The opportunity is a fix term contract 

Demand and Supply Planner, Shiseido Middle East

Shiseido Middle East, a subsidiary of Shiseido Company, Limited, is seeking a talented and

experienced Demand and Supply Planner to join our dynamic team in Dubai. As a key member of the

Supply Chain team, you will play a crucial role in managing the demand and supply planning

processes, ensuring optimal inventory levels, and contributing to the overall success of our business.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Demand Planning:

a. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Marketing, Sales, and Finance, to

develop accurate and timely demand forecasts for all Shiseido Middle East markets

b. Analyze historical sales data, market trends, and consumer behavior to identify demand

patterns and generate reliable forecasts

c. Monitor forecast accuracy and identify opportunities for improvement, implementing

corrective actions as needed

d. Participate in the monthly S&OP meetings, providing insights and recommendations to align

demand plans with business objectives

e. Work closely with the Sales team to understand market intelligence, distribution channel

updates, and new product launch plans, incorporating this information into the demand

planning process

f. Communicate demand plan updates and changes to relevant stakeholders, ensuring

alignment across the organization

2. Supply Planning:

a. Develop and maintain the Supply Plan, considering demand forecasts, inventory targets,

and business rules

b. Collaborate with the EMEA Supply Chain team to ensure timely and accurate supply of

products to the Middle East markets

c. Monitor and manage inventory levels, ensuring optimal stock availability while minimizing

excess and obsolete inventory

d. Identify and mitigate supply risks, such as potential out-of-stock situations or supply chain

disruptions

e. Participate in the monthly Demand and Supply Review Meetings, providing insights and

recommendations to optimize supply chain performance

f. Coordinate with the Logistics team to ensure efficient distribution of products to customers

and markets

3. Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP):

a. Actively participate in the monthly S&OP process, collaborating with cross-functional teams

to align demand, supply, and financial plans

b. Contribute to the development of the 18-month Unconstrained Demand Plan, based on

Marketing and Sales assumptions, to deliver the Business Plan

c. Provide inputs on the full year Business Plan, considering production and logistics

constraints, material availability, and market performance.

d. Analyze and present key performance indicators (KPIs) related to demand and supply

planning, identifying improvement areas and recommending corrective actions

e. Financially reconcile the outputs of the S&OP to providing insights and recommendations to

drive overall business performance

Requirements:

1. Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Management Information Systems, or a related

field

2. Minimum of 3 years of experience in demand and supply planning, preferably within the

beauty or consumer goods industry

3. Skilled in handling large datasets, data transformations and visualization. Knowledge of

PowerBI, Tableau, MSSQL etc is preferred.

4. Experience with demand planning and forecasting tools, such as SAP APO or IBP

5. Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with crossfunctional teams

6. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically

7. Knowledge of S&OP processes and best practices

8. Familiarity with inventory management and supply chain optimization techniques

9. Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities

10. Fluency in English

If you are passionate about demand and supply planning and want to be part of a global leader in the beauty industry, we'd love to hear from you. Join Shiseido Middle East and help us deliver "Beauty Innovations for a Better World.