Sr. Material Planning Engineer | alfanar Electric
Group overview:
Headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, we operate construction and manufacturing businesses, design & development centers and a host of facilities in the Middle East and other countries.
alfanar is involved in:
- Electrical, Electromechanical and Civil Engineering Construction
- Manufacturing and Marketing Electrical Construction Products
- Allied Engineering Services
Our Main Divisions:
- alfanar electric
- alfanar Construction
- alfanar Building Systems
alfanar electric
alfanar electric is the industrial arm of alfanar, manufacturing a variety of low, medium and high voltage electrical construction products.
alfanar electric operates industries in:
- Riyadh and Jubail, Saudi Arabia
- Dubai, UAE
- London, UK
alfanar has a development and engineering center in Chennai, India.
Industrial Complex, Riyadh
The center of alfanar’s industrial activities is alfanar Industrial Complex situated in the Third Industrial Zone on Al-Kharj Road, Riyadh.
Spread across 700,000 square meters, the Complex houses alfanar’s facilities.
The Complex has a comprehensive infrastructure including a data and communication center as well as a commercial zone.
Job Purpose
Manage materials for efficient production, ensuring optimal inventory levels, timely procurement, and adherence to quality standards.
Key Accountability Areas
Inventory Management:
- Determine optimal procurement timing and quantities to align with production and warehouse capacity.
- Minimize stock levels and eliminate delivery delays to enhance inventory turnover.
Safety Stock and Material Segmentation:
- Regularly update safety stock for all active items.
- Implement material segmentation (ABC, XYZ, etc.) and material planning parameters.
Procurement and Logistics:
- Issue purchase requests promptly.
- Follow up with procurement and logistics for timely material delivery, escalating any potential stockouts.
Delivery and Quality Assurance:
- Ensure on-time delivery while adhering to budget limits and quality standards.
- Assess materials availability for incoming orders and production plans.
Stock Management and Action Plans:
- Lead and initiate action plans to reduce excess and obsolete stock.
- Manage the phase-in/phase-out process for materials.
Monitoring and Continuous Improvement:
- Monitor and review achievements and deviations from predefined plans.
- Continuously refine processes and procedures.
Role Accountability
HR Proficiency:
- Training of sub-ordinates and forming a team to get the work effectively.
- Provide leadership, coaching, and direction to subordinates in all aspects of their work.
- Delegate sub-ordinates in each respective assignment.
- Ensures fair distribution of tasks to maintain morale, motivation of subordinates.
Delivery:
- Perform the planned activities to meet the operational and development targets as per delivery schedules.
- Utilize resources effectively to achieve objectives within efficient cost and time.
- Provide a periodic report formatted by detailing the deviation and execution of planned tasks.
Problem-Solving:
- Resolve any related problems arise and escalate any complex operational issues.
Quality:
- Ensure quality requirements to develop effective quality control and processes including specifications for products or processes or related activities.
Business Process Improvements:
- Coordinate well-defined written systems, policies, procedures, and seeking automations opportunities as much as possible.
Compliance:
- Comply to related policy and procedures and work instructions.
Academic Qualification
Work Experience
Technical / Functional Competencies