Material Planner

Job description / Role

The Candidate shall be responsible for navigating the Project execution, complete from Project initiation, Planning, Procurement and Shipment. Candidate shall be coordinating all the activities with Project management, Engineering, Sourcing & Supply chain to meet Project manager demands.

He is also responsible for procuring parts from suppliers to meet project demand. The Project planner / buyer shall be responsible for the updated schedule of the project.

The Planner / Buyer will be responsible for defined work or projects with moderate complexity.

In this role, you will follow an individual work plan, meet day-to-day short-term objectives, and resolve issues through immediate action or short-term planning.
- Extremely good communication skills (verbal and Written – very essential) to Interface with production, sales, purchasing and suppliers in order to schedule the receipt of raw material to meet production demand
- Responsible for raw material scheduling, updating database, editing routines documents, procurement follow up and expediting management
- Establish plant production schedules, WIP job management and maintain inventory database / cost structure
- Write, manage, and update the production control data and working rules and drive cost and cycle time reduction with supplier base using Six Sigma methodology
- Evaluate and drive resolution on all manufacturing material quality and supply issues
- Keep the schedules in tact and updated at all times, Understand risks and put plans to mitigate them as needed.
- Work with PM and supply chain functions internally to identify opportunities to pull in and reduce cycle time.
- Assure that the shop has the necessary materials, configuration records, manpower, and tooling to meet required production levels
- Identify and react to material plans that do not meet customer requirements
- Monitor implementation of corrective action plans
- Prepare and implement work orders and plans as required
- Responsible for assigned commodities to meet the requirements of the business
- Perform some or all of the required functions from initiation of intent to purchase to satisfactory delivery of material or service
- Solicit and evaluate proposals employing appropriate negotiation, cost and price analysis techniques, together with the effective utilization of available expertise from supporting organizations; implement purchase contracts with sound purchasing practices and applicable company and government regulations
- Evaluate current and anticipated requirements, determine potential sources, and stimulate competition

Requirements

- Bachelor’s degree (preference is Electrical / Mechanical / Electronics / Engineering degree) from an accredited college (or high school diploma / GED and at least 4 to 6 years of experience in a Material Planning, coordination and procurement activities).
- Previous work experience of the similar field will be an added advantage.

Desired Characteristics:
- Prior experience utilizing planning systems – SAP
- Good command on communication and Influencial skills - this is critical to manage schedule demands.
- Prior experience in production control or planning, supervision, sourcing and/or material control environment
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and establish effective work priorities
- Ability to work effectively in all environments
- Strong analytical and organizational skills
- Six Sigma training
- Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

About the Company

We lead in the creation and delivery of innovative workforce solutions and services that enable our clients to win in the changing world of work.

ManpowerGroup powers the success of many of the world's most dynamic organizations. We deliver innovative workforce solutions that enhance competitiveness, increase efficiency and spur productivity. Combining global reach with local expertise - 3600 offices in over 80 countries - we know the changing world of work and bring a deep understanding of the companies we work for and the industries we service.

ManpowerGroup entered the Middle East in December 2007 after acquiring local company Clarendon Parker, thus bringing 15 years in-depth local knowledge combined with a global footprint and industry shaping expertise and thought leadership. Manpower Middle East supports clients in the Middle East and North Africa regions. Our business is aligned to key skill specializations to ensure our clients requirements are met by expert and knowledgeable consultants that understand your industry and role requirement.

Our consultants are experts in finding the right talent across all industries in a broad-range of occupations including:

• IT & Telecommunications
• Engineering & Construction, Oil & Gas
• Banking, Finance & Legal
• Sales & Business Development
• Marketing, Public Relations & Communications
• Human Resources & Training
• Customer & Support Services (Secretarial and Administrative)
• Operational, Supply Chain & Logistics
• Executive Recruitment
• Emiratization Solutions
• Recruitment Program Outsourcing Solutions
• Managed Service Provider Solutions
• Talent Based Outsourcing Solutions
• Outsourced Staffing Solutions