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About Almarai

Almarai Company, founded in 1977, is recognized as the world’s largest vertically integrated dairy company and the leading food and beverage manufacturing and distribution company in the MENA region. Headquartered in Riyadh, Almarai is ranked as the number one FMCG Brand in MENA and holds a market leader position across all its categories in the GCC, Egypt, and Jordan. With over 43,000 employees, Almarai offers a diverse product range including dairy, juices, baked goods, poultry, infant formula, and bottled water under more than 20 brands. We are seeking a dedicated Senior Production Planner to join our team.

Role Overview

The Senior Production Planner is responsible for preparing detailed production plans based on available forecasts and actual sales order requirements. This role involves establishing effective utilization of processing and packing machine assets, monitoring the plan throughout its cycle, and communicating any necessary changes to the respective departments to ensure smooth operations. This is a full-time position.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide practical plans for daily and weekly planning meetings, aiming to meet as many requirements as possible.
• Target 100% optimization of processing and packing machines to maximize efficiency.
• Ensure all processing and packing plans adhere to the norms and standards outlined by standard operating procedures to avoid non-conformance and concessions.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in any field.
• A minimum of 2 to 5 years of experience in a relevant role.
• Proven experience within an FMCG (Fast-Moving Consumer Goods) environment.

Required Skills

• High level of competency within an ERP environment, with specific experience in SAP R/3.
• Excellent communication skills in both English and Arabic are essential for this role.

Work Location

This full-time position is available in the following locations in Saudi Arabia: Makkah, King Abdullah Economic City, or Rabigh.