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Demand Planner

KaoDubai, United Arab EmiratesPosted 19 May 2026

Kao is seeking a Demand Planner for their Middle East business to manage rolling 12-month forecasts. The role involves working with distributors and internal teams like Sales and Marketing to achieve forecast consensus and monitor supply constraints. You will utilize statistical tools, manage phase-in/phase-out activities, and track KPIs for orders and dispatches. The position requires previous FMCG experience, advanced Excel skills, and familiarity with ERP systems.

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Experience

3+ years

Function

Operations

Work mode

Hybrid, United Arab Emirates

Company

Tier 2

What you will work on

Kao is seeking a Demand Planner for their Middle East business to manage rolling 12-month forecasts. The role involves working with distributors and internal teams like Sales and Marketing to achieve forecast consensus and monitor supply constraints. You will utilize statistical tools, manage phase-in/phase-out activities, and track KPIs for orders and dispatches. The position requires previous FMCG experience, advanced Excel skills, and familiarity with ERP systems.

TAL's take

Quality 55/1005/5 clarityTier 2 company

Stable global brand with clearly defined operational responsibilities for the Middle East region.

The JD provides a very clear breakdown of daily demand planning responsibilities, processes, and stakeholder interactions.

Must haves

  • Bachelor's degree in numerical subjects
  • 3 years minimum experience in demand planning
  • Experience in large FMCG companies
  • Advanced Excel skills
  • Previous ERP experience

Tools and skills

excelerp

Nice to have: statistical forecasting software, apics, ibf.

About the company

Established global consumer goods company but not a top-tier tech/software brand.

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