Requirements
The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Supply Chain, with at least 4 years of supply chain experience, preferably within the FMCG sector. Hands-on experience with Kinaxis and FEU, along with advanced MS Excel skills and an understanding of forecasting methods including machine learning, are highly advantageous. Strong data analytics and stakeholder management capabilities are essential.
Description
Dubai, UAE Unilever FMCG / Beauty & Personal Care Full-time On-siteThe ContextUnilever, one of the world's largest consumer goods companies with iconic brands across beauty, food, and home care, is looking for a Demand Planning Assistant Manager to lead S&OP and S&OE cycles for its Skin Care category from its Dubai hub. The role sits within the Beauty & Wellbeing business unit and combines advanced demand planning with Kinaxis system management, KPI governance, and portfolio optimization.What The Role CoversS&OP & S&OE Cycle LeadershipYou lead the entire monthly S&OP cycle for the Skin Care category, covering long-term and short-term forecasting, business target alignment, growth ambition setting, and multi-driver analysis to compose the total demand forecast. You also lead the weekly S&OE cycle, analyzing customer order data, identifying gaps and opportunities, and providing timely recovery feedback.Kinaxis & Forecasting System ManagementYou set up and adjust the forecast baseline through FEU, execute S&OP and S&OE processes through Kinaxis, and leverage Kinaxis data analysis modules for KPI monitoring and actuals vs. forecast analysis. You bring hands-on experience with advanced planning tools including machine learning-based forecasting methodologies.KPI Management & Portfolio OptimizationYou analyze category-specific KPIs on a monthly basis, report at SCLT and global forums, and correct gaps in upcoming planning cycles. You lead quarterly SKU Rationalization activities to simplify the portfolio and drive higher volume-value growth. You monitor distributor OS&R against targets and manage SLOB — highlighting slow-moving and non-moving stocks for appropriate disposal actions.Candidate ProfileBachelor's degree in Engineering or Supply Chain4+ years of supply chain experience — FMCG background strongly preferredHands-on Kinaxis and FEU experience is a strong advantageAdvanced MS Excel skillsUnderstanding of forecasting methods including machine learning-based approaches is a plusStrong stakeholder management and data analytics capabilitiesWhy This Role Stands Out - Supply Tech Nexus TakeUnilever is one of the most sophisticated FMCG supply chain environments in the world, and an Assistant Manager role leading S&OP for a major category like Skin Care gives you direct ownership of a commercially significant planning cycle from Dubai. The Kinaxis system expertise is particularly valuable — as one of the leading advanced planning platforms globally, it's increasingly adopted across large FMCG and manufacturing organizations, making this skill genuinely transferable and in demand across the GCC market. For demand planners with 4+ years of FMCG experience ready to step into a leadership-track planning role, this is a strong opportunity with one of the most recognized brands in the industry.Salary Benchmark - UAE Market (2024/2025)For a Demand Planning Assistant Manager with 4+ years of FMCG planning experience, based in Dubai:Base salary: AED 22,000 - 32,000/monthCurated and published by Supply Tech Nexus - the job platform dedicated to supply chain and logistics professionals across the MENA & GCC region.Victor L. | Supply Tech Nexus | Logistics WMS SAP GCC Region