Production Planner

Careers at UAE; Dubai; On-site; AED 112,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

Careers at UAE in Dubai is seeking a Production Planner responsible for overseeing the production planning process, scheduling shop floor personnel, and coordinating with stakeholders to ensure smooth workflows and timely delivery.

The role requires 3–5 years in production planning, SAP PP experience, strong English communication, and collaboration skills. You will optimize resources, manage inventory, and contribute to continuous improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering or a related field.
• 3–5 years’ experience in production planning in manufacturing.
• At least 2 years’ hands-on SAP PP module experience; MM and SAP GUI Scripting are a plus.
• Proficiency in MS Office; automation knowledge is an asset.
• Strong written and spoken English and good interpersonal skills.
• Team player with collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and coordinate production of company products.
• Develop and manage the production plan with lead times to meet deadlines.
• Optimize resource allocation to maximize efficiency and reduce delays.
• Forecast production requirements using analytical methods against demand.
• Adjust schedules based on daily operational changes.
• Identify root causes and implement process improvements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure smooth product flow.
• Prepare and present regular production reports with recommendations.
• Collaborate with Engineering on project technical aspects.
• Perform regular inventory management with supervisor and storekeeper.
• Monitor safety stock for semi-finished goods and STO items.
• Calculate and update costs for SFG, STO, MTO items.
• Conduct time-motion studies to keep routings accurate.

Skills

Strong communication skills in English

Team player / collaboration skills

Interpersonal abilities

MS Office automation knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

SAP PP

SAP MM

SAP GUI Scripting

MS Office

Job description

Production Planner

Position Overview

The Production Planner will be responsible for overseeing and managing the technical aspects of the production planning process. This includes scheduling shop floor personnel, analyzing inventory, estimating costs, and continuously updating product routings. The role also involves clear communication and collaboration with various stakeholders to ensure smooth production workflows.

Job Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and coordinate the production of company products.
• Develop and manage the production plan, detailing each operation’s structure and lead time to meet customer deadlines.
• Optimize resource allocation (manpower, machinery, materials, and methods) to maximize efficiency and mitigate production delays.
• Utilize analytical and mathematical methods to forecast production requirements against customer demand.
• Adjust production schedules as needed based on daily operational changes.
• Identify and resolve production issues by analyzing root causes and implementing process improvements.
• Work closely with all stakeholders to ensure smooth product flow and timely delivery.
• Prepare and present regular production reports to key stakeholders, providing recommendations for efficiency improvements.
• Collaborate with the Engineering team on technical aspects of projects.
• Perform regular inventory management in coordination with the Production Supervisor and Storekeeper to achieve KPIs.
• Monitor and manage safety stock levels for semi-finished goods (SFG) and Stock to Order (STO) items to ensure adequate inventory to meet customer and production demands.
• Calculate and update the costs of SFG, STO, and Made to Order (MTO) items to aid in final product cost determination.
• Conduct regular time-motion studies to keep product routings accurate and recommend improvements as necessary.

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, preferably Industrial Engineering.
• 3-5 years of experience in production planning, managing multiple projects within the manufacturing sector.
• At least 2 years of hands‑on experience with SAP, with mandatory experience in the PP module. Familiarity with the MM module and SAP GUI Scripting is an advantage.
• Proficiency in MS Office, with automation knowledge being an added benefit.
• Strong communication skills in English, both written and spoken.
• A team player with strong collaboration skills.
• Excellent interpersonal abilities, capable of handling complaints and urgent requests independently.
• Expertise in 4‑dimensional planning (Manpower, Materials, Methods, and Machinery).
• Knowledge and experience in Lean Manufacturing principles.