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About Almarai

Almarai, established in 1977, is recognized as the world's largest vertically integrated dairy company and a leading food and beverage manufacturing and distribution company in the MENA region. Headquartered in Riyadh, Almarai is the number one FMCG Brand in MENA and a market leader across its categories in the GCC, Egypt, and Jordan. The company has sustained growth over five decades by providing nutritious products under the principle of "Quality you can trust."

Almarai's product portfolio includes dairy, juices, baked goods, poultry, infant formula, dates, fish and seafood, and bottled water, marketed under more than 20 brands such as Almarai, L’usine, 7DAYS, ALYOUM, Nuralac, Farm’s Select, Ice Leaf, Almira, Seama, Oska, IVAL, Almara Pro, Premier Chef, and Bakemart. The company employs over 43,000 professionals across the GCC, Egypt, and Jordan.

The Role of Senior Production Planner

Almarai is seeking a Senior Production Planner for a full-time position. This role is based in Makkah, Rabigh, or King Abdullah Economic City. The Senior Production Planner is responsible for developing detailed production plans based on sales forecasts and actual order requirements. The position focuses on optimizing the utilization of processing and packing machine assets and continuously monitoring the production plan, communicating any necessary adjustments to relevant departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop practical plans for daily and weekly planning meetings, aiming to meet all operational requirements.
• Target 100% optimization of processing and packing machines to maximize efficiency.
• Ensure all processing and packing plans adhere to established norms and standard operating procedures to prevent non-conformance and concessions.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in any field.
• High level of competency within an ERP environment.
• 2 to 5 years of experience in an SAP R/3 environment.
• Experience within an FMCG (Fast-Moving Consumer Goods) environment.
• Excellent communication skills.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position within a dynamic food and beverage manufacturing and distribution company. The role requires a proactive approach to production planning and coordination across various departments.

Application Process

Candidates who meet the specified requirements are encouraged to apply for this role to contribute to Almarai's operations in Makkah, Rabigh, or King Abdullah Economic City.