Materials Planner

Job Title: Materials Planner

Location: Dubai

Employment Type: 1-year Contract

Industry: Aerospace (also open to fast-moving goods industries such as food or global manufacturing)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Materials Planner to join our Seating and Aerostructure business unit. This is a demanding and fast-paced role, requiring strong planning, problem-solving, and supply chain expertise. The successful candidate will ensure material availability, support production schedules, and work closely with cross-functional teams to drive efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Initiate and monitor material orders to support internal customers
• Manage part allocation, stock levels, and shortage resolution
• Oversee stock transfers and interplant transfers
• Identify and mitigate delivery risks, including sourcing from alternate suppliers
• Support annual inventory counts and excess/obsolete inventory management
• Communicate production schedule impacts within the supply chain team
• Work with SAP to optimise production and supply chain processes
• Collaborate with Finance, Operations, Quality, and Engineering to improve reporting and value stream efficiency
• Lead material allocation decisions for critical parts
• Support logistics and identify cost-saving opportunities
• Drive process improvement initiatives using ACE and Lean strategies
• Implement root-cause corrective actions to maintain quality standards
• Actively support EH&S policies and training requirements

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum 5 years’ experience in material planning
• Strong SAP knowledge (production and materials modules)
• Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills
• High level of English proficiency
• Strong planning, organisational, and problem-solving skills
• Experience in aerospace is preferred; FMCG or global manufacturing industries are considered
• Proven continuous improvement mindset
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a demanding environment
• Self-motivated with strong analytical skills
• Willingness to occasionally work late to meet business needs