Materials Planner

VHR; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading materials management firm in Dubai is seeking a Materials Planner to manage orders, material flow, and optimize supply chain processes. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of experience, along with proficiency in SAP and strong analytical skills. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement and cost reduction in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in material planning.
• Prior experience with SAP, especially in production and material modules.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and monitor orders and material requirements.
• Manage part allocation and material flow.
• Resolve delivery risks in the supply chain.

Skills

Material planning

SAP

Microsoft Excel

English proficiency

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Description

MATERIALS PLANNER

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Initiate and monitor orders and material requirements needed to support internal customers.
• Manage part allocation, material flow, and shortage management.
• Manage safety stock levels.
• Handle stock transfers / interplant transfers.
• Resolve delivery risks in the supply chain by sourcing from alternate suppliers.
• Support annual inventory counts.
• Understand the production schedule and communicate with the organization about impacts to schedule.
• Work within the SAP system to continually seek opportunities to enhance the production and supply chain process using problem-solving techniques.
• Interface with Finance, Operations, Quality, and Engineering to support integrated value stream reporting and solutions.
• Lead and participate in making material allocation priority decisions on critical parts.
• Support supply chain logistics and drive cost reduction opportunities.
• Participate in process improvement opportunities using ACE and Lean Strategies for accurate inventory accounting and financial reporting.
• Implement root-cause corrective actions to maintain high-quality standards.
• Demonstrate commitment to the EH&S program by following policies & procedures, completing required training, and supporting EH&S activities.
• Manage excess and obsolete inventory.

Qualifications & Skills :

• Bachelor's Degree and at least 5 years of experience in material planning.
• Prior experience with SAP, especially in production and material modules.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• High level of English proficiency.
• Strong planning and organizational skills with adaptability to changing priorities.
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of employees, management, suppliers, and customers.
• Solid manufacturing and materials background.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Practical application of continuous improvement principles.
• Self-motivated with a desire for growth and development.
• Ability to meet commitments and resolve conflicting priorities.
• Work ethic focused on timely issue resolution.