Production Planner & Scheduling Specialist

Emerson Electric Co; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson is seeking a Planner to coordinate manufacturing activities, ensuring on-time delivery per customer requirements and business commitments. You will manage order scheduling, production planning, inventory support, and cross-functional coordination from order release through shipment and invoicing.

Ideal candidates have a technical degree and 1–3 years in planning or manufacturing, with strong analytical skills, ERP knowledge, and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical discipline.
• 1-3 years of experience in planning, manufacturing, operations, or supply chain.
• Understanding of production planning and manufacturing processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of ERP systems and manufacturing workflows.
• Good communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production schedules based on demand and capacity.
• Coordinate order scheduling through shipment and invoicing.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Production, Quality, and Customer Service.
• Support inventory optimization and cost-saving initiatives.
• Prepare planning and operational reports (OTD, RCA, ITO, etc.).

Skills

Planning

Organizational skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

ERP systems familiarity

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related technical discipline

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Job Summary

The Planner is responsible for planning and coordinating manufacturing activities to ensure products are delivered on time in accordance with customer requirements and business commitments. This role manages order scheduling, production planning, inventory support, and cross-functional coordination to ensure efficient execution from order release through shipment and invoicing while maintaining compliance with quality, safety, and trade compliance requirements.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

Planning & Scheduling

• Develop and maintain production schedules based on customer demand, factory capacity, material availability, and business priorities.
• Validate customer requested delivery dates and support lead-time quotation activities.
• Schedule orders in line with delivery commitments and production requirements.
• Release work orders based on production capacity, WIP levels, inventory status, and customer priorities.
• Coordinate manufacturing execution from order scheduling through completion and invoicing.
• Monitor production flow and maximize throughput across manufacturing operations.
• Drive service level performance by optimizing planning and lead-time management activities.
• Support planning activities for MRO and project orders to ensure successful execution.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Collaborate with Engineering, Production, Quality, Stores, and Customer Service teams to support effective order execution.
• Coordinate BOM changes and resolve planning-related engineering issues.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to ensure customer specifications and requirements are achieved.
• Plan and coordinate customer inspections throughout the manufacturing process.
• Maintain visibility of capacity constraints across stores, assembly, paint, quality, and packing operations.

Inventory & Performance Management

• Support inventory optimization initiatives, including inventory turnover (ITO), safety stock, excess and obsolete inventory management, and material planning.
• Contribute to inventory performance improvement programs and cost-saving initiatives.
• Identify production bottlenecks and recommend process improvements.
• Support operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives.

Reporting & Business Support

• Prepare and maintain planning and operational reports, including:
  • Late Backlog Reports
  • Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
  • On-Time Delivery (OTD)
  • Inventory Bridges
  • Inventory Turnover (ITO)
  • POR Phasing Reports
• Provide planning insights and recommendations to support business decisions.
• Support business unit initiatives to improve operational efficiency and profitability.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Who You Are

• You are action-oriented and focused on achieving results.
• You demonstrate strong planning and organizational capabilities.
• You collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• You communicate clearly and professionally with stakeholders.
• You adapt quickly to changing priorities and operational demands.
• You demonstrate integrity, accountability, and strong attention to detail.
• You continuously seek opportunities to improve processes and performance.

For This Role, You Will Need

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 1-3 years of experience in planning, manufacturing, operations, supply chain, or related functions.
• Understanding of production planning and manufacturing processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of ERP systems and manufacturing workflows.
• Good communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience in manufacturing, valve industry, or industrial production environments.
• Knowledge of inventory management, supply chain planning, and production scheduling.
• Experience with ERP-based planning systems.
• Familiarity with inventory optimization and operational performance metrics.

Our Culture & Commitment to You!

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our dedication to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family's physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide medical insurance plans, an Employee Assistance Program, tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition programs, and much more. Our culture prioritizes work-life balance and offers flexible time-off plans, including paid parental leave, vacation, and holiday leave.

Our training programs and initiatives focus on end-to-end development, from onboarding through senior leadership. We provide a wide range of development opportunities, including face-to-face and virtual training, mentorship, coaching, project management, and on-the-job training.