Supply & Demand Planner

Advanced BioCatalytics Industries; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Saudi Arabia is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee production planning and materials management. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in operations management, ensuring timely production and compliance with quality standards. Responsibilities include coordinating material flow, optimizing production processes, and collaborating with various departments to meet production goals. This role requires strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure while maintaining a goal-driven approach.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years experience in equivalent position.
• Knowledge in operations management.

Responsibilities

• Plan materials for production in line with requirements.
• Ensure goods are produced on time for distribution.
• Monitor jobs to ensure they finish on time and within budget.

Skills

Assertiveness

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Collaboration

Flexibility

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Role Purpose:

• Plan materials for specific production in line with production system requirements.
• Monitor and track top running items to allow forecasting.
• Ensuring system models are maintained using business intelligence and forecast information gathered from associated departments.
• Procure and plan materials in line with production system requirements.
• Organize production according to demand and quality standards.
• Ensure goods are produced on time for distribution in a profitable manner.

Be well-versed in production procedures and ways to optimize them.

Key Activities:

• Determines quantity & dates for materials needed to meet production schedule.
• Develops & executes material master, material planning for a product line.
• Ensures material requirements are satisfied within the allocated time frame.
• Prepare production planning sheet after coordination with various departments and to ensure the execute work as per plan.
• Update the planning sheet on day-to-day work, prepare reports and provide data for S & OP master file.
• Update supply chain & purchasing about production planning sheet.
• Maintain inventory cost at minimum level with the concept of zero inventory cost.
• Coordinates flow of materials within the manufacturing facility
• Coordinates transfer of materials to and from inventory or warehouse.
• Schedules and controls the release of materials and maintain MRP effectively.
• Monitors material inventory in the plant, in the warehouse, and by critical suppliers.
• Planning and monitoring the materials and products consumption.
• Plan & prioritize operations to ensure maximum performance and minimum delay.
• Determine manpower, equipment & raw materials needed to cover demand.
• Assign workers and other staff to particular production operations.
• Schedule shift according to production needs.
• Manage flow of inventory & make sure products are properly shipped to customers.
• Prepare and submit status and performance reports.
• Keep paperwork organized.
• Collaborate with quality control, warehouse, and other staff.
• Monitor jobs to ensure they will finish on time and within budget.
• Coordinate production workflow for one or multiple products.
• Obtain output info (number of finished products, percentage of defectives etc.).
• Address issues when they arise aiming for minimum disruption.
• Analyse business requirements and customer needs.
• Research methods to improve operations and reduce costs.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and regulation.
• Comply with HSE practice/ procedures in your area of control.
• Report any near miss/ accident directly to the supervisors.

Industry / Domain

• Production/ Operation

Necessary Knowledge and Experience

• A minimum of 8 years of overall experience in equivalent position
• Knowledge & experience in operations management.
• Familiarity with SAP/ C4C.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Education and Certification Minimum Requirements

• Engineering degree from 5 years accredited university with a minimum of 8 to 10 years of experience in similar operations

Skills:

• Assertiveness and confidence
• Goal-driven with ability to work under pressure
• Good problem-solving skills
• Decision-making
• Follow up & Coordination
• Collaboration
• Learning & Coaching
• Flexibility & Adaptability
• Persuasiveness