Material Planning Engineer - Lucy Electric

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Internal Job Title: Material Planning Engineer

Business: Lucy Switchgear Arabia

Location: Dammam

Job Reference No: 3689

Job Purpose

Materials planning for all vendors to ensure material availability in accordance with Sales and Operation plan (SOP). Liaise with Operations and Planning team to finalise factory level SOP and production schedule based on materials availability.

Purchase order management. Continuous engagement with suppliers to expedite materials. Inventory management through weekly analysis of stock levels with Global Logistics team.

Job Dimensions

This role will be based in LSA. The role will report directly to the Supply Chain Manager.

Key Accountabilities

1. Analysis of Materials requirement planning (MRP) in Microsoft Dynamics D365.
2. Maintenance of Master data for MRP - safety stock, bucket size (coverage period), etc.
3. Shortage list preparation - monthly/weekly/order wise shortages and expedite materials.
4. Planning and buying components at the right time and quantity.
5. Managing relationships with existing overseas suppliers.
6. Keeping up to date with production plan and reacting to changes in demand.
7. Monitoring stock value, stock turns and outstanding orders.
8. Liaising with colleagues in discrepancy of shipping/packing and non-conforming parts to suppliers.
9. Writing reports and attending meetings with supervisors.
10. Optimizing transportation cost and analysing freight cost.
11. Prepare KPIs and reports for inventory levels and materials availability.
12. ECN & ECR management.

Qualifications, Experience & Skills

1. Degree in Engineering or SCM related fields.
2. Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
3. Exceptional interpersonal communication and negotiation skills.
4. Self-motivated and a team player.
5. Ability to think on feet and handle pressure situations.
6. Knowledge of MS office tools, ERP system.
7. At least 5 years of experience in Planning or Purchasing or any related field.
8. Factory planning understanding essential.
9. Supplier Management and Inventory Management skills.

Behavioural Competencies

1. Drive to achieve results - sets own standards, checks own work, and demonstrates a positive approach.
2. Ability to work to tight deadlines and handle high volume workloads.
3. Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and guide business managers.
4. Team player.
5. Analysis and problem solving - sees range of options, deciphers and reacts positively.
6. Working collaboratively - actively contributes to achieve organisational objectives.
7. Confident, proactive and customer focused approach.
8. Process driven with the ability to drive continuous improvement.
9. Excellent communicator. Driven, enthusiastic, and 1st time right oriented.
10. Excellent command of Microsoft tools and prevention/analysis skills.

About Us

Lucy Electric is a global business that provides medium voltage switching and protection solutions for electrical distribution systems. Our dedication to cultivating our service provision allows Lucy Electric to offer a complete solutions package to our customers; facilitating the delivery of electricity to homes and businesses worldwide.

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