Material Planning, Specialist | alfanar Electric

alfanar; Dubai; On-site; AED 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

alfanar is seeking a Material Planner in Dubai to manage planning and inventory processes, ensuring timely material availability for production. You will review forecasts, coordinate with procurement and production, and monitor stock accuracy to support operational efficiency.

The role emphasizes collaboration with warehousing, logistics, and quality teams to minimize shortages and optimize material flow in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• 2–4 years of work experience.
• Experience in material planning and inventory management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Material Planning Execution: apply established material planning procedures and review needs based on forecasts and schedules.
• Inventory Monitoring: track stock of materials and coordinate with warehouses to maintain accuracy.
• Stakeholder Coordination: liaise with procurement, production, sales, logistics and quality teams.
• Performance Tracking and Reporting: monitor KPIs and prepare status reports for management.
• Risk Identification and Mitigation: identify delays or shortages and propose corrective actions.

Skills

Materials Flow Analysis

Materials Handling

Education

Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Job description

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Description:

Requisition ID: 30341

City: AES Product UAE

Group overview:

Headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, we operate construction and manufacturing businesses, design & development centers and a host of facilities in the Middle East and other countries.

alfanar is involved in:

• Electrical, Electromechanical and Civil Engineering Construction
• Manufacturing and Marketing Electrical Construction Products
• Allied Engineering Services

Our Main Divisions:

• alfanar electric
• alfanar Construction
• alfanar Building Systems

alfanar electric

alfanar electric is the industrial arm of alfanar, manufacturing a variety of low, medium and high voltage electrical construction products.

alfanar electric operates industries in:

• Riyadh and Jubail, Saudi Arabia
• Dubai, UAE
• London, UK

alfanar has a development and engineering center in Chennai, India.

Industrial Complex, Riyadh

The center of alfanar’s industrial activities is alfanar Industrial Complex situated in the Third Industrial Zone on Al-Kharj Road, Riyadh.

Spread across 700,000 square meters, the Complex houses alfanar’s facilities.

The Complex has a comprehensive infrastructure including a data and communication center as well as a commercial zone.

Job Purpose

To execute material planning activities by reviewing demand, monitoring inventory levels, and coordinating with relevant stakeholders to ensure the timely availability of materials for production. The role supports operational efficiency by maintaining accurate planning data, monitoring performance, and addressing risks related to material supply.

Key Accountability Areas

Material Planning Execution

• Apply established material planning procedures in line with departmental requirements.
• Review material needs based on forecasts, production schedules, and inventory reports.
• Prepare and issue material requisitions to procurement within required timelines.

Inventory Monitoring

• Monitor stock levels of raw materials, components, and consumables to avoid shortages or excess.
• Coordinate with warehouse teams to maintain accurate inventory data and resolve variances.
• Suggest adjustments to stock policies based on usage trends and supplier lead times.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Liaise with procurement to follow up on supplier deliveries.
• Work with production planning teams to match material availability to manufacturing schedules.
• Coordinate with sales, logistics, and quality teams to ensure smooth material flow.

Performance Tracking and Reporting

• Monitor KPIs related to material availability, stock accuracy, and fulfillment rates.
• Prepare routine status reports on material planning for review by the Section Manager or Manager.
• Highlight issues affecting planning accuracy and propose corrective measures.

Risk Identification and Mitigation

• Detect potential risks such as delays, shortages, or inaccuracies in forecasts.
• Recommend mitigation actions, including safety stock adjustments or alternative sourcing options.

Role Accountability

HR Proficiency:

• Ability to obtain updated soft and technical skills related to the job
• To have a vision and a plan for the career path and how to achieve it.

Delivery:

• Perform the planned activities to meet the operational and development targets as per delivery schedules.
• Utilize resources effectively to achieve objectives within efficient cost and time.
• Provide a periodic report formatted by detailing the deviation and execution of planned tasks.

Problem-Solving:

• Solve any related problems arise and escape any complex operational issues.

Quality:

• Ensure quality requirements to develop effective quality control and processes including specifications for products or processes or related activities.

Business Process Improvements:

• Coordinate well-defined written systems, policies, procedures, and seek automations opportunities as much as possible.

Compliance:

• Comply to related policy and procedures and work instructions.

Health, Safety, and Environment:

• Ensure compliance of relevant safety, quality, and environmental management procedures and controls within defined area of work activity to guarantee safety, legislative compliance, and delivery of high-quality products/services.

Academic Qualification

Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Work Experience

2 to 4 Years

Technical / Functional Competencies

Materials Flow Analysis Materials Handling