Demand Planning Specialist

Management & Operations
United Arab Emirates
November 15, 2025
Full Time

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Job Overview / Summary
The Demand Planning Specialist will support procurement operations by identifying, evaluating, and managing suppliers for food ingredients, raw materials, and packaging. This role plays a key part in ensuring quality, cost-efficiency, and timely delivery of materials essential for food production. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of sourcing processes, supplier negotiations, and industry regulations specific to the food sector.

Job Overview / Summary
The Demand Planning Specialist will support procurement operations by identifying, evaluating, and managing suppliers for food ingredients, raw materials, and packaging. This role plays a key part in ensuring quality, cost-efficiency, and timely delivery of materials essential for food production. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of sourcing processes, supplier negotiations, and industry regulations specific to the food sector.
Key Responsibilities

  • Assist in the development and execution of sourcing strategies for assigned categories (e.g., ingredients, raw materials, packaging).
  • Conduct supplier research, benchmarking, and qualifications to support sourcing initiatives.
  • Request, evaluate, and compare quotes, proposals, and samples from vendors.
  • Collaborate with Quality Assurance & Control teams, Operations, Chefs, and Regulatory teams to align sourcing strategies with product specifications, compliance requirements and market constraints.
  • Maintain and update supplier databases and procurement records in ERP systems.
  • Support contract negotiations and help ensure that contracts meet regulatory and business requirements.
  • Monitor supplier performance and service levels, escalating issues as needed.
  • Ensure compliance with food safety standards, ethical sourcing policies, and sustainability initiatives.
  • Monitor supplier performance & relationship using KPIs and implement corrective actions where necessary.
  • Drive cost reduction initiatives and value engineering projects without compromising quality and safety standards.
  • Prepare and present regular reports on sourcing activities, savings, and market trends to higher management.

Other Duties
Regular attendance in conformance with the standards which may be established by the company from time to time is essential to the successful performance of this position.
Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, employees may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the organization.
Qualifications
TECHNICAL SKILLS:

  • Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Food Science, or related field.
  • Minimum 2-4 years of experience in strategic sourcing or procurement within the food industry and / or more generally within the FMCG sector.
  • Familiarity with food safety regulations and standards (e.g., HACCP, FSMA, BRC).
  • Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with ERP/procurement software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and e-procurement tools.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Language: Perfect English, additional language is a plus

Soft Skills

  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
  • Drive For Results
  • Action oriented
  • Motivating others

Seniority level

  • Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level

Employment type

  • Employment type

    Full-time

Job function

  • Job function

    Management and Manufacturing

  • Industries

    Food and Beverage Services

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