Regional Logistics Coordinator & Demand Planner - Dubai

Job Description

Reporting to: Regional Finance & Admin Director

Sales Director

Exports Manager

Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

The ideal candidate will work closely with suppliers, warehouses, finance, and sales teams to ensure efficient supply chain performance and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze historical sales data, market trends, and input from sales teams to generate rolling demand forecasts by SKU and market.
• Maintain and update demand planning tools and dashboards to support procurement and inventory planning.
• Coordinate with product and sales teams to align supply planning with new product launches, promotions, and phase-outs.
• Monitor forecast accuracy and lead monthly demand planning reviews.

• Manage and track inbound shipments from global factories to regional warehouses.
• Ensure timely documentation, customs clearance, and compliance with import regulations in different countries.
• Coordinate order processing and fulfillment, working closely with internal logistics teams and third-party logistics providers (3PLs).
• Resolve delivery delays, damages, or discrepancies quickly and effectively.

• Monitor regional inventory levels across multiple warehouses and countries.
• Highlight excess, obsolete, or slow-moving inventory and propose corrective actions.
• Support stock reallocation and transfers between markets to meet demand while optimizing working capital.

• Act as the central point of contact between the regional office, local teams, and global supply chain teams.
• Support finance with shipping cost analysis, inventory valuation, and stock reconciliations.
• Work with IT or systems teams to ensure ERP/CRM data is accurate and reporting tools are functional.

• Prepare regular reports on forecast accuracy, inventory turnover, backorders, and delivery performance.
• Analyze supply chain KPIs and propose process improvements to enhance efficiency and service levels.

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Logistics, or a related field.
• 35 years of experience in logistics coordination, supply planning, or demand forecasting, preferably in the consumer goods or home appliances industry.
• Strong knowledge of international shipping, customs procedures, and inventory management.
• Proficient in Excel, ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics), and demand planning tools.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.

• Competitive compensation and performance-based incentives.
• Strategic role with visibility across commercial, finance, and operations functions.
• Exposure to international supply chain practices and global coordination.
• Supportive and collaborative work culture with opportunities for professional growth.
• Continuous training and development on tools and best practices.