Planning Senior Analyst

Alkhorayef Petroleum Company; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 480,000 - 680,000; Full time

Job summary

Alkhorayef Petroleum Company in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Planning Specialist responsible for end-to-end manufacturing planning, including MRP/RRP within Oracle Fusion and MES integration. You will maintain planning master data, resolve MRP alerts, and coordinate with Production to ensure on-time schedules.

The role requires a strong background in production planning, data analysis, and ERP systems, with 3–5 years of manufacturing experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 3–5 years experience in manufacturing planning (production and material).
• Excellent communication and reporting skills.
• Strong knowledge of production planning and quality control principles.
• MS Office and ERP systems experience, preferably Oracle Fusion.

Responsibilities

• Assist in executing and maintaining MRP and RRP within Oracle Fusion.
• Maintain planning master data (lead times, safety stock, planning parameters).
• Review and resolve MRP exception messages daily to maintain schedule integrity.
• Coordinate with Production Supervisors to align MPS with capacity constraints.
• Support MES configuration and continuous improvement, integrating real-time shop floor data.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Supply Chain to reduce lead times using MES and data analysis.
• Release inventory PRs to Purchasing to ensure material availability.
• Facilitate inventory transfers between Business Units to optimize stock usage.
• Collaborate with Sustaining Engineering to repurpose non-finished goods inventory to reduce obsolescence.
• Serve as liaison between Engineering and Purchasing to procure samples prior to full-scale purchasing.
• Monitor open orders and escalate urgent requirements to Purchasing.
• Update the Material Shortage Report with Purchasing and Planning for shortages and recovery plans.
• Advise on shipment modes and coordinate with Customer Service for alignment with operations.
• Track inventory metrics and identify opportunities for improvement (cycle time, stock levels).
• Participate in Kaizen/Lean/Six Sigma initiatives focused on planning efficiency.
• Generate regular planning performance reports for MPS adherence, MRP execution, lead times, and capacity.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

ERP systems

MS Office

Production planning

Data analysis

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Electrical Engineering

Tools

Oracle Fusion

MS Excel

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the execution and maintenance of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and Resource Requirements Planning (RRP) within Oracle Fusion, ensuring accurate demand signals are translated into actionable procurement and production orders.
• Maintain and update planning master data in Oracle Fusion, including item lead times, safety stock levels, and all other planning parameters, to ensure data accuracy as the foundation for reliable MRP outputs.
• Review and resolve MRP exception messages daily — including reschedule-in/out recommendations, cancellations, and past-due orders — to maintain schedule integrity.
• Coordinate with Production Supervisors and Shop Floor teams to align the Master Production Schedule (MPS) with actual capacity constraints, flagging bottlenecks and recommending corrective actions.
• Support the configuration, monitoring, and continuous improvement of the Advanced Manufacturing Execution System (MES), integrating real-time shop floor data into planning workflows to improve scheduling accuracy and reduce unplanned downtime.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to identify and eliminate root causes of extended lead times, leveraging MES insights, historical data analysis, and supplier development initiatives to drive measurable cycle time reductions.
• Release inventory Purchase Requisitions (PRs) to Purchasing to ensure uninterrupted material availability.
• Facilitate inventory transfers between Business Units (BUs) when usable inventory is identified, optimizing stock utilization across the organization including global stock.
• Collaborate with Sustaining Engineering to explore and implement alternative design options that utilize existing non-finished goods inventory, reducing obsolescence and write-offs.
• Serve as the primary liaison between Engineering and Purchasing to facilitate the procurement of samples prior to full-scale purchasing.
• Monitor the progress of open orders and elevate urgent requirements with Purchasing to ensure delivery schedules are met.
• Maintain and update the Material Shortage Report (MSR) by coordinating with Purchasing, Production Planning, and Customer Service, ensuring a clear and actionable overview of material shortages and recovery plans.
• Advise on shipment modes and coordinate with Customer Service for final confirmation to align with operational requirements.
• Continuously track and report on inventory metrics, including inventory levels versus targets, inventory trends, fast- and slow-moving stock, and supplies to other BUs, while identifying alternate options for better inventory management.
• Participate in cross-functional continuous improvement initiatives (Kaizen, Lean, or Six Sigma) focused on planning process efficiency, lead time compression, and inventory reduction.
• Generate regular planning performance reports covering MPS adherence, MRP execution rates, lead time trends, and capacity utilization, providing actionable insights to the Planning Manager.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree or diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent is required.
• Minimum 3 to 5 Years Experience in Manufacturing Planning for both Production and Material.
• Excellent communication skill.
• Good reporting and documentation skills.
• Excellent knowledge of production planning and quality control principles.
• Excellent knowledge of manufacturing process.
• Working knowledge of MS Office and ERP systems, preferably Oracle Fusion.
• Excellent Analytical Skills.