Senior Officer, Planning (Arabic Speaker)

About AL TAIF 

We are the leading provider of maintenance, repair and overhaul services, and comprehensive lifecycle support for land platforms, heavy utility vehicles and ground support equipment of the UAE Armed Forces. We empower our customer to focus on its missions, confident that its land-based platforms and systems, warfighters and other personnel are in optimal condition to operate at peak performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the development and execution of the project to ensure the timely availability of materials and components needed for maintenance.
• Analyze production schedules, inventory levels, and material requirements to ensure timely delivery of work order
• Adjust and update schedules based on changes in production needs or lead times.
• Create material coding in order to ease the PR creation and material controlling
• Coordinate with customer as and when required
• Coordinate the quality issues with Suppliers/QC/Procurement  
• Participate in supplier evaluation 
• Maintain optimal inventory levels by analyzing stock levels, material lead times, and supplier performance.
• Ensure accurate forecasting and tracking of raw materials and parts to prevent shortages or overstocking.
• Coordinate with warehouse team to ensure availability of space to store the incoming materials 
• Work closely with production teams to align material requirements with the production plan.
• Liaise with procurement teams to ensure timely purchase of materials 
• Collaborate with suppliers logistics to ensure on-time deliveries and resolve any supply chain issues.
• Analyze data to identify inefficiencies, shortages, or opportunities for improvement.
• Provide reports to management on project performance, material availability, delivery schedule and inventory status.
• Identify and resolve any material shortages, delays, or production disruptions caused by supply chain issues.
• Work cross-functionally to implement corrective actions and prevent recurring issues.
• Participate in training and development programs to stay current on best practices and MRP system advancements.

Experience and Education :

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or related discipline is required.
• 4 years’ work experience in a supervisory capacity is required.

Key Skills:

• Demonstrated proficiency in administrative field, and the ability to complete difficult and complex assignments.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking Arabic & English; strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to operate independently and with minimum supervision. 
• Proficiency using cost and scheduling tools (MS Project/MAXIMO or other systems).
• Driving License is mandatory
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently, prioritise and multi-task is preferred

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