✨ AI Summary
Flour Country is seeking a Procurement & Demand Planning Analyst for its bakery operations. This role involves managing demand and material planning, as well as local procurement to ensure raw materials and packaging are available at the optimal quantity, time, and cost. Key responsibilities include converting sales forecasts into material requirements, managing local UAE procurement (RFQs, negotiations, PO follow-up), planning materials based on BOMs and inventory levels, monitoring stock, and coordinating with various internal teams. The analyst will also develop alternate suppliers, identify cost savings, and track supplier performance.
Role Purpose:Manage demand/material planning and local procurement for Flour Country’s bakery operations, ensuring raw materials and packaging are available at the right quantity, time and cost.Key Responsibilities:Convert sales/production forecasts into raw material & packaging requirements.Manage local UAE procurement, RFQs, supplier negotiations and PO follow-up.Plan materials based on BOM/recipes, consumption, stock, MOQ, lead times and safety stock.Monitor inventory, DOH, ageing, expiry and
Requirements
Required Skills & Qualifications:
3–5 years’ experience in procurement/material/demand planning.
Experience in bakery, food manufacturing, central kitchen, catering or FMCG preferred.
Good understanding of bakery ingredients, packaging and UAE local sourcing.
Strong Excel skills; SAP/MM/MRP experience preferred.
Analytical, hands-on and commercially oriented.
Description
Role Purpose:Manage demand/material planning and local procurement for Flour Country’s bakery operations, ensuring raw materials and packaging are available at the right quantity, time and cost.Key Responsibilities:Convert sales/production forecasts into raw material & packaging requirements.Manage local UAE procurement, RFQs, supplier negotiations and PO follow-up.Plan materials based on BOM/recipes, consumption, stock, MOQ, lead times and safety stock.Monitor inventory, DOH, ageing, expiry and potential shortages.Coordinate closely with Bakery Chef, Production, Warehouse and Supply Chain teams.Develop alternate suppliers and identify cost-saving opportunities.Track supplier OTIF, fill rate, pricing and material availability.