Demand Planning Specialist - Senior

We are looking for a talented Demand Planning Specialist - Senior to join our team specializing in Marketing for our Demand Planning Department in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Applications are welcome from candidates across all Africa and Middle East (AME) regions

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

• Develop and maintain accurate, rolling 36-month demand forecasts, with contributions to the 5-year outlook to support strategic and aggregate planning.
• Coordinate cross-functional collaboration with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, and Product teams to ensure aligned and reliable demand plans.
• Analyse market, customer, and product data to challenge assumptions and improve the robustness and quality of demand forecasts.
• Monitor near-term demand signals and order trends, adjusting forecasts proactively while escalating risks or deviations where needed.
• Ensure the integrity and stability of the demand plan through timely corrective actions and disciplined demand management processes.
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives aligned to operational excellence standards, leveraging tools, systems, and best practices.
• Manage consolidated sales projections, aligning volume and financial forecasts with monthly, annual, and strategic planning processes.
• Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs), while coaching and supporting team members to strengthen capability, performance, and long-term growth.

• Demonstrate strong comfort with ambiguity, using structured thinking to make informed decisions even when information is incomplete or evolving.
• Communicate clearly and effectively across functions, building collaborative relationships that support alignment and informed decision-making.
• Show a proactive learning mindset, continuously adapting to business needs and strengthening demand planning expertise over time.
• Apply Integrated Business Planning (IBP) knowledge to synthesize data, anticipate risks and opportunities, and guide sound commercial and strategic decisions.

• Demonstrated understanding of Demand Management principles and processes (Essential)
• Significant relevant experience in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain roles (Essential)
• 6S Green Belt certification, or willingness to complete certification training (Essential)
• Project Management experience, with the ability to lead or support cross-functional initiatives (Desirable)