Senior Manager - Demand Planning

JOB TITLE

Senior Manager - Demand Planning | MAF Retail | Head office UAE

Role Summary

The Senior Manager - Demand Planning is responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of the companys global demand planning operations. The role holder will provide strategic direction, ensure accurate forecasting, and drive optimization of demand planning processes.

ROLE PROFILE

• Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy for global demand planning operations, aligning it with the companys overall business objectives
• Provide leadership and guidance to a team of demand planning managers, analysts, and specialists across different regions.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess the accuracy and effectiveness of demand planning operations.
• Oversee the end-to-end demand planning process, including data analysis, statistical modeling, forecasting techniques, and demand sensing.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, and product teams to gather market insights, historical data, and other relevant information for demand forecasting.
• Monitor and analyze demand patterns, market trends, and customer behavior to anticipate demand fluctuations and adjust forecasts accordingly
• Conduct regular performance evaluations of the demand planning team and implement development plans to enhance skills and competencies.
• Continuously improve demand planning tools, systems, and processes to drive automation, scalability, and accuracy.
  
  

• Bachelors degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
• Minimum 10 years of demand planning, forecasting, or related roles within the retail industry, including managing global operations.
• Strong knowledge of demand planning methodologies, statistical modelling techniques, and data analysis
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to drive change, influence stakeholders, and lead crossfunctional teams.
  
  

• At Majid Al Futtaim, we’re on a mission to create great moments, to spread happiness, to build, experiences that stay in our memories for a lifetime. We’re proud to say that over the past 27 years, we have built a reputation as a regional market leader in what we do. Join us!
• Work in a friendly environment, where everyone shares positive vibes and excited about our future.
• Work with over 45,000 diverse and talented colleagues, all guided by our Leadership Model.