Demand and Supply Planner

AirQo; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

AirQ is seeking an experienced Demand & Supply Planner to balance customer demand, production capacity, inventory, and supplier capabilities to support uninterrupted manufacturing operations.

The role encompasses demand planning, material and production planning, procurement coordination, and inventory management, with emphasis on data-driven forecasting, ERP/MRP optimization, and cross-functional collaboration. Strong analytical skills and ERP experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor level degree in relevant field
• 3–7 years of experience in demand/ supply planning in manufacturing
• Familiarity with lean/JIT principles is a plus

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain demand forecast using historical data, inputs and events
• Translate forecast into time-phased supply requirements
• Prepare material and supply plans based on production schedule and BOM
• Monitor inventory, lead times, shortages and recovery plans
• Coordinate with Production, Procurement and Logistics to align plans
• Review Min/Max, Safety Stock, Reorder Points and PO cycles
• Support ERP/MRP processes and continuous improvement
• Provide regular reports on demand, supply and inventory performance
• Escalate risks and propose corrective actions

Skills

BOM understanding

MRP

ERP systems

Inventory planning

Excel/data analysis

KPI tracking

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Industrial Engineering, Business

Tools

Odoo ERP

Job description

AirQ is looking for an experienced Demand & Supply Planner to support our Supply Chain function and ensure the right balance between customer demand, production capacity, inventory, and supplier capabilities to maintain uninterrupted manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Demand Planning
• Build and maintain the demand forecast using historical consumption, requester inputs and known projects or events.
• Collect and validate demand from internal requesters; challenge unrealistic or incomplete requirements.
• Track forecast accuracy and bias, investigate gaps and adjust models and assumptions.
• Maintain demand master data (items, units of measure, lead times, consumption patterns).
• Consolidate demand from Sales, Production, R&D, and other relevant functions.
• Identify demand fluctuations, risks, and potential shortages.
• Translate the demand forecast into a time-phased supply requirement.
• Supply & Material Planning
• Prepare material and supply plans based on the production schedule, BOM, inventory levels, supplier lead times, and capacity.
• Ensure materials are available in the right quantity and at the required time to support production.
• Monitor open orders, expedite late deliveries and resolve shortages, quality or quantity issues.
• Identify material shortages and develop recovery plans.
• Define and periodically review Min/Max, Safety Stock, Re Order Qty, Reorder Points, and PO Cycles based on actual consumption and lead times.
• Support automated replenishment and MRP processes.
• Production Planning
• Coordinate with Production to align production capacity with demand.
• Monitor production capacity, bottlenecks, and constraints.
• Re-plan when there are changes in demand, material availability, production capacity, or supplier performance.
• Procurement & Supplier Coordination
• Provide Procurement with material requirements and planned order quantities.
• Coordinate supplier lead times, capacity, MOQ, delivery schedules, and critical material requirements.
• Monitor supplier commitments and elevate potential delivery risks.
• Support procurement with supplier performance data for reviews, sourcing and contract decisions.
• Inventory Management
• Monitor inventory levels, aging, excess, slow-moving, and obsolete materials.
• Keep inventory within agreed targets while protecting service levels.
• Optimize inventory while maintaining required production coverage.
• Analyze inventory against demand, lead time, MOQ, and safety-stock requirements.
• Support inventory reduction and working-capital improvement initiatives.
• Planning & Performance Analysis
• Maintain planning parameters and master data in ERP/MRP systems.
• Monitor KPIs such as:
• Forecast Accuracy
• Material Availability
• Production Plan Adherence
• Inventory Days / Inventory Turns
• Stockout Rate
• Supplier OTIF
• Excess & Obsolete Inventory
• Schedule Adherence
• Prepare regular demand, supply, inventory, and shortage reports.
• Cross-Functional Coordination
• Work closely with Production, Procurement, Logistics, Warehouse, Engineering/R&D, and Quality.
• Conduct regular Demand & Supply Planning meetings.
• Escalate critical supply risks and recommend corrective actions.
• Ensure alignment between the production plan, procurement plan, and inventory strategy.
• Prepare demand and supply inputs for the monthly S&OP or planning review.
• Highlight risks, constraints and scenarios, and propose mitigation actions.
• Communicate agreed plans and changes to requesters, procurement, warehouse and suppliers.
• Continuous Improvement
• Identify and implement improvements to planning processes, tools and supplier collaboration.
• Follow company policies, procurement procedures and internal controls.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of BOM, MRP, ERP, inventory planning, production capacity and supplier lead times.
• Strong Excel/data-analysis skills.
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes and supply-chain KPIs.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Problem-solving mindset for handling supply disruptions.

Experience

• Experience in serial production / aerospace / automotive / advanced manufacturing is an advantage.
• Experience implementing or improving MRP and automated replenishment.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, S&OP/IBP, inventory optimization, and supply-chain risk management.
• Experience working with ERP (Odoo) systems is an advantage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Industrial Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• 3–7 years of experience in demand planning, supply planning, production planning, or material planning within a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing/JIT (Just-In-Time) principles is an advantage.
• APICS/ASCM, CIPS, or similar supply-chain certification is an advantage.