Material Planning, Specialist | alfanar Electric

Role Overview

Material Planning Specialist at alfanar Electric, a leading industrial manufacturer of low, medium, and high voltage electrical construction products headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia with operations across the Middle East, UK, and India.

Company Overview

alfanar is a construction and manufacturing business with design and development centers and facilities across the Middle East and other countries. alfanar operates three main divisions: alfanar electric (industrial arm), alfanar Construction, and alfanar Building Systems. alfanar electric manufactures electrical construction products and operates production facilities in Riyadh and Jubail (Saudi Arabia), Dubai (UAE), and London (UK), with a development and engineering center in Chennai (India). The company's primary industrial hub is the alfanar Industrial Complex in the Third Industrial Zone on Al-Kharj Road, Riyadh, spanning 700,000 square meters with comprehensive infrastructure including a data and communication center and commercial zone.

Role Purpose

Execute material planning activities by reviewing demand, monitoring inventory levels, and coordinating with relevant stakeholders to ensure timely availability of materials for production. Support operational efficiency by maintaining accurate planning data, monitoring performance, and addressing risks related to material supply.

Key Responsibilities

Material Planning Execution

• Apply established material planning procedures in line with departmental requirements.
• Review material needs based on forecasts, production schedules, and inventory reports.
• Prepare and issue material requisitions to procurement within required timelines.

Inventory Monitoring

• Monitor stock levels of raw materials, components, and consumables to avoid shortages or excess.
• Coordinate with warehouse teams to maintain accurate inventory data and resolve variances.
• Suggest adjustments to stock policies based on usage trends and supplier lead times.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Liaise with procurement to follow up on supplier deliveries.
• Work with production planning teams to match material availability to manufacturing schedules.
• Coordinate with sales, logistics, and quality teams to ensure smooth material flow.

Performance Tracking and Reporting

• Monitor KPIs related to material availability, stock accuracy, and fulfillment rates.
• Prepare routine status reports on material planning for review by the Section Manager or Manager.
• Highlight issues affecting planning accuracy and propose corrective measures.

Risk Identification and Mitigation

• Detect potential risks such as delays, shortages, or inaccuracies in forecasts.
• Recommend mitigation actions, including safety stock adjustments or alternative sourcing options.

Professional Development and Compliance

• Obtain updated soft and technical skills related to the job.
• Develop a vision and plan for career path advancement.
• Solve related problems and escalate complex operational issues.
• Ensure quality requirements to develop effective quality control and processes including specifications for products, processes, and related activities.
• Coordinate well-defined written systems, policies, procedures, and seek automation opportunities.
• Comply with related policies, procedures, and work instructions.
• Ensure compliance of relevant safety, quality, and environmental management procedures and controls within defined area of work activity to guarantee safety, legislative compliance, and delivery of high-quality products and services.

Delivery and Planning

• Perform planned activities to meet operational and development targets as per delivery schedules.
• Utilize resources effectively to achieve objectives within efficient cost and time.
• Provide periodic reports formatted with details of deviation and execution of planned tasks.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• 2 to 4 years of work experience.

Skills & Competencies

• Materials Flow Analysis.
• Materials Handling.