Senior Planning Officer

Al Khaznah Leathers; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 223,000 - 357,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Industry exposure

Job summary

Al Khaznah Leathers is seeking a Senior Planning Officer to oversee production and material planning across AKT, AKM, and AKF in Abu Dhabi. You will coordinate with Production, Procurement, Warehouse, and Planning teams to ensure schedules, material availability, and logistics run smoothly.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 5–7 years in planning or supply chain, with ERP and Excel proficiency. Leather manufacturing experience is a plus and the position is on site in the UAE.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 5–7 years of experience in production planning, material planning, or supply chain coordination.
• Experience in manufacturing, inventory, warehouse, or logistics operations.
• Knowledge of ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Experience in leather, footwear, or industrial manufacturing is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production plans based on order priorities and capacity.
• Coordinate material planning to ensure availability of raw materials and components.
• Monitor production progress and adjust schedules when required.
• Support inventory control, stock monitoring, and ERP data accuracy.
• Coordinate with Warehouse and Procurement for material movement and availability.
• Support logistics coordination including deliveries and internal movements.
• Maintain planning reports, schedules, and inventory trackers.
• Lead coordination with Production, Quality, Warehouse, and Operations teams.
• Identify planning risks, shortages, and delays and escalate as required.

Skills

Planning

Analytical skills

Coordination

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Senior Planning Officer is responsible for production and material planning across AKT, AKM, and AKF, ensuring production schedules, inventory availability, and logistics coordination are managed effectively. The role coordinates with Production, Procurement, Warehouse, and Planning teams to support smooth operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production plans based on order priorities and capacity.
• Coordinate material planning to ensure availability of raw materials and components.
• Monitor production progress and adjust schedules when required.
• Support inventory control, stock monitoring, and ERP data accuracy.
• Coordinate with Warehouse and Procurement for material movement and availability.
• Support logistics coordination including deliveries and internal movements.
• Maintain planning reports, schedules, and inventory trackers.
• Lead coordination with Production, Quality, Warehouse, and Operations teams.
• Identify planning risks, shortages, and delays and escalate as required.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 5–7 years of experience in production planning, material planning, or supply chain coordination.
• Experience in manufacturing, inventory, warehouse, or logistics operations.
• Knowledge of ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Experience in leather, footwear, or industrial manufacturing is an advantage.

Core Competencies

• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Good analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong coordination and communication skills.
• Experience managing planning, inventory, and logistics activities.
• Data-driven approach with ERP and reporting skills.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work with a growing manufacturing organization.
• Exposure to production planning, supply chain, and operational improvement initiatives.