Material Planner (Procurement-Aviation)

Our client is the largest US-based supplier of aerospace and defense products with operations across the MENA region. They are looking for an experienced Materials Planner for a 1-year contract role.


Location-Jebel Ali
Experience-5+years
Contract Duration-1 year, extendable
Working Days-Mon-Fri
Timings-7 am-4 pm
Industry-Aviation/FMCG
Prefer Immediate Joiner
Salary-9-12.5k

Duties and Responsibilities:

• In this role, you will initiate and monitor orders and material requirements needed to support internal customers.
• Manage part allocation, material flow and shortage management.
• Manage safety stock levels.
• Stock transfers / interplant transfers.
• Resolving delivery risks in supply chain by sourcing from alternate suppliers.
• Annual inventory count support.
• Understand the production schedule and communicate within the Supply Chain organization for impacts to schedule.
• Work within the SAP system to continually search for opportunities to enhance the production and supply chain process using a variety of problem-solving techniques.
• Interface with Finance, Operations, Quality and Engineering to support integrated value stream reporting and solutions.
• Lead and participate making material allocation priority decisions on critical parts.
• Support Supply Chain logistics and drive cost reduction opportunities where they exist.
• Participate in process improvement opportunities using ACE and Lean Strategies to ensure accurate and prompt inventory accounting and financial reporting.
• Implement Root-Cause Corrective Actions as required to ensure the highest quality standards are maintained.
• Demonstrate commitment to the EH&S program by following all policies & procedures and completing all required training and supporting EH&S activities.
• Excess and obsolete inventory management.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 5 years of experience in material planning.
• Prior experience in using the SAP system with emphasis on the production and material modules.
• Strong in Microsoft Office programs, in particular excel.
• High level of English proficiency.
• Strong planning and organizational skills with the ability to adjust to changing priorities.
• Ability to work with all levels of employees, management, suppliers and customers.
• Robust manufacturing/materials background.
• Strong analytical skills including problem solving and troubleshooting.
• Able to demonstrate the practical application of continuous improvement principles.
• A highly motivated self-starter with a strong desire to succeed and pursue continued growth and developmental opportunities.
• Ability to meet commitments, balance and resolve conflicting priorities.
• Results focused work ethic to resolve issues in a timely manner.