Sr. Engineer Projects Demand Planning - alfanar Electric

Alfanar Precast; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

alfanar Electric in Riyadh is seeking a Senior Engineer Projects Demand Planning to support project execution by developing accurate forecasts and aligning planning with engineering inputs and supply chain. You will coordinate with engineering, production, and logistics to ensure material readiness and timely resource availability for ongoing and upcoming projects.

The role requires a Bachelor in Business Administration or related field, and strong skills in forecasting, planning, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor in Business Administration or Any relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed demand forecasts based on project schedules and historical data.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineering teams, and procurement to validate requirements.
• Convert demand forecasts into material planning actions and coordinate with procurement.
• Maintain updated records of forecasts, material plans, and usage for each project.
• Generate reports on forecast accuracy, material readiness and planning performance.
• Identify gaps in the planning process and suggest improvements.

Skills

Demand forecasting

Forecast analysis

Cross-functional coordination

Material planning

Data management

Education

Bachelor in Business Administration or Any relevant field

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Sr. Engineer Projects Demand Planning - alfanar Electric

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

alfanar is involved in:

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

Our Main Divisions:

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

alfanar electric operates industries in:

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

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

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

Spread across 700,000 square meters, the Complex houses alfanar’s facilities.

The Complex has a comprehensive infrastructure including a data and communication center as well as a commercial zone.

Job Purpose

Support project execution by developing accurate demand forecasts, coordinating material requirements, and ensuring alignment between engineering inputs and supply chain planning. Monitor demand trends and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely resource availability for ongoing and upcoming projects.

Functional Responsibilities

Demand Forecasting and Analysis:

• Prepare detailed demand forecasts based on project schedules, engineering inputs, and historical consumption data.
• Analyze forecast accuracy and adjust plans to reflect changes in project scope or timelines.

Project Coordination:

• Collaborate with project managers, engineering teams, and procurement to validate material and resource requirements.
• Align demand planning activities with project milestones to avoid delays or shortages.

Material Planning and Follow-up:

• Convert demand forecasts into material planning actions and follow up with procurement and warehouse teams.
• Track material availability and elevate potential delays to ensure continuous project progress.

Data Management and Reporting:

• Maintain updated records of demand forecasts, material plans, and actual usage for each project.
• Generate regular reports on forecast accuracy, material readiness, and planning performance.

Process Optimization:

• Identify gaps in the demand planning process and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Support the implementation of planning tools and systems related to project-based forecasting.

Cross-Functional Communication:

• Coordinate with engineering, production, and logistics teams to validate material readiness and planning assumptions.
• Communicate forecast updates, deviations, and risks to relevant stakeholders in a timely manner.

General Responsibilities

• Ability to obtain updated soft and technical skills related to the job

Delivery:

• Perform the planned activities to meet the operational and development targets as per delivery schedules.
• Utilize resources effectively to achieve objectives within efficient cost and time.
• Provide a periodic report formatted by detailing the deviation and execution of planned tasks.

Problem-Solving:

• Solve any related problems arise and elevate any complex operational issues.

Quality:

• Ensure quality requirements to develop effective quality control and processes including specifications for products or processes or related activities.

Business Process Improvements:

• Coordinate well-defined written systems, policies, procedures, and seek automations opportunities as much as possible.

Compliance:

• Comply to related policy and procedures and work instructions.

Health, Safety and Environment:

• Ensure compliance of relevant safety, quality, and environmental management procedures and controls within defined area of work activity to guarantee safety, legislative compliance, and delivery of high-quality products/services.

Qualification

Bachelor in Business Administration or Any relevant field