Production planner Project Management 10:27

AimGulf; Al Jubayl; On-site; SAR 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

AimGulf is seeking a Production Planner to translate business supply needs into actionable production schedules and to drive continuous improvement across the supply chain. You will optimize inventory, shorten lead times, and lead ERP system enhancements to ensure efficient plant operations.

The role requires 3–5 years in manufacturing or related fields, with strong MRP planning experience (Oracle ASCP or SAP APO) and BOM management skills.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years in manufacturing or related field.
• MRP planning with complex BOMs (thousands of parts).
• Experience in CNC, Fabrication, Assembly, and Testing environments.
• Experience in ETO/MTO settings.
• Familiar with Oracle ASCP and SAP APO.

Responsibilities

• Enter Build Plan(s) into ERP and manage Planning BOMs and resources.
• Convert MRP suggested requirements into purchase requisitions and manufacturing orders.
• Review MRP messages, resolve conflicts, and communicate with stakeholders.
• Attend production meetings to monitor scheduling and ETA.
• Communicate material availability or risks to production teams.
• Maintain ERP master data and ensure timely transactions.
• Meet urgent deadlines by reprioritizing planning activities and inventory checks.
• Represent the organization in a professional manner and follow company policies.

Skills

MRP planning

ERP systems

BOM management

Cross-functional comm

Education

Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing or supply chain

Tools

Oracle ASCP

SAP APO

Job description

The Production Planner will support the department by translating business supply needs into actionable production schedules. This role focuses on continuous improvement across the supply chain, optimizing inventory levels, shortening end-to-end lead times, and leading ERP system enhancements to ensure efficient plant operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Enter Build Plan(s) into the ERP system to support the use of planning tools. Develop and manage Planning BOMs and resources.
• Review and convert MRP (Oracle Supply Planning) suggested requirements into purchase requisitions and manufacturing orders.
• Review MRP compression and exception messages and resolve conflicts. Including ensuring regular communication with production/project management/procurement and the master scheduler.
• Attend production meetings to ascertain scheduling adherence, focusing on ETA/Demand supply.
• Support production management during the production meetings – communicating to the manufacturing team if the material is available to meet the manufacturing plan or highlighting the risks and leading to issue resolution.
• Reviewing the ERP system daily, making sure the material quantities are available in line with order due dates.
• Maintain ERP system data accuracy, including items master data, and through timely execution of transactions.
• Meet urgent deadlines by Re-prioritize planning activities/Check inventory.
• Represent the organization in a responsible and professional manner.
• Carry out other duties as and when business requirements dictate as may be reasonably expected by your supervisor.
• Follow all company policies and procedures.

Experience Required:

• 3 to 5 years relevant experience in manufacturing OR Industrial engineering OR Production OR equivalent.
• MRP planning experience with complex products with multi-layer BOMs and high individual parts count (1000s).
• Experience gained with a multi-disciplined MRP planning role covering CNC machining, Fabrication, Assembly, and Testing is essential.
• Experience as a planner working in an ETO or MTO business environment.
• Experience with the advanced planning system, i.e., Oracle ASCP, SAP APO.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver cost reduction and operational performance results.
• Demonstrated ability to create new master production scheduling methodologies.

Education Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing OR supply chain management OR Diploma OR equivalent in related field.

Skills Required:

• Experience with the advanced planning system, i.e., Oracle ASCP, SAP APO.

Employment / Job Type:

Full Time

About the Company:

An energy equipment and technology company supplying drilling rigs, downhole tools, pipe handling systems and production equipment. It also provides digital solutions and aftermarket services to oilfield and renewable energy operators worldwide.

Company Industry:

Manufacturing

Department / Functional Area:

Supply Chain

Closing Date:

Not mentioned (apply as soon as possible)