Material Management Analyst

My.dormakaba; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading material management company in Dubai is seeking a Material Management Analyst to oversee material flow from Sales Order validation to Purchase Order processing. This role is pivotal in optimizing inventory and ensuring collaboration across Procurement, Production, and Sales teams. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and 3-6 years of experience in Material Planning or Supply Chain Analytics, along with advanced skills in Excel and data analysis tools.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of experience in Material Planning, Inventory Management or Supply Chain Analytics.
• Proficient in data analysis and visualization.

Responsibilities

• Validate and process Purchase Requisitions for procurement.
• Manage inventory and replenishment plans.
• Support Sales & Operations Planning process.
• Collaborate with teams for smooth order flow.

Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Power Query knowledge

Power BI proficiency

Working knowledge of SAP MM

Understanding of safety stock management

Excellent organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain or a related field

Tools

SAP MM

Job description

We are seeking a proactive and analytical Material Management Analyst to manage end-to-end material flow from Sales Order validation to Purchase Order processing ensuring material availability optimized inventory and smooth coordination across Procurement Production and Sales. This role plays a critical part in maintaining business continuity cost efficiency and delivery reliability. It represents an evolved version of the Material Planner role shifting from daily operational tasks to strategic process improvement and data-driven material management.

Key Responsibilities

• Validate and process all Purchase Requisitions (PRs) to initiate timely procurement.
• Manage inventory and replenishment plans to prevent stockouts.
• Review and update safety stock levels quarterly based on business trends.
• Support the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process with forecast tracking and material availability planning.
• Reduce un-used stock through data-driven initiatives.
• Collaborate with Procurement Sales and Production teams to ensure smooth order flow.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset - a smart data-driven thinker with high ownership.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel Power Query and Power BI proficiency for data analysis and visualization.
• Working knowledge of SAP MM (Material Management) and understanding of MRP logic.
• Clear understanding of safety stock management.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills with attention to accuracy and timelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Supply Chain or a related field.
• 36 years of experience in Material Planning Inventory Management or Supply Chain Analytics.

Required Experience:

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