Material Planner

Apply. Save. Job Title: Material Planner. Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Company: SBU of Abunayyan Holding Company. Industry: Pumps | Manufacturing | Industrial Equipment | Engineering. About the Role. We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Material Planner to join our Supply Chain team. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, scheduling, and coordinating material requirements to ensure uninterrupted production operations while optimizing inventory levels and supporting on-time customer deliveries. This role plays a critical part in balancing material availability, production schedules, and inventory optimization by utilizing Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems and collaborating closely with Procurement, Production, Engineering, and Warehouse teams. This is a great opportunity to build a career in the SAP MM domain. Interested candidates looking to grow in SAP MM are encouraged to apply. This role offers hands-on exposure to real-world SAP MM projects.

Key Responsibilities. Material Planning & MRP. Plan and manage material requirements based on the Master Production Schedule (MPS) using MRP systems. Determine material quantities, reorder points, and purchase requirements to support production demand. Generate purchase requisitions and coordinate with Procurement to ensure timely material availability. Monitor material shortages and proactively resolve supply issues to avoid production delays. Support production planning through accurate demand forecasting and material scheduling. Inventory Planning & Control. Monitor inventory levels to maintain optimum stock while minimizing excess and obsolete inventory. Coordinate material movements between suppliers, warehouses, and production facilities. Track fast-moving and critical inventory items to ensure continuous production. Conduct inventory analysis and recommend stock optimization initiatives. Support cycle counts and inventory accuracy programs. Supply Chain Coordination. Work closely with Procurement, Engineering, Production, Warehouse, and Logistics teams to ensure smooth material flow. Coordinate with suppliers to monitor delivery schedules and expedite urgent material requirements. Support supplier performance monitoring and material availability planning. Ensure timely availability of raw materials, components, and consumables. Forecasting & Reporting. Analyze demand forecasts and production plans to determine future material requirements. Prepare material planning reports, inventory reports, shortage reports, and procurement forecasts. Utilize ERP/MRP systems and business intelligence tools to support planning decisions. Monitor KPIs related to inventory, material availability, supplier performance, and production support. Qualifications. Bachelor's Degree in: Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations Management Or a related discipline. Experience. Minimum 2 years of experience in Material Planning, Production Planning, Procurement, or Supply Chain within a manufacturing environment. Experience using ERP/MRP systems in industrial or manufacturing operations. Previous experience in manufacturing, industrial equipment, engineering, or heavy industry is preferred. Show less. Seniority level. Associate. Employment type. Full-time. Industries. Industrial Machinery Manufacturing. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Abunayyan Holding by 2x Candidates with strong communication skills and a willingness to learn are encouraged to apply. Freshers and experienced professionals meeting the above criteria are welcome to apply. Only candidates matching the required skill set and experience level will be considered.