Strategic Master Planner: S&OP & MPS Lead

AD Robotics; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

ADRobotics is seeking a Master Planner to own demand planning, S&OP, and the master production schedule (MPS) as the top role in the Planning pillar. You will translate forecasts into a realistic aggregate plan and align with Commercial, Finance, and Manufacturing Engineering to keep the schedule current as the business scales.

You will lead the S&OP process, monitor forecast accuracy, and guide downstream planners toward a single, coherent master plan while reporting to senior Operations

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in master scheduling, demand planning, S&OP, or planning leadership.
• Experience owning or leading an S&OP process.
• ERP systems experience (SAP/Oracle or similar) for demand planning and master scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain the Master Production Schedule (MPS) translating demand forecasts into an executable plan.
• Lead the S&OP process aligning demand, supply, and financial plans.
• Maintain rolling demand forecast and reconcile forecast accuracy over time.
• Analyze macro capacity constraints and flag risks to leadership.
• Direct and align Planners on execution priorities from the MPS.
• Own ERP planning configuration supporting accurate downstream planning.
• Report schedule attainment, forecast accuracy, and inventory/capacity strategy to leadership.
• Support new product introductions at the macro level with ramp curves and capacity plans.

Skills

S&OP leadership

Master scheduling

Demand planning

ERP proficiency

Cross-functional communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM or CSCP) a plus

Tools

SAP/Oracle/APICS tools

Job description

ADRobotics is seeking a Master Planner to own demand planning, S&OP, and the master production schedule (MPS) as the top role in the Planning pillar. You will translate forecasts into a realistic aggregate plan and align with Commercial, Finance, and Manufacturing Engineering to keep the schedule current as the business scales.

You will lead the S&OP process, monitor forecast accuracy, and guide downstream planners toward a single, coherent master plan while reporting to senior Operations