Production Planner

Loft Orbital Solutions; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace firm in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Production Planner to create and manage production schedules for spacecraft. This role bridges Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain, driving process rigor in a high-complexity manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of experience in production planning, expertise in MRP/ERP systems, and a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in production planning, scheduling or inventory management.
• Expert knowledge of MRP/ERP systems.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for scheduling and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize production schedules for spacecraft assembly.
• Analyze BOMs to forecast material needs.
• Coordinate workload across multiple programs.

Skills

Production planning

Inventory management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or related field

Tools

MRP/ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, Oracle, SAP)

Microsoft Excel

MS Project

Job description

Wanna join the adventure

As a Production Planner at Orbitworks you’ll be the first of your kind, a core bridge between Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain and Programs. You’ll lead the creation and management of detailed production schedules and material plans to support the build, integration and testing of our spacecraft. This is a critical hands‑on role where you’ll drive process rigor and help scale production systems from the ground up. You’ll work directly with ERP/MRP systems, optimize workflows and play a key part in meeting our delivery milestones in a high‑mix, high‑complexity manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and optimize production schedules for spacecraft assembly, integration and testing (AIT)
• Analyze BOMs and program inputs to forecast material and resource needs
• Coordinate and prioritize production workload across multiple programs and work centers
• Plan, execute and maintain demand integrity in ERP/MRP systems to drive procurement and production
• Identify and resolve issues related to material shortages, schedule conflicts and production bottlenecks
• Establish and maintain data accuracy in ERP (e.g., item attributes, replenishment strategies, routings)
• Generate reports and metrics to provide visibility into production health, material status and risk areas
• Contribute to continuous improvement of planning processes and system enhancements

Must Haves

• 37 years of experience in production planning, scheduling or inventory management
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Expert knowledge of MRP/ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, Oracle, SAP)
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and/or MS Project for scheduling, forecasting and analysis
• Strong understanding of BOM structures, routings and inventory management principles
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across departments
• Strong attention to detail, proactive problem‑solving and ability to work in a dynamic environment

Nice to Haves

• Experience in aerospace, defense or high‑tech manufacturing
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies
• APICS or PMI certification (CPIM, CSCP, PMP)
• SQL or other programming experience for data extraction and automation
• Ability to obtain a security clearance

Orbitworks mission is to make space simple for organizations that want to deploy physical and virtual missions to space. Building on Loft Orbitals heritage, Orbitworks will be the first commercial firm in the United Arab Emirates to mass‑manufacture satellites. Orbitworks aims to manufacture tens of satellites annually and operates out of a 50,000‑square‑foot facility in Abu Dhabi.