Raw Material Planner

Position Title: Raw Material Planner – Chemical/ Paint /Coatings Manufacturing Employment Type: Full-Time Salary (AED): all-inclusive depending on experience and qualifications Job Location: Umm Al Quwain, UAE About the Company: A pioneering petrochemical manufacturer and trader of paints, coatings, resins, adhesives, and construction chemicals with factories and operations spanning the Middle East, Africa, and Europe. Job Description: - Plan and manage raw material requirements using production plans, demand forecasts, MRP, inventory levels, safety stock, MOQ, and supplier lead times to ensure uninterrupted production. - Proactively manage material availability and supply risks by identifying potential shortages, monitoring open POs and supplier commitments, and coordinating with Procurement and suppliers on timely deliveries. - Optimize inventory levels by monitoring excess, slow-moving, obsolete, and near-expiry materials while maintaining accurate planning parameters and master data in the ERP system. - Provide accurate material planning and inventory visibility through regular shortage, availability, and inventory reports, supporting management decisions and continuous improvement. Qualifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field. - Minimum 3 years of experience in material planning/MRP, preferably within the paint, chemical, or manufacturing industries. - Strong knowledge of MRP, inventory control, BOM, and production planning. - Strong analytical, coordination, and problem-solving skills.