Planning Engineer-Data Cable

Anzaa Consultants; Sharjah; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in cable production seeks a skilled Planning Engineer to enhance their production processes. This role offers a chance to implement efficient planning and scheduling strategies, align resources, manage inventory levels, and work closely with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates will have a degree in engineering and relevant experience in production planning, particularly in cable manufacturing.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in production planning or scheduling.
• Strong understanding of production processes and supply chain management.
• Experience in cable manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage production schedules based on orders and production capabilities.
• Monitor and control inventory levels to ensure uninterrupted flow.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure alignment on production goals.

Skills

Planning & Scheduling

Inventory Management

Risk Management

Problem-Solving

Data Analysis

Quality Assurance

Resource Allocation

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Compliance

Reporting

Continuous Improvement

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial)

Tools

ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle)

Production planning software

Job description

Our client, a leading manufacturer of Instrumentation, Control, Data Cables, Fire Resistant Cables, and Low Voltage Power Cables, is seeking a skilled and motivated Planning Engineer to join their team.

Key Responsibilities

• Production Planning & Scheduling: Develop, implement, and manage production schedules based on customer orders, forecasts, and production capabilities, ensuring on-time delivery and adherence to quality standards.
• Resource Allocation: Efficiently allocate materials, machinery, and workforce to meet production requirements, ensuring optimal resource utilization and minimizing downtime.
• Inventory Management: Monitor and control inventory levels of raw materials, components, and finished goods to ensure uninterrupted production flow while minimizing excess stock.
• Collaboration with Cross-functional Teams: Work closely with the procurement, production, maintenance, and quality teams to ensure alignment on production goals, material availability, and maintenance schedules.
• Data Analysis & Reporting: Track production performance and provide regular reports on key metrics such as production output, lead times, and resource utilization. Identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Continuous Improvement: Suggest and implement improvements to production planning processes to enhance efficiency, reduce lead times, and optimize resource use.
• Risk Management: Proactively identify potential production delays or issues and develop contingency plans to mitigate any risks to the production schedule.
• Compliance & Quality Assurance: Ensure that production schedules align with quality standards and regulatory requirements, working with the Quality Assurance team to resolve any issues that may impact production.
• Documentation & Record Keeping: Maintain detailed records of production plans, schedules, changes, and performance data for transparency and compliance.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or a related field).
• 3-5 years of experience in production planning or scheduling, ideally in a manufacturing environment (preferably cable manufacturing).
• Strong understanding of production processes, supply chain management, and resource optimization.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and production planning software.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to generate data-driven insights.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
  
  

Preferred Skills

• Experience in cable manufacturing (e.g., control, data, fire-resistant, or low voltage cables).
• Certification in Production Planning, Supply Chain Management, or Lean Manufacturing (e.g., APICS, Six Sigma).
• Familiarity with statistical analysis, demand forecasting, or production optimization tools.
  
  

Skills: erp systems,planning & scheduling,inventory management,organizational skills,risk management,problem-solving,scheduling,data analysis,quality assurance,resource allocation,production planning,interpersonal skills,compliance,management,reporting,continuous improvement,analytical skills,cable,communication skills