A leading FMCG organization in Dubai, UAE is recruiting an experienced Supply Chain Planner to support the planning, procurement, and inventory management of a diverse product portfolio. This high-impact role covers demand forecasting, supplier coordination, order and shipment management, and inventory optimisation across 30–50 SKUs and multiple suppliers and business lines — ensuring consistent product availability while minimising inventory costs, reducing expiry risk, and driving operational efficiency across the supply chain in a fast-paced distribution environment.
About the Role — Supply Chain Planner, FMCG Dubai UAE
Industry: FMCG — Fast-Moving Consumer Goods, Multi-Supplier Distribution, Dubai UAE
Portfolio: Approximately 30–50 SKUs across multiple suppliers and business lines
Scope: Demand planning, order management, inventory optimisation, supplier coordination, shipment tracking
Systems: Advanced Microsoft Excel and ERP systems proficiency required
KPIs: Product availability, on-time orders, inventory accuracy, expiry management, cost savings, supplier performance
Why This Supply Chain Planner Role in Dubai Stands Out
Diverse Portfolio: Manage 30–50 SKUs across multiple FMCG suppliers, business lines, and international shipments
End-to-End Ownership: Own the full supply chain cycle — from demand forecasting and purchase orders through shipment tracking to inventory reporting
International Exposure: Coordinate with international suppliers, freight forwarders, and logistics partners across global supply networks
Career Growth: Join a leading FMCG organization in Dubai and grow your supply chain career within one of the UAE’s most dynamic distribution environments
Position Overview
The Supply Chain Planner at this leading FMCG organization in Dubai plays a key role in ensuring consistent product availability while minimising inventory costs, reducing expiry risk, and driving operational efficiency. This comprehensive supply chain role covers developing demand forecasts and replenishment plans, managing purchase orders from placement to delivery, coordinating with freight forwarders and logistics partners, monitoring international shipments, managing inventory levels and stock health, driving near-expiry depletion, building strong supplier relationships, and sharing monthly shipment forecasts with international suppliers. Strong analytical skills, advanced Excel proficiency, and solid ERP experience are essential for success in this fast-paced FMCG supply chain environment.
Why This Role Matters: As Supply Chain Planner at this FMCG organization in Dubai, your forecasting accuracy, supplier relationships, and inventory management decisions directly determine whether products are available on shelf when consumers need them. Managing 30–50 SKUs across multiple international suppliers in one of the region’s most competitive distribution markets, your operational excellence reduces costs, prevents expiry write-offs, and keeps the supply chain running smoothly — making you a truly essential contributor to the business’s commercial success in the UAE.
Key Responsibilities
Demand Planning & Forecasting
- Develop and maintain demand forecasts and replenishment plans across a multi-SKU portfolio of approximately 30–50 products and multiple suppliers and business lines
- Ensure optimal product availability at all times while carefully balancing inventory levels to avoid overstocking, stock-outs, and unnecessary carrying costs
- Analyse sales data, market trends, and historical performance to produce accurate, reliable demand forecasts that drive efficient supply chain planning decisions
- Communicate forecast updates and planning changes proactively to internal stakeholders and supplier partners to maintain supply chain alignment
Order & Shipment Management
- Create, monitor, and manage purchase orders from initial placement through to confirmed delivery — ensuring all orders are executed accurately and on time
- Follow up diligently on production readiness, order confirmations, and shipment schedules with international suppliers to prevent supply disruptions
- Coordinate with freight forwarders and logistics partners to ensure timely, cost-effective deliveries across the supply chain network
- Monitor international shipments proactively — identifying and resolving delays, port issues, and operational challenges to protect delivery timelines
Inventory Management & Expiry Risk Reduction
- Monitor inventory levels and stock health continuously to support business requirements and maintain agreed service levels across all product categories
- Manage internal stock allocations across business units — ensuring equitable and efficient distribution of available inventory across the organisation
- Prepare regular, accurate inventory and performance reports for management — providing clear visibility of stock positions, slow-movers, and expiry risks
- Drive the timely depletion of near-expiry inventory through proactive planning, promotional support, and inter-business unit coordination to minimise write-offs and provisions
Supplier Relationship Management & Performance
- Build and maintain strong, collaborative working relationships with international suppliers across multiple product categories and business lines
- Share monthly shipment forecasts with suppliers and coordinate regular supplier review meetings to align on service levels, lead times, and order schedules
- Resolve supplier claims, discrepancies, and operational issues promptly and professionally — maintaining trust and continuity across the supplier network
- Collaborate with suppliers to continuously improve service levels, reduce lead times, and drive overall supply chain performance improvements
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, or a directly related discipline
Experience Requirements
- 5 to 8 years of experience in supply chain, demand planning, inventory management, procurement, or order management within FMCG, fast-moving distribution, or retail environments
- Proven experience working with multiple international suppliers, freight forwarders, and logistics providers across complex supply chain networks
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and good working knowledge of ERP systems for supply chain planning, reporting, and inventory management
Essential Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities — able to interpret data, identify supply chain risks, and develop effective solutions quickly and confidently
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills — comfortable coordinating across internal teams, suppliers, freight partners, and senior management
- Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills with international suppliers and logistics partners
- Adaptable, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced FMCG distribution environment
About This Supply Chain Planner Opportunity in Dubai
This Supply Chain Planner position is with a leading FMCG organization based in Dubai, UAE — operating a diverse multi-SKU product portfolio across multiple international suppliers, business lines, and distribution channels. The company is committed to product availability excellence, inventory optimisation, and continuous supply chain improvement across its UAE and regional operations. With strong supplier relationships, a fast-paced distribution environment, and real accountability for a significant product portfolio, this role offers a genuinely high-impact career opportunity for an experienced FMCG supply chain professional in one of the region’s most dynamic markets.
Career Excellence: Join a leading FMCG organisation in Dubai as Supply Chain Planner and take full ownership of a diverse product portfolio — driving availability, efficiency, and supplier excellence across one of the UAE’s most competitive distribution environments.
Who Should Apply?
- FMCG Supply Chain Professionals: With 5–8 years of demand planning, inventory management, and procurement experience in FMCG, retail, or fast-moving distribution in Dubai or the GCC
- Demand Planners: With multi-SKU portfolio management experience and strong forecasting, replenishment, and ERP system skills seeking a high-impact FMCG role in Dubai
- Inventory & Order Managers: With proven international purchase order management, shipment tracking, and freight forwarder coordination experience in a UAE-based FMCG organisation
- Supplier Relationship Managers: With international supplier coordination, service level negotiation, and supply chain performance improvement experience across multi-supplier FMCG environments
- Advanced Excel & ERP Users: With strong analytical skills and a detail-oriented approach to supply chain planning, inventory reporting, and near-expiry management in FMCG distribution
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