Senior Defence Production Planner - Master Scheduling Expert

Al Tariq; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

LAHAB Defence Systems (LDS) seeks a Sr. Planning Specialist to manage a dynamic master production schedule covering raw materials, equipment, manpower, production timelines, and customer delivery/PDI.

The role supports strategic planning and maintains schedules that meet requirements while minimizing shortages and surplus. The successful candidate will coordinate with BDS, Stores & Logistics, Procurement, and Production teams, lead forecasting activities, and ensure compliance with safety

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in manufacturing, especially production planning, operations, scheduling and forecasting.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, preferably in the defence industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• Strong skills in sales forecasting and trend analysis.
• Fluent in Arabic and English.

Responsibilities

• Monitor forecasts, master production schedules, delivery/PDI, and production schedules.
• Coordinate with BDS, Stores & Logistics, Procurement, and Production teams.
• Lead production planning, scheduling, and forecasting activities.
• Provide insights to improve efficiency and reduce cost.
• Prioritize operations to ensure maximum performance and minimal delays.
• Determine manpower, equipment, and raw materials required for production demand.
• Prepare and update MRP and Bills of Materials in ERP.
• Prepare production orders and dashboards in ERP.
• Inform internal customers of production changes.
• Maintain production schedules aligned with customer requirements.
• Integrate safety, health, and environmental standards into processes.

Skills

Forecasting

Trend analysis

Production planning

Scheduling

Arabic language

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

Job description

LAHAB Defence Systems (LDS) seeks a Sr. Planning Specialist to manage a dynamic master production schedule covering raw materials, equipment, manpower, production timelines, and customer delivery/PDI.

The role supports strategic planning and maintains schedules that meet requirements while minimizing shortages and surplus. The successful candidate will coordinate with BDS, Stores & Logistics, Procurement, and Production teams, lead forecasting activities, and ensure compliance with safety