Demand Planner - Supply Chain

Contract: 11 months (renewable) Employment: Outsourced through Manpower Middle East About the Role Our client, a leading multinational healthcare organization, is seeking a Demand Planner – DPS to join their Supply Chain team. As a Senior Demand Planner, you be responsible for managing end-to-end supply chain planning activities for the DPS franchise, including demand planning, Integrated Business Planning (IBP), inventory management, forecasting, and CAPEX execution. The ideal candidate will possess strong demand planning expertise, stakeholder management capabilities, and analytical skills, enabling them to successfully drive business performance and supply chain excellence. About the Requirements - Lead demand planning activities and develop accurate forecasts through statistical analysis and cross-functional collaboration. - Facilitate and manage the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process to ensure alignment across Commercial, Marketing, Finance, Regulatory, and Supply Chain teams. - Monitor and improve key planning KPIs, including Forecast Accuracy, OTIF, Inventory Health, Back Orders, and NTS Delivery. - Manage inventory targets and drive actions to reduce SLOB risk and improve inventory efficiency. - Support product launches and phase-in/phase-out activities, ensuring successful New Product Introductions (NPI). - Lead supply risk assessment and mitigation plans in partnership with regional and local stakeholders. - Manage end-to-end CAPEX forecasting, allocation, order management, and fulfillment activities. - Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance supply chain processes and operational efficiencies. About You - Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Management, Supply Chain, or a related field. - Minimum 5 years of experience in Supply Chain, Demand Planning, Supply Planning, and Integrated Business Planning (IBP). - Strong analytical and reporting skills with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel. - Experience working within SAP S4H is a must. - Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and collaboration skills. - Self-motivated, results-driven, and capable of thriving in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.