Spacecraft Production Planner: Optimize Schedules & BOMs

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

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.