Job Description

Location:
DUBAI, AE
Team: Supply Chain
Job type: Temporary
Puig is a major player in the worldwide fashion and beauty industry. We have a wide portfolio of well-known luxury brands across fashion, fragrance, makeup, skincare, and wellness. Founded more than 100 years ago, Puig is a family-owned company with a long-term commitment to our brands and stakeholders.


The Opportunity
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We are seeking a Supply Planner to join our team on an initial temporary contract, with the strong possibility of transitioning to a permanent position next year. This role can be based in our offices in either Dubai or Riyadh, depending on the candidate's current location.


In this role, you will be responsible for organizing the visibility of the supply flow, generating updates, and creating forecasts for UAE and KSA based on the supply issued by the Global Team's Allocations & Supply schedules to replenish the relevant markets. The role will prioritize the coordination of needed actions, including escalations, to align supply planning with future demands and forecasts by channel.


Your tasks will extend the Demand Planner's workload and process with the Marketing and Commercial teams, with clear objectives of securing a sufficient supply of products to support business needs at the best possible cost, and reducing slow-moving stock for cash improvement.


What you'll get to do
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• collate data from various sources to generate supply analysis per sales channels by reviewing sales history, current forecasts, and future market dynamics
• update on inbound shipments from dispatch till delivery & periodic reporting to expose underlying issues.
• review of fortnightly Portfolio of Supply (DRP) to determine mode of transportation of each SKU given the launch dates or replenishment requirements.
• Coordinate the workflow with Global CS and Supply teams.
• propose stock coverage target according to Month-to-Date Sales run rate and demand patterns.
• stock projection and coverage, ready to submit to HQ special Air Freight requests.
• Liaise with multiple parties to reconcile supply and demand plan to mitigate shortfalls as well as inventory excess for new launches, reporting production-related shortages or OOS.
• Identify/champion process enhancements to drive continuous improvement and efficiencies.
• Develop and prepare daily, weekly & monthly forecasting files, for S&OP and KPI reports.
• Participate in relevant supply chain projects based on experience and learnings from the role.
• Use the Demand Planning IBP forecasting tool.
• Serve as a resource to Logistics and Operations partners for all data-related projects.
• Build strong collaborative relationships with Local and Global teams: Local Commercial, Marketing and Finance teams and Global CS and Supply Planning
We'd love to meet you if you have
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• A graduate degree or equivalent in business, supply chain, industrial engineering or similar field.
• At least 2 years of experience in supply planning and knowledge of demand planning in a similar sector or an FMCG company. Prior experience or knowledge of SAP and/or statistical forecasting tool like JDA/IBP will be an advantage.
• Strong time management/prioritization, organization and follow-up skills
• Strong analytical skills, with sound judgment and drive for excellence
• High level of commitment with the ability to work with a certain level of autonomy.
• Organizational awareness that can proactively manage up where appropriate.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• High proficiency in MS Excel, and Office with a preferred knowledge of IBP, SAP, APO or JDA






A few things you'll love about us
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• An entrepreneurial, creative and welcoming work culture
• A range of learning and development opportunities
• An international company with plenty of opportunities to grow
• A competitive compensation & benefits package

Puig is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.


At Puig, we are continually looking for enthusiastic and committed individuals from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences to join our team. We believe that creating an inclusive environment in which you feel welcomed, valued, engaged, and empowered strengthens our business and fosters a culture where we are inspired to work hard, challenge ourselves, and be innovative in our thinking. Additionally, we believe that the diversity of our employees makes us a stronger company and better able to serve our customers around the world.


Job Req ID: 26743