Raw Material Planner

Manufacturing Co (paints, coatings, petrochemicals); Umm Al Quwain; On-site; AED 56,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Manufacturing Co (paints, coatings, petrochemicals) in Umm Al Quwain, UAE, is hiring a Raw Material Planner to ensure production materials availability, optimize inventory, and reduce shortages and obsolescence within the procurement team.

The role requires strong MRP/ERP knowledge, BOM accuracy, and hands-on experience in chemical or manufacturing industries. You will monitor stock levels, coordinate with Purchasing, and prepare reports on material availability and shortages.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required.
• Proven experience in material planning/MRP within manufacturing or chemical sectors.
• Strong knowledge of MRP, BOM, inventory control, and production planning.

Responsibilities

• Calculate raw material requirements using production plans, forecasts and MRP.
• Monitor stock levels, safety stock, minimum order quantities, and supplier lead times.
• Identify shortages and coordinate with Purchasing and suppliers on deliveries.
• Track excess, slow-moving, and near-expiry materials.
• Maintain planning parameters in the ERP and ensure data accuracy.
• Prepare material availability, shortage, and inventory reports.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Coordination

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain

Industrial Engineering

Chemistry

Tools

ERP system

MRP

BOM management

Job description

Hiring: Raw Material Planner

Location: Umm Al Quwain, UAE | Factory-based

Salary: AED 5,000 - 6,000 per month

We're hiring a Raw Material Planner to ensure production has the materials it needs while controlling inventory and reducing shortages, excess stock, and obsolete materials. The position sits within the procurement team.

Key responsibilities:

• Calculate raw material requirements using production plans, forecasts, and MRP.


• Monitor stock levels, safety stock, minimum order quantities, and supplier lead times.


• Identify potential shortages and coordinate with Purchasing and suppliers on deliveries.


• Track excess, slow-moving, and near-expiry materials.


• Maintain accurate planning parameters in the ERP.


• Prepare material availability, shortage, and inventory reports.

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of material planning/MRP experience, preferably in paint, chemical, or manufacturing companies.


• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field.


• Strong knowledge of MRP, BOM, inventory control, and production planning.


• Hands-on ERP experience and strong analytical and coordination skills.


• Previous raw material buying experience, particularly chemical products, is an advantage.