Demand Planning Analyst

Role overview

Palomba General Trading LLC is seeking a Demand Planning Analyst to join its Doha team on a full-time, on-site basis. The role supports forecasting, supply planning, and inventory optimization across an international product portfolio.

About the company

Palomba General Trading LLC is an international trading business based in the United Arab Emirates. It connects manufacturers with industrial buyers across the Middle East, Europe, and selected overseas markets. The company works with pharmaceutical ingredients, nutraceutical ingredients, botanical extracts, food ingredients, essential oils, natural fragrances, and other specialty raw materials used in the pharmaceutical, food, cosmetic, and wellness sectors.

Compensation and benefits

The monthly pay range for this position is QAR 20,000 to QAR 30,000. In addition to base pay, the package includes a performance bonus, private medical insurance, an annual flight ticket, annual leave as per company policy, and opportunities for career growth within an international trading environment.

Key responsibilities

• Create demand forecasts for a portfolio of international products.
• Track sales movement and historical usage patterns to support planning decisions.
• Work closely with Sales, Procurement, and Supply Chain teams to align demand plans.
• Contribute to inventory optimization and healthy stock availability.
• Build planning reports and KPI dashboards for management review.
• Review forecast performance and suggest practical improvements.
• Liaise with suppliers on production planning matters.
• Support planning for new product introductions.
• Help balance inventory across different international markets.
• Keep planning data updated in ERP systems.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a closely related field is required.
• Prior exposure to demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain work is preferred.
• Strong comfort with analytics and numerical interpretation is expected.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills are essential.
• ERP system experience is an advantage.
• Good organization and communication abilities are important.
• Professional-level English is required.

Preferred industry exposure

• Pharmaceutical ingredients
• Nutraceutical ingredients
• Food ingredients
• Botanical extracts
• Essential oils
• Specialty chemicals

What the company offers

• An international work setting.
• Exposure to suppliers and customers across global markets.
• Professional development support.
• Potential for long-term career progression.
• A competitive compensation package.
• A bonus tied to performance.
• Broader international business exposure.

Equal opportunity statement

The employer states that all qualified candidates will be considered equally, without discrimination based on gender, age, nationality, ethnicity, religion, or disability.