Role Purpose:
Manage demand/material planning and local procurement for Flour Country’s bakery operations, ensuring raw materials and packaging are available at the right quantity, time and cost.
Key Responsibilities:
Convert sales/production forecasts into raw material & packaging requirements.
Manage local UAE procurement, RFQs, supplier negotiations and PO follow-up.
Plan materials based on BOM/recipes, consumption, stock, MOQ, lead times and safety stock.
Monitor inventory, DOH, ageing, expiry and potential shortages.
Coordinate closely with Bakery Chef, Production, Warehouse and Supply Chain teams.
Develop alternate suppliers and identify cost-saving opportunities.
Track supplier OTIF, fill rate, pricing and material availability.
Desired Candidate Profile
Required Skills & Qualifications:
3–5 years’ experience in procurement/material/demand planning.
Experience in bakery, food manufacturing, central kitchen, catering or FMCG preferred.
Good understanding of bakery ingredients, packaging and UAE local sourcing.
Strong Excel skills; SAP/MM/MRP experience preferred.
Analytical, hands-on and commercially oriented.