Strategic Production Planning Lead

EDGE Group PJSC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 335,000 - 469,000; Full time

Job summary

LAHAB Defence Systems (LDS) in the UAE seeks a Senior Planning Specialist to own the master production schedule, covering raw materials, equipment, manpower, production timelines, and delivery to customers.

You will develop an integrated planning process across projects and contracts, supporting strategic planning and maintaining a schedule that minimizes shortages while avoiding unnecessary surplus.

Qualifications

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

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, release, and monitor production orders/job cards in ERP.
• Prepare production and storage forecast reports.
• Ensure effective communication across departments to maintain achievable production.
• Prepare and update production/delivery dashboards for management.
• Inform internal customers of production changes.
• Maintain production schedules aligned with customer requirements.
• Integrate world-class safety, health, and environmental standards into processes.
• Assist in monthly production forecasts.
• Confirm delivery dates with the BDS Department.
• Create weekly production schedules and coordinate with Team Leaders.
• Monitor material supply, identify discrepancies between forecasts, sales cycles, inventory, and WIP, and recommend purchasing adjustments.
• Check status of in-stock or scheduled components.
• Achieve 100% accuracy in delivery timelines and information provided to team members.
• Ensure legal compliance and reduce risk of non-compliance.
• Advise managers on best-practice policies and procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality, uphold company values, and supervise junior staff.

Skills

Production planning

Scheduling

Forecasting

Sales forecasting

Trend analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Related field

Tools

ERP

MRP

Job description

LAHAB Defence Systems (LDS) in the UAE seeks a Senior Planning Specialist to own the master production schedule, covering raw materials, equipment, manpower, production timelines, and delivery to customers.

You will develop an integrated planning process across projects and contracts, supporting strategic planning and maintaining a schedule that minimizes shortages while avoiding unnecessary surplus.