Supply Chain Planner

Knauf stands for opportunity. We know that opportunity looks different to each person, and we are proud that we see opportunity in everyone. This exciting role within Knauf GCC could be the perfect next opportunity for you to build a unique career, in a values-led culture with a clear purpose of making tomorrow a home for all of us. We are a global manufacturer of construction materials and within our Group, our 43,500 team members in 96 countries across 300 sites provide a huge opportunity for anyone with ambition and energy. We value everyone's contribution equally and we ask that you bring your whole self to work, to enrich the business further, as together we achieve more in a safe and inclusive environment. Knauf GCC is proud to be part of the Knauf Group. We have a heritage in Gypsum manufacturing and have big plans for the future. Our global reach in 96 countries continues to grow and we are looking for passionate, ambitious people to help us achieve our goals. We are all led by the same core values and believe in the powerful potential of large companies to have a positive impact on the world. We are now looking for another team mate to join us in Dubai as Supply Chain Planner. Can you say ‘yes’? Do you treat your colleagues with respect? Do you always have the customer in mind? Do you act with future generations in mind? Do you like to seek out opportunities to grow and develop? Do you have a proven track record of delivering results? As Supply Chain Planner at Knauf GCC, you will be responsible for managing an end-to-end supply chain that integrates demand, production, raw material availability, and inventory to ensure optimal service levels and cost-effective inventory management while balancing capacity, and material constraints. What You’ll Be Doing • Develop and maintain rolling forecasts (typically 3–18 months horizon). • Adjust forecasts based on market intelligence; discounts and large project pipelines. • Translate market insights into actionable adjustments and provide early visibility. • Collaborate closely with Sales, Key Account teams, as well as marketing. • Lead the Demand Review cycle within the S&OP process. • Consolidate and present demand assumptions, risks, and opportunities. • Track forecast accuracy (MAPE, WMAPE) and Bias at SKU and aggregate levels. • Support inventory optimization by improving forecast reliability. • Perform root cause analysis for forecast errors. • Maintain forecast data in Blue Yonder System. • Leverage analytical tools (Excel/Power BI/Tableau) for reporting and insights. • Translate demand plans into feasible production and material plans. • Lead supply review meetings, as part of the monthly S&OP process. • Create and maintain master production schedules (MPS) and line scheduling for gypsum boards, Ready Mix, and Profile plants. • Monitor plant capacity utilization and efficiency. • Ensure availability of key materials through collaboration with procurement team. • Set and manage safety stock levels for finished goods and critical raw materials. • Own and Track planning KPIs: service level (OTIF), Capacity utilization, inventory days, forecast accuracy (MAPE, WMAPE) and Bias. • Maintain planning parameters in SAP ERP/MRP system, while ensuring data accuracy (lead times, BOMs, production rates, safety stock). What We’d Love For You To Have We are interested in you as a person: your attitude, behaviors and values. As long as you have the willingness to learn anything you need for the role that you don't already have, we'd love to speak to you. If you have experience in the following areas – this is an added advantage: • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Economics, or Engineering. • 3-5 years’ experience in demand planning, supply planning and production planning (preferably in building materials, or FMCG). Please note that this role requires candidates with 3–5 years of experience only; applicants with more extensive experience will not be considered. • Strong understanding of forecasting techniques and demand planning processes. • Strong understanding of MRP, Capacity planning and S&OP processes. • Experience with ERP systems (preferably SAP and Blue Yonder), and tools (Excel, Power BI/Tableau). • Influencing and stakeholder management skills (Sales and commercial teams). • Strong communication, analytical and problem-solving skills. We’ll Provide • A competitive salary • Benefits What happens next? We appreciate that your time is precious and applying for a new job can be a lengthy process - so we have committed to replying to your application within 10 working days. Founded in 1932, Knauf is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of construction materials for interior design, building insulation, and design ceilings. Knauf entered the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia (MEASA) in 1997. Today, we are a leading player across the region, with operations spanning 15 countries and 19 state-of-the-art production facilities, driven forward by 2,000 high-performing professionals. Headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, MEASA's reach extends across Algeria, Cyprus, Egypt, the GCC, Ghana, Greece, India, Iraq, Kenya, Morocco, Nigeria, Tanzania, Tunisia, and Turkey. In MEASA, we offer the opportunity to be part of a global family of over 41,500 colleagues in 96 countries, who are dedicated to the same core values, and to a shared sense of purpose. We encourage all our people to shape their own career, with the freedom to stretch their skills and learn new ones. Driven by an unwavering commitment to quality, innovation and sustainability, we are building more than just exceptional gypsum-based solutions — we’re shaping a future we can all be proud of. Show more Show less

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Economics, or Engineering. 3-5 years’ experience in demand planning, supply planning and production planning (preferably in building materials, or FMCG). Strong understanding of forecasting techniques and demand planning processes. Strong understanding of MRP, Capacity planning and S&OP processes. Experience with ERP systems (preferably SAP and Blue Yonder), and tools (Excel, Power BI/Tableau). Influencing and stakeholder management skills (Sales and commercial teams). Strong communication, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Develop and maintain rolling forecasts (typically 3–18 months horizon). Adjust forecasts based on market intelligence; discounts and large project pipelines. Translate market insights into actionable adjustments and provide early visibility. Collaborate closely with Sales, Key Account teams, as well as marketing. Lead the Demand Review cycle within the S&OP process. Consolidate and present demand assumptions, risks, and opportunities. Track forecast accuracy (MAPE, WMAPE) and Bias at SKU and aggregate levels. Support inventory optimization by improving forecast reliability. Perform root cause analysis for forecast errors. Maintain forecast data in Blue Yonder System. Leverage analytical tools (Excel/Power BI/Tableau) for reporting and insights. Translate demand plans into feasible production and material plans. Lead supply review meetings, as part of the monthly S&OP process. Create and maintain master production schedules (MPS) and line scheduling for gypsum boards, Ready Mix, and Profile plants. Monitor plant capacity utilization and efficiency. Ensure availability of key materials through collaboration with procurement team. Set and manage safety stock levels for finished goods and critical raw materials. Own and Track planning KPIs: service level (OTIF), Capacity utilization, inventory days, forecast accuracy (MAPE, WMAPE) and Bias. Maintain planning parameters in SAP ERP/MRP system, while ensuring data accuracy (lead times, BOMs, production rates, safety stock).