Senior Production Planner📣 Job Ad

About Almarai and the Opportunity

Almarai (المراعي), recognized as the world’s largest vertically integrated dairy company and the largest food and beverage manufacturing and distribution company in the MENA region, is seeking a Senior Production Planner. This full-time role is based in Hail (حائل), Saudi Arabia, and is central to the company's operational efficiency.

Role Overview and Impact

The Senior Production Planner plays a vital role in optimizing production planning processes and ensuring the efficient utilization of manufacturing assets. This position is responsible for developing and managing production schedules that align with demand forecasts and customer requirements, contributing directly to the achievement of service level targets and operational excellence within Almarai's extensive manufacturing network.

Core Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed production plans based on available forecasts and actual sales order requirements.
• Develop and maintain the Production Master Production Schedule to ensure effective utilization of processing and packing machine assets.
• Monitor the production plan continuously, communicating any necessary changes to relevant departments.
• Review machine performance and recommend adjustments to run rates in collaboration with processing and manufacturing teams.
• Ensure that all agreed service levels are consistently achieved for both internal and external customers.
• Promptly communicate any exceptions to facilitate alternative supply solutions.
• Provide practical plans for daily and weekly planning meetings, aiming to meet as many requirements as possible.
• Ensure all processing and packing plans adhere to standard operating procedures to avoid non-conformance and concessions.
• Maintain a strong awareness of the importance of Customer Service, striving for “On-Time and In-Full” delivery.

Experience Requirements

Candidates for the Senior Production Planner position should possess 2 to 5 years of relevant experience in production planning or a similar operational role within a manufacturing environment.

Work Type and Location

This is a full-time position located in Hail (حائل), Saudi Arabia, offering an opportunity to contribute to a leading food and beverage company in the region.

Join Our Team

Almarai invites qualified professionals to apply for this Senior Production Planner role and contribute to its ongoing success in optimizing production and distribution.