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As a Demand Planning Analyst, you will be responsible for preparing various reports related to Supply chain KPIs. Coordinate with commercial team for Forecast (Replenishment and Depletion) submission. Follow up with customer service team and OCs for open orders / shipment plans. You will maintain governance of forecasting and inventory management. You will pro-actively monitor and coordinate for allocation management, cut-off, OOS risk. You will support to carry out all the steps of the S&OP process.

A high degree of flexibility is required in this role as a large part of it is responding to the situation on hand and providing insightful analyses as needed.

To be successful in this role, you will be a collaborative business partner who is able to work seamlessly within a lean and matrix organization. You have an analytical and curious mindset with an innate drive to continuously learn. You are always looking for opportunities to build efficiencies as you have a Fearless and Founders mindset.

This is a 12-month fixed-term role, with potential for renewal depending on organizational requirements and individual contribution.

• Coordinate for the 3rd party distributor inventory reports and consolidate for monthly reporting.
• Collect and integrate monthly depletion forecast, inventory data, and in transits for distributor markets.
• Coordinate with commercial team for IBP Forecast submission.
• Validation and sanity check of IBP forecasts vs open orders. Analyze changes in forecasts / demands.
• Follow up with CSR team for open orders status, shipment plan and In-transit tracking.
• Back orders tracking and follow up with OC fulfilment teams.
• Prepare monthly reports and presentation for Supply Chain KPIs visibility for cluster or region.
• Interpret data, identify trends, and draw conclusions from the reported data which will help drive business decisions.
• Support Master Data maintenance related tasks.
• Allocation management - support in tracking orders / consumption for Allocated Products.
• Liaise with Finance team for data inputs as and when required.
• Maintain proactively documentation ‘SharePoint’ repository for the supply chain team.

• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in Supply Chain / Demand Planning / Distribution processes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Must be fluent in English. Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written.
• Must have strong analytical, organizational and planning skills. High attention to details and ability to interpret large datasets to drive insights.
• Experience of IBP / BI / ERP / SAP is required.
• Knowledge of Demand Planning will be an additional advantage.
• Learning agility, adaptability, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently with high degree of initiative and drive.
• Sense of urgency and proactivity. Ability to multi-task and handle multiple priorities in a challenging, fast-paced environment.
• Able to collaborate within the team as well as with cross-functional stakeholders.

• Belonging: You have a strong capacity to create a culture of ‘Belonging’, where people feel appreciated for who they are, what they do, and who they can become.
• People Agility: You bring a deep ability to understand and relate to people and navigate through tough situations to harness and multiply collective performance.
• Results Agility: You demonstrate consistent delivery of results in first-time situations by inspiring teams, exhibiting a presence that builds confidence in yourself and others.
• Mental Agility: You can think critically to penetrate complex problems and expand the possibilities by making fresh connections. You think strategically whilst being execution focused and bring creativity to the challenges you’re presented with.
• Change Agility: You have a deep natural curiosity, desire to experiment and ability to effectively deal with the heat of change. You have a growth and learning mindset: ready to test, stumble, learn and apply from experience.

Overview

GMG is a global well-being company retailing, distributing and manufacturing a portfolio of leading international and home-grown brands across sport, everyday goods, health and beauty, properties and logistics sectors. Under the ownership and management of the Baker family for over 45 years, GMG is a valued partner of choice for the world's most successful and respected brands in the well-being sector. Working across the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia, GMG has introduced more than 120 brands across 12 countries. These include notable home-grown brands such as Sun & Sand Sports, Dropkick, Supercare Pharmacy, Farm Fresh, Klassic, and international brands like Nike, Columbia, Converse, Timberland, Vans, Mama Sita's, and McCain.

The incumbent will serve as the Supply Chain Specialist, responsible for optimizing and overseeing key elements of supply chain management within the Trilogi Non-Food division.

• This role focuses on enable, manage, support and improve the supply chain across the business functions to ensure on time and in full delivery that will positively impact profitability.
• The incumbent will ensure that processes are efficient and cost-effective, and that goods are delivered on time to meet business needs.

• Order consolidation from internal and external business units
• Work on order book to upload in both internal and vendor system
• Submit / upload order to vendor Brand on time as per business requirement
• Track OTB against actual order
• Receive order confirmation from vendor, reconcile with internal order book and provide order confirmation to internal and external business units
• Track the order book, prepare and update internal tracker for business units both manual and power BI
• Liaise with principal/vendor to obtain latest inbound shipping details and regulate container flow
• Co-ordinate with Principals, shipping and logistics for documentation, custom clearance, and priority of shipments
• Co-ordinate with assigned shipping agent on shipment collection and movements
• Excess shortage claim from principle/vendor
• Coordinate RTV (return to vendor) process whenever required
• Manage product destruction locally upon request from Principle
• Provide accurate seasonal data for internal systems (including data for PI creation, master files, pricing)

• The incumbent must have a deep understanding of order management, shipment tracking and logistics. Proficiency SAP, S4 Hana and advance MS Excel is required. The incumbent should possess strong analytical skills to interpret data and make strategic decisions, along with excellent communication and negotiation skills to manage supplier relationships. Problem-solving abilities and a detail-oriented mindset are also critical to success in this role

3+ years in Supply Chain Management. Experience in order management and tracking. Experience using SAP systems, and advance excel.

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Dubai

Permanent

Ongoing

Job Summary

The Supply Chain & Logistics Assistant Manager oversees the coordination and optimization of supply chain
operations. The position is responsible for supporting the Supply Chain General Manager in various tasks and
this role involves managing inventory, monitoring transportation, and ensuring efficient logistics processes. The
role demands a keen eye for detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to navigate and resolve logistical
challenges effectively.

Role & Responsibilities

1. Support in developing and implementing Logistics plans in line with corporate Logistics strategy to
support overall business objectives.
2. Handle operations related to logistics - KPI, inventory, transport, Integration of information & customer
requirements.
3. Assist in evaluating the performance of vendors and make recommendations for improvements.
4. Establish and maintain relationships with logistics service providers, assist in negotiating contracts and
ensuring cost-effectiveness while implementing 3rd part logistics performance measurements.
5. Monitor and manage inventory levels to ensure optimum inventory levels at all times with key focus to
avoid aging inventory situation.
6. Implement inventory control measures to minimize damages during storage, transportation and ensure
accurate record-keeping.
7. Oversee preparation and maintenance of shipping and customs documentation while ensuring
compliance with international customs regulations for EXIM.
8. Maintain accurate records of shipments, tracking information, and other relevant logistics data.
9. Identify potential risks in the supply chain and develop strategies to mitigate them by proactively
addressing issues related to transportation, customs, and other logistics challenges.

10. Supervise and lead a team of logistics professionals, providing guidance by conducting regular training
sessions to enhance the skills of the logistics team.
11. Implement best practices to enhance the overall efficiency of the logistics operations with proven ability to
resolve critical issues to ensure highest level of customer satisfaction.
12. Responsible for multiple customer accounts including management and improvement of services
provided to distributors / customers.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proven experience in logistics and supply chain management, with at least 5 years in a supervisory
  role.
• Strong understanding of international trade regulations, customs procedures, warehousing and
  inventory management.
• Excellent communication with strong analytical, planning and organizing skills.
• Proficiency in logistics software (Microsoft Dynamics) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

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.

Understand current trends, opportunities, assortment, and competition and buying vision by category of business and use this knowledge to properly assort, merchandise and market products. Analyze sales figures to understand market trends, what appeals to the customer and cater purchases and stocks accordingly. Work under pressure in a dynamic environment, quickly identify problems and recommend solutions and work as part of a team and maintain effective communication skills with all stakeholders.

• Responsible for the entire product range, management and execution of stock purchase and rotation to maximize sales and enhance customer experience.
• Take an active part in any new products launch strategic plans to ensure targets are achieved as per business plan.
• Identify selection and product opportunities within the category and identify customer shopping trends to support assortment selection, assortment gaps, understand the competitor landscape, SKU count and price point.
• Support eCommerce team to maintain a merchandising calendar for website home and landing pages, navigation, special initiatives, item images etc.
• Ensure data of stock allocation, level and ageing are accurate, resolve any discrepancies, and make sure that decisions of transfers, returns, listing, delisting are taken accordingly.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to make sure that marketing initiatives are met in terms of stock and merchandise.
• Work closely with Retail Manager on stock analysis by SKU to help in identifying sell out targets for Front Line Team.
• Provide feedback to the management on the ongoing and upcoming stock and slow-moving stock.
• Competitive analysis to make sure product pricing and range is well maintained and aligned with competitors.
• Planning Department/Category merchandising analysis based on sales, history and forecast, covers and pipeline to maintain product range to manage out of stock/excess stock risk are minimal through effective merchandising planning.
• Help the Retail Manager in meeting with suppliers and managing the distribution of stock, by negotiating cost prices, ordering stock, agreeing with timescales and delivery dates.
• Monitor daily, weekly transaction, and replenish the stock accordingly.
• Follow up with new supplier for novelties, Bundle Deal, Promotional stock range and recommended to Marketing team for their feedback.
• Maintain all seasonal sales tracker, reviewing, and giving feedback to management in weekly trade meeting.
• Following with logistics team, ensuring shipments are processed, cleared and updated as per the desired location on requirement basis.

• Great understanding of each of the major Incoterms
• Understand how international trade works and knowledge of the ICC governing body and its official guidelines and terminologies
• Working experience with space optimisation techniques
• Great understanding of the various techniques of handling inbound and outbound cargoes
• Understanding of multi-tiered supply chain costing models
• Great knowledge of macro-economics factors
• Basic knowledge of network design parameters and counterbalancing metrics
• Comprehensive understanding of network optimization frameworks and software capabilities
• Able to lead top-to-top risk mitigation discussions with key supply partners
• Good understanding of major project management methodology
• Able to lead cross-functional/organizational project teams
• Familiar with the DMAIC (Define-Measure-Analyse-Improve-Control) methodology of Six Sigma and with important problem solving and kaizen (continuous improvement) tools and techniques such as FMEA, fishbone analysis etc.
• Strong understanding of present and up-and-coming technologies to accelerate the value of SCM
• General awareness of procurement systems used within the industry and in-depth knowledge of current organization’s system
• General awareness of demand planning systems used within the business
• Experience in warehouse and transportation management systems is a big plus
• 2+ years of experience
• University degree in Business Administration, Economics, Supply Chain or any relevant field.

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 employee discounts.

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.

Overview

Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Posted on 29/06/2025

On behalf of our UAE-based client, an internationally active company specializing in the retail of quality home improvement and interior enhancement products, we are currently seeking an experienced Supply Chain & Logistics Lead to be based in Dubai. This role is responsible for overseeing procurement and logistics operations across international supply chains, including coordination with 3PL providers and optimization of retail and e-commerce logistics flows.

• Lead and develop key departments: procurement and logistics
• Ensure continuous and efficient logistics flow from procurement to final customer delivery
• Optimize international supply chain processes across China, Europe, and other regions
• Develop logistics capabilities for federal retail chains, marketplaces, and e-commerce platforms
• Control operational budgets and reduce costs without compromising service quality
• Set KPIs, drive performance, and motivate teams across all operational units
• Implement ERP systems, digital tools, and analytical processes to improve operational efficiency

• Higher education in technical or economic disciplines
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role in logistics, procurement, or distribution
• Proficiency in international logistics, supply chain optimization, and ERP systems
• Strong understanding of retail distribution models, marketplaces, and online retail logistics
• Track record in leading process improvements and operational transformation projects
• Fluency in English and professional command of Russian

• Full-time position with official employment in Dubai
• Performance-based quarterly and/or annual bonus system
• Total compensation package to be discussed individually
• Professional growth opportunities in a multinational working environment
• Work schedule: Monday to Friday (5/2)

Please send your application in English.