SPECIALIST, MATERIAL PLANNING

alfanar Group; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated professional to oversee procurement and inventory management. In this role, you will ensure timely material availability, enhance inventory turnover, and maintain quality standards. You will collaborate with various teams to streamline processes and improve efficiency. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to operational success in a dynamic environment, where your skills in materials handling and problem-solving will be highly valued. Join a forward-thinking company committed to excellence and innovation in the construction and manufacturing sectors.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in procurement and inventory management.
• Strong analytical skills for materials flow and handling.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate procurement and warehouse activities to align with production schedules.
• Enhance inventory turnaround and manage safety stock levels.

Skills

Materials Flow Analysis

Materials Handling

Problem-Solving

Quality Control

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration

Job description

Requisition ID: 12933

City: C. Supply Chain

Group overview:

Headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, we operate construction and manufacturing businesses, design & development centers, and various facilities in the Middle East and other countries.

Alfanar is involved in:

• Electrical, Electromechanical, and Civil Engineering Construction
• Manufacturing and Marketing Electrical Construction Products
• Allied Engineering Services

Main Divisions:

• Alfanar Electric
• Alfanar Construction
• Alfanar Building Systems

Alfanar Electric

Alfanar Electric is the industrial arm of Alfanar, manufacturing a variety of low, medium, and high voltage electrical construction products.

It operates industries in:

• Riyadh and Jubail, Saudi Arabia
• Dubai, UAE
• London, UK

Alfanar has a development and engineering center in Chennai, India.

Industrial Complex, Riyadh

The center of Alfanar’s industrial activities is the Alfanar Industrial Complex located in the Third Industrial Zone on Al-Kharj Road, Riyadh.

Spread across 700,000 square meters, the complex houses Alfanar’s facilities, including a data and communication center and a commercial zone.

Job Purpose:

Perform planning and control of raw materials to ensure production plan adherence efficiently, in a timely manner, and to quality standards as per defined policies and procedures to achieve departmental operational plans and development.

Key Accountability Areas:

1. Procurement and Warehouse Coordination: Define when and how much to procure, aligning with production schedules and warehouse capacity.
2. Inventory Turnaround Enhancement: Minimize stock levels and eliminate delivery delays to increase inventory turns.
3. Safety Stock Management: Collaborate to update safety stock levels for all fast-moving items.
4. Material Segmentation and Planning Support: Assist in material segmentation and establish effective planning parameters.
5. Timely Purchase Request Issuance: Issue purchase requests at appropriate times to ensure a smooth procurement process.
6. Purchase and Logistics Follow-up: Coordinate with purchase and logistics teams for efficient delivery and escalate potential stockouts.
7. On-time Delivery Assurance: Ensure deliveries are on time, within budget, and meet quality standards.
8. Materials Availability Study: Study material availability concerning incoming orders and production plans, making adjustments as needed.
9. Stock Excess and Obsolete Reduction: Execute plans to reduce excess stock and minimize obsolete inventory.
10. Phase In/Phase Out Oversight: Monitor the transition process for materials to ensure smooth changeovers.
11. Monitoring and Reviewing: Regularly review achievements and deviations from inventory management plans.
12. Continuous Process Improvement: Seek ongoing improvements in processes and procedures for efficiency.

Role Accountability:

1. HR Proficiency: Update technical and soft skills; plan and strategize career development.
2. Delivery: Execute activities to meet operational targets, utilize resources effectively, and report on progress and deviations.
3. Problem-Solving: Resolve operational issues and escalate complex problems.
4. Quality: Ensure quality standards and develop effective quality control processes.
5. Business Process Improvements: Coordinate policies, procedures, and automation opportunities.
6. Compliance: Adhere to policies, procedures, and work instructions.
7. Health, Safety, and Environment: Ensure safety, environmental, and quality compliance within the work area.

Academic Qualification:

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or relevant field

Work Experience:

2 to 4 years

Technical / Functional Competencies:

• Materials Flow Analysis
• Materials Handling