Supply and Demand Planner MENA Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates A Supply and Demand Planner will be responsible for analyzing and forecasting the supply and demand of products (Finished Goods) to ensure that inventory levels are optimized, and customer needs are met. Develop and maintains a robust demand plan at a SKU/customer level combination utilizing data from multiple sources including shipment history and sell thru information. Work cross-functionally with commercial and finance teams to ensure one plan aligned by all parties. Key Responsibilities:

• Forecasting demand: Use statistical models, historical data, and market trends to develop accurate demand forecasts for products or materials.
• Facilitate the monthly S&OP process including leading cross-functional demand reviews and informing team of latest supply picture, including highlighting major risks.
• Analyzing inventory levels: Monitor inventory levels and adjust ordering plans as needed to ensure that stock levels are maintained at appropriate levels.
• Coordination with internal teams: Work closely with production, logistics, and sales teams to ensure that demand forecasts are communicated effectively and that supply chain processes are optimized.
• Supplier management: Work with suppliers to ensure that they are meeting delivery timelines and that inventory levels are being maintained appropriately.
• Performance analysis: Analyze supply chain performance metrics, identify areas for improvement, and develop strategies for optimization.
• Risk management: Identify and mitigate risks in the supply chain, such as shortages or delays in product delivery.
• Reporting: Prepare regular reports on supply and demand trends, inventory levels, and other key metrics to inform decision-making.
• Managing End to End Order to Cash Process.
• Close cooperation with customer development team, sales team, and other supply chain functions (planning, logistics, customer service & master-data)
• Work on supply chain projects and deliver end-to-end supply chain improvements for the customer supply chain.

Main Requirements: To excel in this role, candidate must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as excellent communication and collaboration skills. Candidate should also be familiar with supply chain management software and be comfortable working with large amounts of data. A bachelor\'s degree in supply chain management, business administration, or a related field is typically required, and relevant certifications such as APICS or ISM can be beneficial.
You\'ll have to enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and it will take hard work and determination; we will give you the ownership you need to make an impact. You\'ll have to deliver on the commitments you make. And we\'ll give you the freedom and flexibility to do your job and build your own career. At Upfield we want you to bring your ideas, your motivation and desire to succeed!
About Upfield! We are the largest plant-based company in the world, and we believe in doing what\'s right for our people, our customers and the planet. At Upfield our purpose is clear: we make people healthier and happier with nutritious and delicious, natural, plant-based products that are good for you, our planet; and with packaging that\'s free from plastic. We\'ve got iconic brands like Rama, Country Crock, Blue Band and Flora that people all over the world know and love. We\'ve been a trusted category leader since 1871 and yet we feel like we\'re only just getting started. Performance, Passion and Care define who we are as a company, how we work every day, and the responsibility we feel toward our Associates, our consumers, our business partners and our world. We are a highly entrepreneurial fast-paced team running a multi-billion Euro business across 60+ countries with the mind-set of a start-up! We are agile, creative, fast-to-market and obsessed with customers and consumers.
What\'s next If this position sounds interesting, please hit the apply button now! We understand your resume might not be up to date, we recommend that you apply with what you have or your LinkedIn Profile. Upfield is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workplace, we understand that you might not hit all the requirements stated in the description, but we encourage you to apply anyway. You might be the right candidate for this role or other roles. We prefer to receive your application before 25.03.2023.
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