Operations Material Planning Engineer

About the Client

This opportunity is with a forward-thinking company based in Abu Dhabi, UAE, offering a beautiful work environment combined with attractive benefits including tax-free salary, comprehensive health coverage, and complete relocation assistance. The organization fosters a culture of teamwork, continuous development, and innovation, providing a platform to make a meaningful contribution through your expertise and support your professional advancement from the outset.

Job Responsibilities

• Plan manufacturing and procurement workflows to ensure the availability of materials needed for product manufacturing.
• Forecast material requirements for components such as PCBA, RF parts, cables, harnesses, and mechanicals.
• Lead procurement projects across the organization, managing them to successful completion.
• Collect data from research & development and sales teams to build product forecasts and simulate planning scenarios.
• Drive global continuous improvement efforts in planning and distribution processes.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators related to global operations planning.
• Administer ERP systems and generate database reports to support planning activities.
• Manage inventory quality, perform stock reconciliation, and work to reduce overstock and short-dated stock issues.
• Handle compliance, risk management, and lifecycle issues including End of Life and obsolete items, coordinating with R&D for alternative solutions.
• Maintain rolling forecast plans that include quarterly sales statistics, inbound receiving, safety stock levels, and inventory holding periods.
• Develop and uphold global planning methodologies aligning with company objectives.
• Control stock levels and supply chains efficiently to meet production demands.
• Work collaboratively in a cross-functional set-up with both local and international partners.
• Conduct risk assessments and manage shortages or delays proactively.
• Implement and improve business processes and supporting infrastructures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering.
• 3 to 5 years of experience working in a high-technology company.
• Good understanding of operational procedures and processes.
• Experience implementing business processes effectively.
• Knowledge of Oracle ERP or similar ERP systems is advantageous.

Additional Skills and Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Self-driven with an aptitude to influence team members and stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret raw data.
• Familiarity with procurement processes is a bonus.

Permission Notice

By submitting an application, candidates consent to have their CV processed and retained for review for this position and potential future openings within the organization.