Production Planning Manager – Pharma & Medical Devices | Saudi Arabia

Rawaj-HCM; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Riyadh is seeking a Production Planning Manager to ensure efficient scheduling, inventory control, and capacity management. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field, along with over 8 years of experience in production planning within pharmaceutical or medical device manufacturing. Proficiency in SAP or similar ERP systems and strong analytical skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in production planning in pharma or medical device manufacturing.
• Expertise in implementing production planning and scheduling systems.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Fluent in English.

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

Production planning

Scheduling

Inventory control

Capacity management

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

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.

Key Accountabilities

• 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.