Material Planning - Team Lead

About Us

Since 1974, S.K.M Air Conditioning LLC has been a trusted leader in HVAC manufacturing across the Middle East and beyond. With 2,000+ employees representing 30+ nationalities , SKM operates in 8+ countries and delivers solutions to 30+ global markets . We pair engineering excellence with digital innovation—modern data platforms, AI/ML, and automation—to elevate product quality, customer experience, and operational efficiency.

Why Join SKM?

At SKM, you’ll be part of a company that is shaping the future of HVAC in the region. We foster a collaborative and dynamic work environment where your ideas drive innovation, operational excellence, and growth.

Role Overview

The Material Planning Team Lead serves as the strategic navigator of the supply chain, ensuring the right materials arrive at the right time to keep production running smoothly and efficiently. This role champions end-to-end planning excellence by forecasting material needs, monitoring inventory levels, optimizing procurement cycles, and coordinating closely with production, logistics, and vendor teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end material planning function across all projects and business lines.
• Develop and implement material planning strategies aligned with production and delivery schedules.
• Ensure forecast accuracy, lead time optimization, and supply-demand balancing.
• Manage and mentor a team of planners and coordinators, ensuring strong capability building.
• Work closely with procurement, inventory, and production teams to resolve shortages and bottlenecks.
• Drive process improvements and automation in planning systems (ERP/SAP).
• Represent Material Planning and support strategic decision-making.
• Track KPIs (forecast accuracy, OTIF, inventory turnover, etc.) and provide insights for leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Industrial/mechanical/Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 8-10 years’ experience in material planning/supply chain, with at least 5 years in a senior role.
• Strong expertise in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) and advanced analytics/reporting (Excel, Power BI).
• Proven track record in leading cross-functional teams and managing large-scale projects.
• Strong problem-solving, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Advanced certifications (APICS CPIM, CSCP, or equivalent).
• Experience in multi-country operations (KSA/UAE region).
• Knowledge of Lean/Six Sigma practices for planning optimization.

Why Join Us?

At SKM , we value expertise and innovation. You’ll be part of a collaborative finance team that drives strategic decisions and supports growth across the business.

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!

👉 Apply directly or send your CV to Jobs@skmaircon.com with the subject line Material Planning - Team Lead