Sr Planning Specialist - Emirati Talent
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About the Role
LAHAB Defence Systems seeks a Sr Planning Specialist to develop and manage master production schedules for munitions manufacturing. The role coordinates with cross-functional teams, optimizes production plans, and ensures timely delivery.
Key Skills for This Role
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.
- Provide insights to improve efficiency and reduce cost.
- Prioritize operations to ensure maximum performance and minimal delays.
- Determine manpower, equipment, and raw materials required for production demand.
- Prepare and update MRP and Bills of Materials in ERP.
- Prepare, release, and monitor production orders/job cards in ERP.
- Prepare production and storage forecast reports.
- Ensure effective communication across departments to maintain achievable production.
- Prepare and update production/delivery dashboards for management.
- Inform internal customers of production changes.
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in manufacturing, particularly in production planning, operations, scheduling, and forecasting.
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes, preferably in the defence industry.
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
- Strong skills in sales forecasting and trend analysis.
- Fluent in Arabic and English.
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Company Overview
- LAHAB Defence Systems (LDS) specialises in designing, developing, and producing medium and large calibre munitions and weapon systems.
- LDS is the UAE’s sole manufacturer in this field with over 25 years of expertise.
Role Summary
- The Sr. Planning Specialist is responsible for preparing a dynamic master production schedule covering raw materials, equipment, manpower, production timelines, and delivery/PDI to customers.
- The role develops the most suitable and economically viable integrated planning process across projects and customer contracts.
Key Functional 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.
- Provide insights to improve efficiency and reduce cost.
- Prioritize operations to ensure maximum performance and minimal delays.
- Determine manpower, equipment, and raw materials required for production demand.
- Prepare and update MRP and Bills of Materials in ERP.
- Prepare, release, and monitor production orders/job cards in ERP.
- Prepare production and storage forecast reports.
- Ensure effective communication across departments to maintain achievable production.
- Prepare and update production/delivery dashboards for management.
- Inform internal customers of production changes.
Key HSE Responsibilities
- Follow OSH instructions and safe working procedures.
- Use appropriate PPE and safety systems.
- Be familiar with emergency and evacuation procedures.
- Avoid actions that endanger health and safety.
- Assist with risk assessments.
- Report OSH hazards, incidents, and issues.
Qualifications And Experience
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in manufacturing, particularly in production planning, operations, scheduling, and forecasting.
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes, preferably in the defence industry.
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
- Strong skills in sales forecasting and trend analysis.
- Fluent in Arabic and English.
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