Demand Planner

About The Role

Step Into a High-Impact Role in a Fast-Acting & Fast-Moving META Region!

We’re on the lookout for a Demand Planner who will play a key role in overseeing S&OP and S&OE processes across the district, directly reporting to the Function Leader.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a fast-paced environment where you'll influence key operations, boost performance, and contribute to lasting improvements.

The Impact You’ll Make

• Lead S&OP and S&OE processes across Middle East, consolidating 18-month forecasts into a comprehensive market overview
• Create Sales, Marketing, and Consensus forecasts for the assigned planning horizon, Businesses, and/or Customer Planning Groups which is validated with SC Analytics, and then enriched with all relevant input from Sales, Customers, Customer Project Managers, Supply/Operations, Marketing, Finance, and adjacent functions
• Review and analyze historical sales trends, sell-out, stock in trade, and research demand drivers
• Analyze forecast accuracy results, and define and implement corrective actions
• Support all relevant functions in creating and communicating gap-closing scenarios and revising forecasts for Sales Review Meeting, Activity Review Meeting, and Demand Sign-off Meeting
• Be responsible for all planning-related agendas, including consolidation of all the meeting inputs, and preparation and distribution of the meeting deck pre-read and output actions decided during the meeting
• Drive strategic inventory planning across the Middle East region
• Identify bottlenecks, enhance planning efficiency, and drive process improvements across the supply chain
• Work closely with W&D, OM, and Commercial teams to ensure seamless operational excellence
• Drive key KPIs: Forecast Accuracy & Forecast Bias, Excess Inventory, DOC (Days of Cover), OTIF, Optimal Safety Stock Level, Stock Accuracy
  
  

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields
• 5+ years of planning experience, preferably with multinational work environment experience
• Past and/or current experience in the FMCG/consumer goods industry is a big plus.
• Expertise in ERP and advanced planning tools, preferably with SAP
• Proficient in the S&OP and S&OE cycles
• Fluency in English, both verbal and written, is a must for this role.
• Strong analytical, stakeholder management, and communication skills
• Ability to collaborate on global projects, drive consensus, and present to top management
• A problem solver who can navigate a hyper-complex, high-speed environment
  
  

• Competitive base salary | benchmarked against top companies in the local market with a global footprint
• Competitive Allowances | Education allowance for children, Mobile allowance to ensure connectivity, Air ticket for family
• Performance-based Incentive Programs | based on your role, reflecting your contributions whether you work for sales, business, or function
• Top-tier Medical Insurance plan | offering best in class insurance plan with VIP network coverage
• Hybrid working model | effectively combining working from the office & home, depending on team dynamics and personal needs
• Additional Day off | enjoy extra holidays to celebrate festivals such as Diwali, Easter & Christmas and your birthday
• Volunteering Policy | make a difference with encouraged community involvement for up to 5 days a year
• Product Discounts | on Versuni products which are sold under the Philips brand
• An office that feels like home | easily accessible and modern office location centrally with facilities around
• High growth environment | offering exciting learning and career development perspectives beyond your first role
• Inclusive working culture and family spirit | we embrace our international community & diversity as competitive advantage