Position Title: Raw Material Planner – Manufacturing/Industrial Employment Type: Full-Time Salary (AED): Up to 5K inclusive depending on experience and qualifications Job Location: Umm Al Quwain, UAE About the Client: A pioneering petrochemical manufacturer and trader of paints, coatings, resins, adhesives, and construction chemicals with factories and operations spanning the Middle East, Africa, and Europe. Job Description: ? Plan and manage raw material requirements using production plans, demand forecasts, MRP, inventory levels, safety stock, MOQ, and supplier lead times to ensure uninterrupted production. ? Proactively manage material availability and supply risks by identifying potential shortages, monitoring open POs and supplier commitments, and coordinating with Procurement and suppliers on timely deliveries. ? Optimize inventory levels by monitoring excess, slow-moving, obsolete, and near-expiry materials while maintaining accurate planning parameters and master data in the ERP system. ? Provide accurate material planning and inventory visibility through regular shortage, availability, and inventory reports, supporting management decisions and continuous improvement.

Qualifications: ? Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field. ? Minimum 3 years of experience in material planning/MRP, preferably within the paint, chemical, or manufacturing industries. ? Strong knowledge of MRP, inventory control, BOM, and production planning. ? Strong analytical, coordination, and problem-solving skills.