Demand Planner

Auto req ID: 281385BR Job Description PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated more than $79 billion in net revenue in 2021, driven by a complementary beverage and convenient foods portfolio that includes Lay’s, Doritos, Cheetos, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Quaker, and SodaStream. PepsiCo’s product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including many iconic brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales. Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with PepsiCo Positive (pep+). pep+ is our strategic end-to-end transformation that puts sustainability and human capital at the center of how we will create value and growth by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change for planet and people. For more information, visit www.pepsico.com. JOB PURPOSE The Demand Planner is responsible in providing support to UAE Sales force in meeting their monthly targets through following up on orders (SSFL/import) and ensuring effective decisions for stock rotation across warehouses in an optimal inventory levels with cost effective tools. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES Drive the Supply Chain / Demand Planning Discipline through monitoring the Demand Plan Accuracy across different regions, and the Monthly Dispatch Following up with FG imported suppliers for order status & tracking Coordination with clearing agency for smooth documentation flow and release of import shipments Daily follow up with KSA planning team for SSFL order status and issuing the order tracking reports Formulating daily priority with KSA warehouse team for orders dispatch. Segregating the monthly SSFL UAE orders by DC location (DXB/AUH/UAQ/etc.) to facilitate shipment destination within UAE DCs Ensure optimal inventory levels is maintained in all DCS to fulfil daily sales by stock rotation either through SSFL truck or outside party Promotion transfers to all DCs as per allocation advised by trade marketing. Registering of new SKUs with municipality and follow up for lab test results when needed.”#Locations: Dubai, United Arab Emirates” Qualifications/Requirements EXPERIENCE/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED Experience: Minimum 3 years in supply chain role with experience in cross-functional positions preferably in FMCG business. Additional experience in a labour intensive organization will be preferable. Competencies Problem solving and analytical thinking skills Strong networking and communication skills. Ability to deal with diverse backgrounds Should have ability to demonstrate Ownership & Commitment with positive & can do attitude Extremely organized and systematic. Strategic thinking Problem solving and analytical thinking skills Relocation Eligible: Eligible for Standard Relocation Job Type: Regular