Production Planner

About the role

EDGE Group, an advanced technology group focused on defence and emerging technologies, is looking for an experienced Production Planner in Abu Dhabi. The role leads the planning and scheduling activities that keep manufacturing operations efficient, reliable and scalable.

Key responsibilities

• Own the production planning process (MPS, short-term sequencing and capacity alignment) to deliver output and schedule adherence.
• Act as the link between Planning (SAP/ERP) and shopfloor execution (MES), keeping production orders, reporting and data accurate.
• Run the monthly S&OP cycle, preparing scenarios and aligning demand, materials, capacity and constraints.
• Turn demand changes into executable schedules, setting priorities, freeze windows and change control.
• Work with Process Engineering, Industrial System Designers and the Lean Manufacturing leader to improve sequencing rules, changeovers, bottlenecks and standard work.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain on material availability, shortages and mitigation plans (expedites, alternatives, allocations).
• Maintain planning parameters and data accuracy in ERP/MRP (leads, safety stocks, lot sizes, BOM/routings).
• Track and lead corrective actions on planning KPIs (OTD/OTIF, schedule adherence, plan stability, inventory health, backlog).
• Support ramp-up planning and industrialization milestones, building capacity and material readiness plans.

Required profile

• 5 years in production planning, scheduling or S&OP roles in manufacturing (high-mix or high-reliability preferred).
• Proven experience managing capacity and material constraints and driving schedule adherence.
• Preferred: experience supporting NPI/industrialization and ramp-up planning.
• English proficiency required.

Required skills

• Solid hands-on experience with ERP/MRP systems (planning modules, BOM structures, routings, calendars)
• Data analysis and reporting with Excel and BI tools

What we offer

• Tax-free salaries and highly competitive pay
• Benefits that may include family visas, annual flight tickets, medical insurance for you and your dependents, and education allowances for children
• A learning academy and digital learning platforms, career support and collaboration with global colleagues