Material Planning Manager

Matchtech

UAE

Ref: RP284-261

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

- Maximize on time material availability across all projects and departments.
- Responsible for management of 10 or more Buyer/Planners.
- Plan, lot size, release, confirm, and expedite planned purchase orders to meet required material delivery dates.
- Analyze MRP and project schedule data to identify potential material shortage issues well in advance, and initiate appropriate corrective action as required.
- Establish, manage and meet clear department goals, objectives and KPI’s. Set priorities and ensure performance of employees to meet department goals.
- Perform employee performance reviews.
- Develop and implement effective training plans and training materials for new hires.
- Develop and maintain standard reports to provide a clear representation of material status and other related information required for effective management of the business. Provide regular status reports to all stakeholders.
- Improve internal process compliance and control through analysis of available data.
- Monitor demand forecasts and adjust supply when required.
- Interface with Strategic Purchasing, Enterprise Scheduling, Manufacturing Department Managers, and Project Management teams to provide analysis and input regarding project material requirements and status, including problem mitigation strategies.
- Establish clear standards for communication with suppliers for confirmation, status updates and problem resolution.
- Personally, engage problem suppliers to resolve specific schedule and delivery issues as required.
- Ensure the timely resolution of invoicing and receiving problems with Receiving, Accounting, and Inspection departments.
- Support MRB function in dis-positioning and returning nonconforming material to suppliers and ensuring MRB data integrity.
- Drive overall process improvements in tactical procurement and MRB activities.
- Support inventory audits of WIP.
- Manage excess and obsolete inventory.
- Support projects and management with requested ad-hoc reports.
- Perform special projects and other related duties as assigned.

Salary:
AED 18,000 to 20,000 per month inclusive of fixed allowances.
Additional benefits: Personal Healthcare, Vacation Airfare, Gratuity

Requirements

Nature and length of previous experience:
- 5 years in management role
- 10 years overall experience

Specialist knowledge:
- Material Planning
- Age Range: 30-50
- Language Fluency: English
- Current Location: UAE only

About the Company

Matchtech is a leading global engineering recruitment specialist, with over 30 years' experience in successfully matching job-seekers with hiring employers within the engineering industry. Our 300-strong team of dedicated recruitment consultants provide recruitment services across core engineering sectors including, aerospace, automotive, energy, infrastructure and maritime. We also offer specialist recruitment within the growing field of engineering technology.

We are passionate about quality and work to the most rigorous standards in the recruitment industry. Our goal is to always exceed the expectations of our customers by providing the best delivery and the highest quality service possible.

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Planning Manager salaries in UAE

Average monthly compensation
AED 32,000

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