risks of shortage or excess.
Key Requirements:
- 3–5 years of experience in
demand planning, sales, and channel distribution
. - Strong background in launching new categories/products.
- Prior experience in the
pet shop/petcab industry
is highly desirable. - Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and deliver results within set timelines.
Interview Availability:
Face-to-face interviews will be conducted
next Thursday
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The Demand Planner is responsible for forecasting demand for products, collaborating with buying, merchandising, supply chain, and operations to ensure optimal inventory levels across stores and channels. The goal is to balance product availability, minimize stockouts and overstocks, reduce inventory costs, and improve service levels.
Responsibilities
- Develop accurate short-term and long-term demand forecasts for all product categories (e.g. cosmetics, fashion accessories, toys, etc.), using statistical tools and business inputs.
- Monitor, analyze, and interpret sales trends, promotions, seasonality, new product introductions, and external factors (e.g. holidays, economic conditions) that affect demand.
- Work closely with merchandisers, category managers, marketing, operations, and supply chain to incorporate qualitative inputs (e.g. planned promotions, marketing campaigns, store openings) into demand planning.
- Maintain demand planning models and tools; refine forecasting methods (e.g. time-series models, causal models) to improve accuracy.
- Perform regular forecast accuracy reviews (e.g. forecast vs actual), measure and report forecast error metrics (e.g. MAD, MAPE), identify root causes of variance, and recommend corrective actions.
- Support the new product launch process by forecasting demand, phasing inventory, and mitigating risks (slow movers, markdowns).
- Provide business insights and reporting (weekly, monthly, quarterly) to senior management on demand trends, inventory health, and planning performance.
- Ensure demand plans align with financial targets and company objectives (sales, margin, inventory turns).
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or a related field.
- 3-5+ years of experience in demand planning / forecasting in retail or fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), preferably with multiple product categories.
- Strong analytical skills; comfortable working with large datasets. Advanced Excel skills
- Good understanding of supply chain concepts: lead times, safety stock, replenishment, inventory turnover.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Application Question(s):
- What is your Notice Period?
- What is your expected Salary?
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We are looking for an experienced Demand Planner to manage demand planning and supply coordination for healthcare facilities, including hospitals and health units. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in material distribution planning within the healthcare or hospital sector, with 2-5 years of relevant experience. This role involves working closely with hospital staff to gather accurate demand data, coordinating with suppliers, and ensuring timely supply of critical medical materials and equipment
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with hospitals and healthcare units to collect and analyze demand requirements for various SKUs.
- Develop accurate demand forecasts to maintain optimal inventory levels, aligning closely with healthcare facilities' needs.
- Place and track purchase orders (POs) with suppliers to ensure stock availability and continuity of supply.
- Build and maintain effective communication channels with internal teams and suppliers, conveying demand requirements and ensuring timely delivery.
- Monitor inventory levels, usage trends, and order accuracy to maintain continuous availability of essential supplies.
- Create efficient replenishment plans to minimize risks associated with stockouts or excess inventory.
- Track and report key performance metrics (KPIs) related to inventory availability, forecast accuracy, and supplier reliability.
- Ensure compliance with healthcare inventory management protocols and standards.
Experience, Qualifications and Skills:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. A Master's degree is a plus.
- Minimum of 2-5 years of demand planning experience in the healthcare or hospital industry.
- Proficiency in MS Excel, with strong skills in data analysis and inventory management software.
- Excellent communication skills to effectively coordinate demand needs with hospital teams and vendors.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills, with high attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.