Material Engineer Material Planning

About the Role

FNRCO is seeking a Material Engineer, Material Planning, to join their team in Dammam, Eastern Region. This is a contract position requiring 5-10 years of experience. The Material Engineer will be responsible for ensuring the continuous availability of materials to support production and project execution, coordinating with various teams to maintain optimal inventory levels and prevent disruptions.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, monitor, and coordinate material availability to support uninterrupted production and project execution.
• Verify raw material availability, specifications, and quantities before releasing work orders.
• Prepare and maintain material requirement plans based on production schedules and project demands.
• Identify material shortages and coordinate timely replenishment with procurement and purchasing teams.
• Follow up on purchase orders, supplier commitments, and delivery schedules.
• Communicate material shortages, urgent requirements, and potential supply delays to relevant stakeholders.
• Monitor inventory levels to avoid material shortages, overstocking, and excess inventory.
• Coordinate with warehouse teams to verify stock availability and material movements.
• Maintain accurate records of material consumption, stock balances, and pending requirements.
• Identify slow-moving, obsolete, and excess materials and recommend corrective actions.
• Coordinate with production, warehouse, and planning teams to resolve material-related issues.
• Monitor material consumption against planned requirements and investigate discrepancies.
• Provide regular updates on material availability, shortages, and delivery status.

Reporting and Documentation

• Maintain material planning reports, inventory records, and shortage tracking sheets.
• Prepare material availability and procurement follow-up reports.
• Monitor key indicators such as inventory accuracy, stockout frequency, and on-time material delivery.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures and material control policies.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 5 to 10 years of experience in material planning or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to manage material availability and coordinate with various departments.
• Strong understanding of inventory management principles and supply chain processes.

Work Type

This is a contract position.

Location

The role is based in Dammam, Eastern Region.