Manufacturing Specialist 1 - Material Plan & Execution

LanceSoft Middle East; Eastern Province; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

LanceSoft Middle East is seeking a Manufacturing Specialist 1 - Material Plan & Execution in Saudi Arabia. The role focuses on planning and scheduling materials to meet customer requirements while coordinating with sales, regional teams and AMO to translate demand into orders.

You will develop regional forecasts, convert demand plans into physical orders, and monitor safety stock and aging inventory. Strong SAP and Excel skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in material planning or supply chain in manufacturing.
• Diploma or higher in supply chain or related field.
• Experience with SAP and MS Excel is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule materials to meet customer requirements while minimizing inventory and shipping costs.
• Create regional forecasts (12–18 months) and translate demand into physical orders.
• Collaborate with sales, regions, and S&OP processes to optimize delivery dates.

Skills

MRP/MPS planning

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Ownership & accountability

Communication

Team player

Education

Diploma or higher in supply chain

Associates' Degree in Supply Chain

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Job description

Manufacturing Specialist 1 - Material Plan & Execution

Duration: 1 year, extendable

Role Summary

Responsible for planning and scheduling of the materials required to execute the business. Works with the sales and commercial team, region personnel, AMO and supply chain to translate the demand (forecasts, sales orders, planned orders) across multiple time horizons in to physical orders and ensures they are delivered to meet the customer requirements.

The key responsibilities of the Materials Planner may include the following as well as other items required to execute the role,

• Works with the region sales and operations to create the regional forecast (12-18 mo) and global forecasts
• Works with the sales and operations team to convert the demand plans into physical orders. Understands business trends, opportunities and how they impact the demand forecast.
• Analyzes incoming demand: identifies order exceptions, misalignment with product rationalization strategy and opportunities to utilize existing inventory
• Plans and schedules order timelines to be consistent with customer requirements while minimizing inventory and shipping costs
• Works with the Product Line/Sales/Service Delivery to prioritize deliver dates as needed (push outs, pull ins)
• Performs various material management analysis such as statistical material consumption and forecasts, aged inventory, aged purchase orders, in-transit material analysis, safety stock, etc.
• Implements inventory stocking strategies
• Monitor levels of safety stock, global and aging inventory and works with regions and manufacturing plants to address accordingly
• Works with the AMO organization to ensure spare parts and asset demands are captured
• Works to ensure new assets, repaired assets and spares are captured with the Sales & Operations Planning process
• Assists in executing continuous improvement projects to maximize value.

Essential Requirements of the role (Experience / Skills / Competencies)

• Years of experience: 2+ years of experience in material planning, production planning or supply chain operations within a manufacturing environment
• Field of experience: Associates' Degree in Supply Chain or related field or equivalent experience (2+ years’ experience)
• Technical Skills: understanding or MRP/MPS planning concept
• Soft Skills: strong ownership and accountability, proactive and self driven, good communication, ability to work under pressure, detailed oriented, team player with professional attitude.
• Tools or Software (Required / Preferred): SAP, Microsoft excel and preferably power BI.
• Education Qualifications: Diploma or higher in supply chain or equivalent
• Industry Background or Experience (Required / Preferred): preferred in manufacturing or industrial oil and gas industry.
• Target Companies: Manufacturing companies with SAP based planning, oil and gas service companies.
• Off-limits Companies: N/A
• Required Accreditations / Qualifications / Certification / Licenses including Driving License: PMP is preferred

Desirable attributes of the worker (Experience / Skills / Competencies)

• Experience in a high-mix, make-to-order manufacturing environment
• Proven ability to identify risks early and proactively elevate issues impacting OTS
• Strong understanding of lead time drivers and material criticality
• Experience working closely with procurement, production, quality, and engineering
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and changing demands without constant supervision
• Demonstrated ownership in following up PRs, POs, and shortages until closure
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced operations environment
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail
• Willingness to support operational needs during urgent or critical situations
• Continuous improvement mindset with interest in process optimization and planning improvements
• Professional communication and stakeholder management skills