Requirements
The Regional Demand Planner – GCC requires a Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Business, or Engineering, with 3-5 years of demand planning or forecasting experience in FMCG. Proven experience working with distributors and regional S&OP processes is essential, and managing demand planning across multiple GCC markets is a strong advantage. Proficiency in demand planning tools, particularly a Pipeline Tool, and solid understanding of S&OP and distributor-led business models are required, along with strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Description
Job Title: Regional Demand Planner – GCC (FMCG)Role PurposeThe Regional Demand Planner – GCC is responsible for delivering accurate, consensus-driven demand forecasts across GCC markets in collaboration with Nabati Commercial Leaders, distributors, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Finance. The role leads the demand planning stream of the S&OP process, ensuring demand plans are robust, market-aligned, and executable, using the company's Pipeline Tool.Key ResponsibilitiesDemand Planning & ForecastingDevelop rolling demand forecasts at SKU and market level across GCC countries.Own demand planning activities within the Pipeline Tool, ensuring accuracy, discipline, and timely updates.Incorporate distributor forecasts, promotions, seasonality, pricing actions, and product lifecycle changes into the demand plan.Distributor Collaboration (S&OP Demand Review)Act as the primary interface between the company and distributors for demand planning activities.Lead monthly demand review meetings with distributors to validate assumptions, risks, and opportunities.Ensure distributor inputs are aligned with commercial plans and governance standards.S&OP / IBP AlignmentLead the demand planning pillar of the monthly S&OP cycle for the GCC region.Translate distributor and market inputs into a consolidated regional demand plan.Provide scenario analysis to support supply feasibility, inventory strategy, and management decision-making.Inventory & Service Level SupportCollaborate with supply planning and logistics teams to align demand plans with supply constraints.Proactively highlights risks related to stock shortages, excess inventory, and obsolescence.Support service level targets while optimizing inventory investment across the region.Performance & ReportingTrack and report key KPIs including forecast accuracy, bias, service levels, and inventory health.Prepare clear demand insights and recommendations for regional management reviews.Qualifications & ExperienceBachelor's degree in supply chain, Business, Engineering, or related field.3–5 years of demand planning or forecasting experience within FMCG.Proven experience working with distributors and regional S&OP processes.Experience managing demand planning across multiple GCC markets is a strong advantage.Skills & CompetenciesStrong experience using demand planning tools; hands-on capability with a Pipeline Tool is preferred.Solid understanding of S&OP and distributor-led business models.Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.Ability to influence cross-functional and external partners without direct authority.What We OfferA regional role with high visibility and business impact across GCC markets.Exposure to end-to-end S&OP and distributor collaboration models.Opportunity to shape and mature demand planning processes in a fast-paced FMCG environment.