Materials & External Manufacturing Senior Planner
- Receive monthly sales forecast for both local and export markets with 18 months of demand horizon.
- Generate monthly materials requirements plan “MRP” based on system output and make necessary modifications as per other required parameters as needed.
- Create purchase requisition as per defined guidelines shared by procurement team regarding pricing, suppliers’ allocation and delivery terms.
- Issue detailed delivery plan for materials in line with storage capability and production needs and share it with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- Call off materials with suppliers to assure timely delivery as per production needs.
- Weekly update for MRP based on demand changes for agility and react to market needs.
- Secure the coverage defined for each material based on set strategy and raise alerts at right time in case of risks.
- Collaborate with procurement team on materials sourcing strategy of each, re-work lead times and minimum order quantities based on business needs and market requirements.
- Follow up with logistics team to assure the smoothness of customs clearance and shipping process for imported materials delivery.
- Synchronize the materials receipts with warehouses and follow with suppliers on any discrepancy in quantities to be investigated.
- Get incoming quality team feedback regarding materials and manage replacement if needed with suppliers at minimum disturbance possible.
- Share materials needs at quarter and annual basis with finance and procurement for budget planning updates.
- Issue monthly materials stock status showing materials status and coverage based on forecast update.
- Lead action execution regarding stock reduction opportunities, liquidations, returns to suppliers or write off as per business guidelines.
- Raise early flag for near expiry material to take corrective action by either requesting shelf-life extension from suppliers or early start for production.
- Measure the supplier delivery performance and share it with the procurement team for any performance improvement needs.
- Manage the external manufacturing End to end cycle including demand planning, run material requirements and place order with suppliers to secure availability on time.
- Align external manufacturers with production requirements, secure materials delivery as per defined time plan and follow on quality release.
- Manage product availability as per defined stock strategy.
- Facilitate external manufacturer invoices settlement and payment.
Qualifications
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline.
Technical Skills
Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (SAP).
Strong knowledge of demand planning, forecasting, and inventory optimization.
Understanding of international trade regulations, customs clearance, and logistics.
Soft Skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and negotiation abilities for supplier and stakeholder management.
Leadership and organizational skills to manage cross-functional collaboration.
Years of Experience
3-5 years of progressive experience in supply chain, planning.
Additional Information
Role within the organization
Reporting to: Supply Chain Director.
job Location:
El Sheikh- Zayed