Job Title: Demand Planner
AE
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
The skills and knowledge you’ll bring:
- 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
What we’ll give you in return:
- 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
Ready to make an impact?
From developing game-changing air fryers to perfecting the art of coffee making, Versuni’s purpose is turning houses into homes — and we’re calling on your talent to bring it to life. Join our global team of 6,000+ passionate individuals, work with world-class brands, and shape the future of home living. We’re ready for you — are you ready for us?