Production Planner📣 Job Ad

About Mattex Group and the Role

Mattex Group, established in 1996, is a global manufacturer specializing in primary and secondary carpet backings, artificial grass yarns, polypropylene staple fibers, and geotextiles. With operations spanning the KSA, UAE, and USA, the company serves over 50 countries worldwide. Mattex Group is seeking a Production Planner to join its full-time team in Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia. This role is central to optimizing manufacturing operations within the organization.

Role Overview

The Production Planner is responsible for developing, managing, and executing comprehensive production schedules to ensure efficient manufacturing operations. This position focuses on balancing plant capacity, raw material availability, and customer delivery requirements. A key aspect of the role involves driving continuous improvement in production efficiency and inventory control.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a detailed master production schedule (MPS) based on confirmed sales orders and plant capacity. Ensure timely release and closure of manufacturing work orders to meet customer delivery dates.
• Analyze plant capacity and resource availability (labor, machinery, and materials) to optimize production flow. Identify constraints and adjust schedules proactively to maximize throughput.
• Monitor raw material inventory levels in coordination with procurement. Initiate purchase requisitions and track supplier deliveries to ensure materials are available to support the production plan without disruption.
• Act as the central liaison between operations, procurement, warehousing, and manufacturing teams. Facilitate regular meetings to resolve bottlenecks, align priorities, and ensure seamless production execution.
• Maintain optimal stock levels of raw materials and finished goods. Implement strategies to minimize obsolete, slow-moving, or excess inventory while ensuring production continuity.
• Measure, analyze, and report on variances between actual production output and planned schedules. Track key performance indicators such as schedule adherence, OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness), and production lead times. Provide actionable insights to management for continuous improvement.
• Utilize ERP/MRP systems to generate work orders, production orders, and planning reports. Ensure data accuracy and system integrity to support informed decision-making.

Qualifications and Experience

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in production planning, manufacturing scheduling, or inventory management within a manufacturing environment. Experience in the textile, polymers, or FMCG industry is highly preferred.
• Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (SAP experience is an advantage) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills for data analysis and reporting.
• Core Competencies:
  • Deep understanding of production planning methodologies, capacity planning, and manufacturing best practices.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex production data.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills to coordinate across multiple departments.
  • Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and meet tight deadlines.
  • Fluency in English and Arabic is required.

Working at Mattex

Joining Mattex Group offers the opportunity to be part of a global leader in the manufacturing industry. The role operates within a dynamic, multicultural environment, providing a chance to drive operational excellence and make a tangible impact on business performance.

Application Process

Interested candidates are invited to send their updated CV to t@**************************. Please include "Production Planner" in the subject line of your email.