Production Planning Manager – Pharma & Medical Devices | Saudi Arabia

RAWAJ; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Saudi Arabia seeks a Production Planning Manager to ensure efficient scheduling and inventory control. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in production planning in the pharmaceutical or medical devices sectors and expertise in ERP/MRP systems. This role offers the opportunity to lead capacity planning and contribute to operational excellence in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in production planning in pharma or medical device manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement production planning and scheduling systems.
• Coordinate with procurement, production, and logistics to ensure material readiness.
• Monitor production KPIs and adjust plans as needed.
• Lead capacity planning, forecasting, and demand analysis.
• Support continuous improvement in efficiency and lead time.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Fluent in English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems (SAP preferred)

Job description

Overview

Leverage your abilities and join a leading manufacturing company in the pharmaceutical and medical devices sectors.

The Production Planning Manager ensures efficient scheduling, inventory control, and capacity management to support operational excellence and timely delivery.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement production planning and scheduling systems.
• Coordinate with procurement, production, and logistics to ensure material readiness.
• Monitor production KPIs and adjust plans as needed.
• Lead capacity planning, forecasting, and demand analysis.
• Support continuous improvement in efficiency and lead time.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in production planning in pharma or medical device manufacturing.
• Expertise in ERP/MRP systems (SAP preferred).
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Fluent in English.