410 Demand Planning jobs in the United Arab Emirates

INSPIRE | EXHILARATE | DELIGHT

For over seven decades, Chalhoub Group has been a partner and creator of luxury experiences in the Middle East. In its pursuit to excel as a hybrid luxury retailer, the Group has curated a portfolio of over 10 owned brands and strengthened its distribution and marketing expertise for over 400 international names across luxury fashion, beauty, jewellery, watches, eyewear, and art de vivre categories.

Every step at Chalhoub Group is taken to build a future where luxury dreams become reality — bridging cultures and crafting memorable experiences for our consumers. Be it by constantly reinventing itself, committing to innovation, or embracing new technologies, the Group is shaping the future of luxury retail. It delivers seamless omnichannel experiences across more than 950 stores, online platforms, and mobile apps. Driving this innovation journey is The Greenhouse — the Group's innovation hub, incubator, and accelerator for startups and emerging businesses, regionally and globally.

Chalhoub Group fosters a people-at-heart culture rooted in diversity, equity, and inclusion, and a workplace catalysed by forward thinking and future-proofing. Today, it brings together over 16,000 talented professionals across eight countries in the Middle East, with a presence in LATAM. Their collective efforts have earned the Group the Great Place to Work certification in several markets.

Sustainability is at the core of the Group's strategy, guided by a clear commitment to people, partners, and the planet. Chalhoub Group is proud to be a member of the United Nations Global Compact, a signatory of the Women's Empowerment Principles, and to have pledged to reach Net Zero by 2040.

The Demand Planner is responsible for defining and maintaining accurate demand plans to support channel-specific planning objectives. This includes forecasting sales, managing markdown and liquidation plans, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure operational alignment and effective decision-making.

• Ownership of rolling sales forecasts, incorporating historical data, promotions, product information, new product forecasts from category managers, and sell-out forecasts from key accounts.
• Manage all parameters of forecast accuracy inclusive of cleansing of data
• Build unconstrained demand plans at the channel, brand, and country levels, integrating new and permanent product sales forecasts to ensure alignment with actual market dynamics. Ensure constant visibility of the latest status to senior stakeholders with advanced reporting on critical bottlenecks and potential risks on Sales Forecasts
• Seek new approaches including the deployment of improved tools and techniques
• Work closely with the Supply Planning Manager to ensure optimum stock model and supply planning adherence to demand plan
• Develop and execute markdown and liquidation plans to optimize inventory levels and reduce excess stock.
• Work closely with category managers, key accounts, and store networks to align forecasts with sales strategies.
• For B2B demand planners: Develop collaborative planning processes with key B2B accounts, including external S&OP inputs.
• Prepare inputs for the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process to support strategic business planning.

• Monitor and report planning KPIs, with a particular focus on forecast accuracy, to identify and address discrepancies.

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in demand planning or related fields, preferably within the retail, beauty, or FMCG industries.
• Hands-on expertise in demand forecasting tools, preferably Blue Yonder, or equivalent planning systems.
• Proven ability to manage and analyze large datasets to generate accurate forecasts.
• Strong technical & analyticalskills.

With us,you will turn your aspirations into reality. We will help shape your journey through enriching experiences, learning and development opportunities and exposure to different assignments within your role or through internal mobility. Our Group offers diverse career paths for those who are extraordinary, every day.

We recognise the value that you bring, and we strive to provide a competitive benefits package which includes health care, child education contribution, remote and flexible working policies as well as exclusive employeediscounts.

It Takes Diversity Of Thought, Culture, Background, Differing Abilities and Perspectives to truly Inspire, Exhilarate and Delight our customers. At Chalhoub Group, we are committed to inclusion and diversity.

We welcome all applicants to apply and be part of our exciting future. We ensure equal opportunity for all our applicants without regard to gender, age, race, religion, national origin or disability status.

Job Title: Senior Demand Planner

The Senior Demand Planner will play a pivotal role in driving sales growth and profitability through effective demand planning, merchandise optimization, and assortment strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop seasonal merchandise plans and assortment strategies for each brand, taking into account sales trends, historical data, and market insights.
• Responsible for open-to-buy (OTB) planning that will help the company to determine how much inventory can be appropriately purchased within a specific period.
• Develop product assortment plans by category, SKU, and location, ensuring alignment with brand strategies and customer preferences.
• Analyze promotional performance and ROI, making recommendations for future promotional activities and pricing adjustments.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Merchandising, Retail Management, or related field; MBA or relevant certifications preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of UAE experience in retail industry, specifically from fashion/lifestyle retail.
• Proven experience in planning and forecasting is an advantage.

Job Title: Demand Planning Specialist

The o9 Configuration Lead is responsible for end-to-end solution design, configuration, implementation, data analytics, testing, and stakeholder communication. This role involves gathering and analyzing data, configuring solutions, ensuring smooth deployment, and facilitating user training.

Qualifications:

Domain Expertise:

- 3+ years of experience in control tower, MEIO, financial planning, production scheduling, demand planning or supply planning related fields within the retail or consumer goods industry.

- Deep understanding of retail planning processes, challenges, and best practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Solution Design: Participate in business requirement sessions, document processes, and design solutions based on industry best practices. Work with clients to gather operational data (sales, inventory, etc.) and convert business logic into technical platform designs.
  
• Configuration: Collaborate with architects to create functional and technical designs, document data requirements, and configure the o9 platform to address complex supply chain problems. Develop performance monitoring systems.
  
• Data Analytics: Data Analytics: Use mathematical models, statistical techniques, and optimization algorithms to analyze large datasets and provide actionable insights. Conduct data integration and generate time series forecasts.
  
• Testing: Work with R&D teams to resolve solution gaps and deploy fixes. Design, execute, and document test cases to ensure solution quality. Support junior analysts and contribute to test automation.
  
• Communication: Work closely with clients, cross-functional teams, and both IT and business stakeholders to ensure successful project planning and execution. Plan, develop, and deliver Super User and End User training for a global user base.
  

Are you a strategic planner with expertise in forecasting and supply chain management?

This key position plays a pivotal role in driving business growth through accurate demand planning, inventory optimization, and efficient supply chain execution.

You will lead the creation and ongoing refinement of an 18-month rolling demand forecast by brand, channel, and market, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to drive consensus and improve forecast accuracy.

Aligning demand planning with marketing and commercial strategies is crucial to ensure successful new product launches and proactively anticipating demand shifts during key seasonal periods to optimize inventory and minimize obsolescence.

• Demand Planning & Forecast Leadership
• Supply Planning & Inventory Management
• S&OP Process & Culture Leadership
• Operations & Analytics Enablement

We seek a candidate with a minimum of 5 years of experience in demand and supply planning within the beauty or consumer goods industry.

The ideal candidate should possess proficiency in SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP-DP) and strong analytical capabilities with experience handling large data sets.

Persuasive communication skills and executive presence are essential for influencing stakeholders across functions and articulating business metrics effectively.

A mindset of continuous improvement and curiosity is necessary for proposing innovative, data-driven solutions.

This exciting opportunity offers a platform to shape decisions at the heart of the region's luxury growth story, partner with senior leaders, and drive measurable impact on inventory health, service excellence, and financial predictability.

Join a high-performing team that is elevating S&OP to best-in-class standards.

Work collaboratively to drive results-oriented initiatives that align with business objectives.

Take advantage of professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge.

**About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Demand Planning Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our operations, you will be responsible for ensuring that we have the necessary resources to meet customer demands.

This role requires strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and present findings in a clear and concise manner.

The successful candidate will have experience in demand planning and forecasting, with a proven track record of driving business growth and improving operational efficiency.

# Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts and inventory plans
• Analyze sales trends and market conditions to identify opportunities for growth
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize supply chain processes and improve customer satisfaction
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure alignment with business objectives
• Identify areas for process improvement and implement changes to drive efficiency and productivity

# Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in demand planning and forecasting
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven experience in leading cross-functional teams and driving business growth
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other data analysis tools

# Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for career growth and professional development.

Our dynamic and supportive work environment encourages collaboration and innovation, making us an ideal choice for professionals looking to take their careers to the next level.

Constantly looking for better ways to nourish the world, General Mills has been operating in the Middle East for almost 20 years. Managing businesses in more than 20 countries, we offer trusted, quality brands and exceptional opportunities for those with the entrepreneurial spirit, initiative and cultural awareness to excel. We have been innovating in significant ways, not just in our brands and products, but also in adapting to the communities we proudly serve. Exceptional employee engagement happens when an organization is conscious and purposeful about it. In a bid to make food the world loves, we pay utmost attention to the capabilities of our people and the strengths of our culture. We ensure a workplace that enables learning to happen anytime, anywhere. Some of our big brands are Betty Crocker, Nature Valley, Green Giant, Old El Paso & Haagen Dazs.

Company Description

We serve the world by making food people love. As one of the world’sleading food companies, General Mills believes that food should make usbetter.

Food brings us joy and nourishes our lives, connecting us to eachother and the earth. General Mills operates in more than 100 countries andmarkets more than 100 consumer brands, including Cheerios,Häagen-Dazs, OldEl Paso, Nature Valley, Betty Crocker, Pillsbury, Green Giant and more.

We seek out the best talent, offer them great development, trust andsupport and the chance to lead something big. Choosing a career withGeneral Mills means joining a company where you can make a differencein the lives of millions of people. There is tremendous opportunity here forindividuals who want to advance food through innovation and serve theworld.

We are looking for a passionate Demand Planning Manager to manage Distributor Markets in Middle Eastern and African Markets, based out of Dubai, UAE.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the demand planning process for MEA markets using statistical capabilities, market data and inputs from all relevant internal and external stakeholders.
• Build 24-months rolling in market sales and shipment SKU level forecast for all relevant markets, provide visibility into demand risks and opportunities, including scenario and sensitivity analysis.
• Partner with regional supply planners and Customer Service & Logistics team to ensure stock availability against the customer orders.
• Monitor inventory health metrics, including inventory days of coverage (DOH), availability, service levels and stock obsolescence risks.
• Provide insights to influence stock/shipment re-allocation decisions of internal or external stakeholders to maintain freshness and availability.
• Review and align the orders received from the customers with customers/commercial team to make sure they are in line with the prompted orders and business outlook.
• Ensure that supply related constraints are addressed, phase-in/phase-out plans are done and discussed with the relevant plant or supply chain teams and actioned.
• Be the supply chain spoke for new product launches ensure that these initiatives are executed as per the targeted volumes, values and timelines.
• Lead Demand Reviews and Demand Validation Meetings as part of our S&OP process, participate in Market Business Reviews
• Implement and manage CPFR (Collaborative Planning, Forecasting and Replenishment) processes with key distributor partners to enhance forecast reliability, availability and service levels.
• Champion continuous improvement in forecasting processes, planning tools, and data quality.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Economics or a related field
• 5-8 years’ experience in Demand Planning, Supply Planning, or S&OP within the FMCG sector
• Proven experience in distributor-led markets and managing demand processes across multiple geographies
• Strong analytical and numerical ability, proficiency in Excel and planning tools (SAP APO/IBP, OMP)
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across functions and regions with effective negotiation skills
• A proven “doer” who acts with speed and agility to deliver results
• Deep understanding of forecasting methodologies, inventory dynamics and S&OP processes
• Experience in CPFR and collaborative forecasting with customers/distributors
• Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and ability to work in a dynamic environment
• Fluency in English

Required: Work Attributes/Qualities

• Interpersonal skills with the confidence to challenge.
• Proactive approach, working with minimum supervision
• Teamwork
• Results Orientation
• Multi-tasker
• Ability to work with tight deadlines
• Strong presentation skills
• Ability to influence

We exist to make food the world loves. But we do more than that. Our company is a place that prioritizes being a force for good, a place to expand learning, explore new perspectives and reimagine new possibilities, every day. We look for people who want to bring their best — bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge one other and grow together.Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surroundingourselves with peoplewho are hungry for what’s next.

INSPIRE | EXHILARATE | DELIGHT

For over seven decades, Chalhoub Group has been a partner and creator of luxury experiences in the Middle East. In its pursuit to excel as a hybrid luxury retailer, the Group has curated a portfolio of over 10 owned brands and strengthened its distribution and marketing expertise for over 400 international names across luxury fashion, beauty, jewellery, watches, eyewear, and art de vivre categories.

Every step at Chalhoub Group is taken to build a future where luxury dreams become reality — bridging cultures and crafting memorable experiences for our consumers. Be it by constantly reinventing itself, committing to innovation, or embracing new technologies, the Group is shaping the future of luxury retail. It delivers seamless omnichannel experiences across more than 950 stores, online platforms, and mobile apps. Driving this innovation journey is The Greenhouse — the Group’s innovation hub, incubator, and accelerator for startups and emerging businesses, regionally and globally.

Chalhoub Group fosters a people-at-heart culture rooted in diversity, equity, and inclusion, and a workplace catalysed by forward thinking and future-proofing. Today, it brings together over 16,000 talented professionals across eight countries in the Middle East, with a presence in LATAM. Their collective efforts have earned the Group the Great Place to Work certification in several markets.

Sustainability is at the core of the Group’s strategy, guided by a clear commitment to people, partners, and the planet. Chalhoub Group is proud to be a member of the United Nations Global Compact, a signatory of the Women’s Empowerment Principles, and to have pledged to reach Net Zero by 2040.

The Demand Planner is responsible for defining and maintaining accurate demand plans to support channel-specific planning objectives. This includes forecasting sales, managing markdown and liquidation plans, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure operational alignment and effective decision-making.

• Ownership of rolling sales forecasts, incorporating historical data, promotions, product information, new product forecasts from category managers, and sell-out forecasts from key accounts.
• Manage all parameters of forecast accuracy inclusive of cleansing of data
• Build unconstrained demand plans at the channel, brand, and country levels, integrating new and permanent product sales forecasts to ensure alignment with actual market dynamics. Ensure constant visibility of the latest status to senior stakeholders with advanced reporting on critical bottlenecks and potential risks on Sales Forecasts
• Seek new approaches including the deployment of improved tools and techniques
• Work closely with the Supply Planning Manager to ensure optimum stock model and supply planning adherence to demand plan
• Develop and execute markdown and liquidation plans to optimize inventory levels and reduce excess stock.
• Work closely with category managers, key accounts, and store networks to align forecasts with sales strategies.
• For B2B demand planners: Develop collaborative planning processes with key B2B accounts, including external S&OP inputs.
• Prepare inputs for the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process to support strategic business planning.

• Monitor and report planning KPIs, with a particular focus on forecast accuracy, to identify and address discrepancies.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in demand planning or related fields, preferably within the retail, beauty, or FMCG industries.
• Hands-on expertise in demand forecasting tools, preferably Blue Yonder, or equivalent planning systems.
• Proven ability to manage and analyze large datasets to generate accurate forecasts.
• Strong technical & analyticalskills.

With us,you will turn your aspirations into reality. We will help shape your journey through enriching experiences, learning and development opportunities and exposure to different assignments within your role or through internal mobility. Our Group offers diverse career paths for those who are extraordinary, every day.

We recognise the value that you bring, and we strive to provide a competitive benefits package which includes health care, child education contribution, remote and flexible working policies as well as exclusive employeediscounts.

It Takes Diversity Of Thought, Culture, Background, Differing Abilities and Perspectives to truly Inspire, Exhilarate and Delight our customers. At Chalhoub Group, we are committed to inclusion and diversity.

We welcome all applicants to apply and be part of our exciting future. We ensure equal opportunity for all our applicants without regard to gender, age, race, religion, national origin or disability status.

Constantly looking for better ways to nourish the world, General Mills has been operating in the Middle East for almost 20 years. Managing businesses in more than 20 countries, we offer trusted, quality brands and exceptional opportunities for those with the entrepreneurial spirit, initiative and cultural awareness to excel. We have been innovating in significant ways, not just in our brands and products, but also in adapting to the communities we proudly serve. Exceptional employee engagement happens when an organization is conscious and purposeful about it. In a bid to make food the world loves, we pay utmost attention to the capabilities of our people and the strengths of our culture. We ensure a workplace that enables learning to happen anytime, anywhere. Some of our big brands are Betty Crocker, Nature Valley, Green Giant, Old El Paso & Haagen Dazs.

Company Description

We serve the world by making food people love. As one of the world’sleading food companies, General Mills believes that food should make usbetter.

Food brings us joy and nourishes our lives, connecting us to eachother and the earth. General Mills operates in more than 100 countries andmarkets more than 100 consumer brands, including Cheerios,Häagen-Dazs, OldEl Paso, Nature Valley, Betty Crocker, Pillsbury, Green Giant and more.

We seek out the best talent, offer them great development, trust andsupport and the chance to lead something big. Choosing a career withGeneral Mills means joining a company where you can make a differencein the lives of millions of people. There is tremendous opportunity here forindividuals who want to advance food through innovation and serve theworld.

We are looking for a passionate Demand Planning Manager to manage Distributor Markets in Middle Eastern and African Markets, based out of Dubai, UAE.

Key responsibilities :

• Lead the demand planning process for MEA markets using statistical capabilities, market data and inputs from all relevant internal and external stakeholders.
• Build 24-months rolling in market sales and shipment SKU level forecast for all relevant markets, provide visibility into demand risks and opportunities, including scenario and sensitivity analysis.
• Partner with regional supply planners and Customer Service & Logistics team to ensure stock availability against the customer orders.
• Monitor inventory health metrics, including inventory days of coverage (DOH), availability, service levels and stock obsolescence risks.
• Provide insights to influence stock / shipment re-allocation decisions of internal or external stakeholders to maintain freshness and availability.
• Review and align the orders received from the customers with customers / commercial team to make sure they are in line with the prompted orders and business outlook.
• Ensure that supply related constraints are addressed, phase-in / phase-out plans are done and discussed with the relevant plant or supply chain teams and actioned.
• Be the supply chain spoke for new product launches ensure that these initiatives are executed as per the targeted volumes, values and timelines.
• Lead Demand Reviews and Demand Validation Meetings as part of our S&OP process, participate in Market Business Reviews
• Implement and manage CPFR (Collaborative Planning, Forecasting and Replenishment) processes with key distributor partners to enhance forecast reliability, availability and service levels.
• Champion continuous improvement in forecasting processes, planning tools, and data quality.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience :

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Economics or a related field
• 5-8 years’ experience in Demand Planning, Supply Planning, or S&OP within the FMCG sector
• Proven experience in distributor-led markets and managing demand processes across multiple geographies
• Strong analytical and numerical ability, proficiency in Excel and planning tools (SAP APO / IBP, OMP)
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across functions and regions with effective negotiation skills
• A proven “doer” who acts with speed and agility to deliver results
• Deep understanding of forecasting methodologies, inventory dynamics and S&OP processes
• Experience in CPFR and collaborative forecasting with customers / distributors
• Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and ability to work in a dynamic environment
• Fluency in English

Required : Work Attributes / Qualities

• Interpersonal skills with the confidence to challenge.
• Proactive approach, working with minimum supervision
• Teamwork
• Results Orientation
• Multi-tasker
• Ability to work with tight deadlines
• Ability to influence

COMPANY OVERVIEW

We exist to make food the world loves. But we do more than that. Our company is a place that prioritizes being a force for good, a place to expand learning, explore new perspectives and reimagine new possibilities, every day. We look for people who want to bring their best — bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge one other and grow together.Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surroundingourselves with peoplewho are hungry for what’s next.

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