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The Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Company; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 167,000 - 234,000; Full time

Job summary

SADAFCO in Jeddah is seeking a Production Planning Specialist to organize daily and weekly supply and demand planning, translating the sales forecast into a practical production schedule that keeps finished goods flowing efficiently.

You will liaise with Supply Chain, ensure availability of packaging and raw materials, manage MO creation, backlogs, and KPI reporting with a focus on GMP/GHP and timely reporting.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor degree in business administration or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant planning experience in FMCG.
• Good MS Office knowledge, excellent MS Excel skills.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize and multi-task under pressure.
• ERP knowledge and understanding is a must.
• Excellent planning, scheduling and organizational skills.
• Languages: English and Arabic; Arabic is a plus.
• Familiarity with SKUs creation, BOMs and materials masters updates.
• Accurate and detail oriented.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with Supply Chain to get updated sales forecast and create weekly/monthly production plans.
• Account for production capacity, resources, machine availability, and material constraints.
• Ensure packaging, raw materials and other materials are available on time and stored properly.
• Prepare supply plans for third party items and provide daily feedback on scheduling details.
• Communicate and execute all production schedule changes for unplanned events.
• Ensure MO is created on time and back-lush reports reflect actual results.
• Control finished goods inventory within limits and coordinate factory services.
• Supervise planning activities and train store keepers, forklift drivers, and staff.
• Follow GMPs and GHPs to maintain a safe, clean environment compliant with standards.
• Escalate out-of-stock, delays, or defects; contribute to KPI reporting and meetings.

Skills

Time management

ERP knowledge

Planning & scheduling

MS Office

MS Excel

Languages (English/Arabic)

Education

Diploma/ Bachelor degree in business administration or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

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Organize the daily and weekly factory’s supply and demand planning tasks based on the review the sales forecast submitted to create and implement a detailed and achievable production schedule whereby the customers are assured of an efficient and uninterrupted flow of quality finished goods.

Key Accountabilities

• Liaise with Supply Chain in order to get the updated sales forecast so as to create weekly and monthly production plans, taking into account the factory’s production capacity, capability and constraints with regard to available resources, availability of machines based on planned service schedules and availability of packaging and raw materials (PM/RM).
• Ensure all primary and secondary packaging materials, raw materials and all additional materials (including chemicals and wooden pallets) will be available on time and stored in the designated areas as per the company’s standards.
• Prepare supply plans for third party items.
• Provide continuous daily feedback to ensure scheduling info is kept up to date, including but not limited to; start/end times, resources, losses, CIP times, materials sequences, trials, product changes, changeovers, mix/max batch sizes etc.
• Communicate and execute all needed production schedule changes for any unplanned events.
• Ensure MO is created on time and back-lush reports are correctly reflecting the actual results
• Control and maintain the finished goods inventory level within the limits and liaise with the technical projects team for factory shut downs and major services.
• Supervise and organize other assigned activities and planning duties (Meals demand, solid waste handling, archive, write offs, ERP operations, contact with casual suppliers, keep employees legal documents up to date, additional reports etc.).
• Recruit, hire, train and coach store keepers, forklift drivers and workers and assess their performance.
• Follow the good manufacturing practices (GMPs) and good hygiene practices (GHPs) to ensure a clean and safe working environment that comply with company’s health, safety, environmental and food safety standards.
• Escalate the critical situations (Out of stock, delivery delays, product defects) as andwhen the situation arises.
• Participate in daily, weekly and monthly meetings to provide the plant’s performance data and KPIs (Output, losses, efficiencies, plan attainment, labor data etc.). Prepares the weekly and monthly report and ensure that the BBPs and KPIs files are filled up to date.
• Follow SADAFCO operating system (SOS) and participate for continuous improvement and lean activities.

Job Requirements

• Educational level: Diploma/ Bachelor Degree in business administration or related field.
• Minimum 5 Years of relevant planning experience in the FMCG industry.
• Good MS office knowledge, excellent MS excel skills.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize, multi-task and work under high pressure and tight deadlines.
• ERP knowledge and understanding is a must.
• Excellent planning, scheduling and organizational skills.
• Excellent experience in materials handling.
• Languages: Very good verbal & written communication skills in English, Arabic is a plus.
• Familiarity with SKUs creation, BOMs and materials masters updates
• Insistence in accuracy.

SADAFCO

Since its establishment in 1976, SADAFCO has become one of the leading companies in the manufacturing, distribution, and sale of food products in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, with a wide presence across the Middle East. Through its distinguished brands such as Al-Saudia and Crispy, we take pride in being pioneers in the long-life milk, tomato paste, and ice cream markets.

At SADAFCO, we believe that our success is built on the talents of our diverse and exceptional team. We work with more than 3,000 employees from 49 nationalities, providing a stimulating work environment that supports innovation and professional development.

In line with Saudi Vision 2030, we focus on talent development through continuous learning programs and leadership training. We are committed to building real career paths that offer employees a supportive environment and resources to help them succeed and grow.

Looking toward the future, sustainability remains at the core of our strategy. We aim to achieve carbon neutrality by 2060 and are working to transform our fleet to zero-emission vehicles by 2045.

If you are looking for a workplace that offers opportunities for learning, growth, and contributing to a sustainable and impactful industry, SADAFCO is your destination.

Join our team and be part of our success story, striving to deliver the best for consumers and the community alike.