# Area Demand and IBP Director – MEAP, Turkey & CIS — Abbott

Canonical: https://jobxdubai.com/jobs/31164887-area-demand-and-ibp-director-meap-turkey-cis
Location: Dubai, UAE
Type: full_time · Level: lead
Monthly salary: AED 12,000 to 18,000 per month (estimated, not employer-stated) (UAE salaries are tax-free)
Posted: 2026-10-14
Apply: https://abbott.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/abbottcareers/job/United-Arab-Emirates---Dubai/Area-Demand-and-IBP-Director---MEAP--Turkey---CIS_31164887

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## Description

JOB DESCRIPTION:
Lead the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) and Demand Management process across the MEAP & TR-CIS region, driving forecast accuracy, demand planning excellence, and cross-functional alignment. Partner with affiliates, regional stakeholders, and global teams to support S&OP, new product introductions, supply planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead regional IBP and S&OP processes, ensuring high-quality demand forecasting and planning across affiliates.
- Monitor forecast accuracy KPIs, identify improvement opportunities, and drive corrective actions.
- Coordinate cross-functional inputs from Commercial, Finance, Marketing, Supply Chain, Regulatory, and Quality teams.
- Manage New Product Introduction (NPI) planning and execution in partnership with global teams.
- Lead Influvac demand forecasting and allocation planning across the region.
- Drive Class A implementation, certification readiness, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Act as the regional liaison between affiliates, division, and global teams to resolve planning and supply challenges.
- Support adoption of new global processes, systems, dashboards, and reporting tools through training and change management.
Qualifications & Experience
- 10–12+ years of experience in Demand Planning, Supply Chain, IBP, or Sales & Operations Planning within a multinational environment.
- Strong leadership, stakeholder management, analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
- Experience leading cross-functional and regional teams.
- Advanced understanding of forecasting, S&OP, continuous improvement, and supply chain processes.
- MBA or postgraduate qualification preferred.
- Fluent in English.

The base pay for this position is
N/AIn specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:
Supply Chain
DIVISION:
EPD Established Pharma
LOCATION:
United Arab Emirates > Dubai : Dubai Airport Freezone, Building 5WA, Floor 8
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:
Standard
TRAVEL:
Yes, 20 % of the Time
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
No
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Not Applicable

## Requirements

10–12+ years of experience in Demand Planning, Supply Chain, IBP, or Sales & Operations Planning within a multinational environment. MBA or postgraduate qualification preferred. Fluent in English.

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