Material Planner EDGE Group PJSC

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Material Requirements Planning (MRP) Execution:

• Translate the approved production plan into material requirements by running and maintaining the MRP process in SAP. Ensure timely and accurate generation of purchase requisitions (PRs) and production orders based on bills of material (BOM) and planning parameters.

Supply Assurance & Availability Management:

• Monitor material availability and ensure all components, parts, and subassemblies are ready for production as scheduled. Identify shortages, coordinate with Procurement and Suppliers, and implement mitigation actions to prevent production delays.

Exception Management & Issue Resolution:

• Identify and manage material shortages, delivery delays, and unexpected demand changes. Lead daily exception reviews, propose corrective actions, and ensure quick resolution through close collaboration with procurement and production.

Inventory & Stock Health Management:

• Continuously evaluate stock coverage, shelf-life, and obsolescence risks. Maintain visibility on materials in transit, under inspection, or on hold. Recommend inventory adjustments to balance availability, working capital, and service levels.

Cross-Functional Alignment:

• Coordinate material priorities with Production, Procurement, and Warehouse teams to ensure timely component availability. Provide transparency on critical items, backlog situations, and expediting requirements to key stakeholders.

Compliance & Documentation:

• Maintain traceability of all material movements, planning changes, and exception handling in compliance with EDGE Group standards and regulatory requirements. Ensure proper documentation and system updates for audits and KPI reporting.

KEY SKILLS

• Strong understanding of MRP logic, planning parameters, and master data governance
• Proficiency in SAP MM/MRP modules and Excel-based data analysis
• Analytical and structured approach to identifying material risks and priorities
• Effective communication and coordination across internal and external stakeholders
• Attention to detail and high accuracy in data-driven environments.

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES

• Ownership and accountability for material readiness
• Proactive problem-solving under time pressure
• Collaboration and teamwork across planning and procurement
• Discipline and process orientation in data management
• Continuous improvement mindset focused on reliability and efficiency

FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES

• Ownership and accountability for material readiness
• Proactive problem-solving under time pressure
• Collaboration and teamwork across planning and procurement
• Discipline and process orientation in data management
• Continuous improvement mindset focused on reliability and efficiency