Manufacturing Specialist - Material Plan & Execution

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Job Description Summary

Coordinate and expedite the flow of materials (from suppliers and also within departments) according to production schedules. Plan and schedule material/production needs. Accountable for the quality of own work. Subject to direct operations supervision/prescribed work instructions/systems checking. Executes within a well-defined operations framework. There is generally a step by step sequence of standard operational tasks which need to be followed to achieve an end result.

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What you'll do

·  Manage master planning, material processes and systems, prepare and update production schedules and purchasing needs. Ensure operational alignment with production plan and KPIs. Optimize inventory and process improvements.
·  Broadening knowledge of own technical discipline to execute policy/strategy. May include support roles with specialized technical field of knowledge; still acquiring higher level knowledge and skills.
·  Basic understanding of key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work. Good understanding of how work of own team integrates with other teams and contributes to the area.
·  May have some autonomy to make decisions within a defined framework. Resolves issues in situations that require good technical knowledge and judgment within established procedures. Consults more senior team members for issues outside of defined instructions/parameters.
·  A job at this level requires good interpersonal skills and may be required to lead a junior team. For customer facing roles, develops strong customer relationships and serves as the interface between customer and GE. Explains technical information to others.
·  Manage Nozzles and Shrouds production planning activities.
·  Continuous improvement through NCR, PSR and Kaizens.
·  Maintain OTD, COGS, Wing to Wing cycle.
·  Maintain timely parts reservation and follow up with sourcing.
·  Maintain pacing plan and target.
·  Perform billing activities of completed projects for internal and external customers.
·  Maintain cell monthly output target.
·  Embrace and help deploying new digital production tools.

What you’ll bring

·  Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college.
·  Arabic/English proficiency reading, writing and speaking.
·  Minimum of 2 years of experience in production planning / materials management in a manufacturing environment.
·  Solid expertise in master scheduling, MRP, inventory management, and ERP/planning systems (e.g., SAP/Oracle), with strong Excel/data skills.
·  Good understanding of key operational and financial drivers (OTD, COGS, cycle time, capacity) and how planning decisions impact cross‑functional performance.
·  Proven ability to work autonomously within defined frameworks, resolve issues using sound technical judgment, and collaborate effectively across Sourcing, Manufacturing, Quality, and Finance.
·  Strong interest in continuous improvement and digitalization (Lean, Kaizen, NCR/PSR, digital production tools), with a proactive, growth‑oriented mindset.
·  The legal right to work in KSA without company sponsorship or time restriction.

What will make you stand out

·  Engineering bachelor's is preferred
·  Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
·  Process improvement mindset.
·  Microsoft office Excel experience.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No