Production Planning Lead Specialist

About the role

LEONI, a global provider of products, solutions and services for energy and data management in the automotive industry, is hiring a Production Planning Lead Specialist in Badr City. The role covers production scheduling, finished goods inventory control and coordination with dispatch and procurement so that customer demand is met efficiently and on time.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and efficient production scheduling while respecting the finished goods (FG) inventory policy and minimising the risk of obsolete stock.
• Ensure OTIF deliveries at the optimum cost level, analysing customer demand and creating a workable production plan in line with the MPS.
• Monitor production output continuously to keep FG available according to customer demand and the FG inventory strategy.
• Identify urgent products, escalate issues and propose alternative delivery plans when deadlines are at risk.
• Support the dispatch process and outbound truck planning.
• Maintain the accuracy of finished goods inventory in the ERP system and coordinate with procurement on material availability when customer demand deviates.
• Support the technical change process to avoid material shortages and obsolescence.
• Keep regular contact with advanced finished goods warehouses in the country or with selected customers for direct deliveries.
• Prepare claims against customers for obsolete stock and non-performance costs, support the stock take, and track and reduce excess finished goods stock.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• At least 1 to 3 years of experience in planning operations.
• Hands-on experience.
• Professional proficiency in English.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, effective in a fast-paced environment, with excellent communication skills.
• Good planning, organisational and time-management skills with a results-oriented mindset.