Senior Planning Specialist – Emirati Talent

About the role

The Senior Planning Specialist will create and maintain a dynamic master production schedule for raw materials, equipment, manpower, and delivery timelines. This role supports the Planning Manager in strategic planning and ensures production meets customer requirements while minimizing shortages and excess inventory.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor forecasts, master production schedules, delivery/PDI, and production schedules.
• Coordinate with BDS, Stores & Logistics, Procurement, and Production teams.
• Lead production planning, scheduling, and forecasting activities.
• Prepare and update MRP and Bills of Materials in the ERP system.
• Release and monitor production orders/job cards in ERP.
• Create weekly production schedules and align them with team leaders.
• Track material supply, identify discrepancies, and recommend purchasing adjustments.
• Maintain production/delivery dashboards for management and inform internal customers of changes.
• Ensure compliance with safety, health, environmental standards and legal requirements.
• Supervise junior staff, maintain confidentiality, and advise managers on best‑practice policies.

Required profile

• Proven experience in production planning or master scheduling within an industrial environment.
• Strong coordination skills across logistics, procurement, and manufacturing functions.
• Ability to analyse forecasts, inventory, and work‑in‑progress to optimise supply.
• Attention to detail to achieve accurate delivery timelines.
• Commitment to safety, legal compliance, and confidentiality.

Required skills

• ERP systems (experience with MRP modules)
• MRP methodology
• Production scheduling
• Forecasting and demand planning
• Bill of Materials management