Job Title: Materials Planner
Location: Dubai
Employment Type: 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 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 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