Strategic Materials & Production Planner

GE Vernova, Inc.; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova, Inc. in Dubai is seeking a procurement and production planning professional with 6+ years in manufacturing. You will manage master planning, material processes, schedules, and purchasing needs while ensuring operational alignment with the production plan and KPIs.

You will coordinate with production, procurement and planning teams to secure material availability and mitigate supply constraints. Ideal candidates have ERP planning experience, BOM/PLM knowledge, and strong English

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited university.
• 6+ years experience in Procurement, Production Planning & Inventory Management in manufacturing.
• ERP-based planning experience with strong process understanding.
• Strong understanding of production planning, supply chain operations & material management.
• Knowledge of BOM management and PLM systems.
• Ability to manage supplier relationships, operational risks, and delivery commitments.
• Strong English communication (verbal and written).
• This role requires around 10% travel within region.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and expedite the flow of materials from suppliers and within departments according to production schedules.
• Plan and schedule material/production needs and align with KPIs and production plans.
• Optimize inventory levels and drive process improvements.
• Partner with production, procurement and planning teams to ensure material availability and address constraints.
• Develop knowledge of professional discipline and support roles with specialized expertise.
• Resolve issues using established procedures and consult supervisors for non-standard cases.
• Drive On-Time Delivery (OTD) performance through proactive planning and timely issue resolution.
• Collaborate across functions and maintain strong customer relationships as interface between customer and GE.

Skills

Strong English communication

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

Project planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

SAP

Ariba

PLM tools

Job description

GE Vernova, Inc. in Dubai is seeking a procurement and production planning professional with 6+ years in manufacturing. You will manage master planning, material processes, schedules, and purchasing needs while ensuring operational alignment with the production plan and KPIs.

You will coordinate with production, procurement and planning teams to secure material availability and mitigate supply constraints. Ideal candidates have ERP planning experience, BOM/PLM knowledge, and strong English