Senior Material Planner

Primax Pumps FZCO

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Validate delivery schedules, ensure accuracy, and release purchase orders as required.
• Maintain real time tracking and reporting of material flow and delivery status.
• Ensure on time material availability through supplier follow ups and resolution of delivery issues.
• Monitor material shortages for current and +3-month production plans and ensure timely replenishment.
• Incorporate demand forecasts and changing market requirements into material planning decisions.
• Identify, analyze, and escalate supply chain risks and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Perform Pareto and root cause analysis to address delays, shortages, and inefficiencies.
• Review/optimize planning parameters including reorder points and safety stock.
• Engage suppliers to build professional, collaborative, and respectful relationships.
• Leverage digital tools such as Power BI/AI to automate tasks and improve efficiency.
• Use ERP systems efficiently, build planning expertise, and drive system improvements in coordination with ERP consultants.

To succeed, you will need

• Strong analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration capabilities.
• Agile mindset with the ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities, forecasts, and market conditions.
• Proficiency in ERP and planning or logistics systems.
• Advanced Excel skills.