Position Title: Planner Materials Location: 6th October City, Cairo, Egypt Position Overview The Production planner and demand planner reports to Supply and Inventory Manager Hotmelt and is responsible for coordinating and optimising the production process for the plant in Cairo. Ensure that products are manufactured on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. The production planner acts as the bridge between various departments, including Sourcing, Procurement, Manufacturing, Sales and Customer Service, ensuring efficient workflow and resource utilisation. The role of a Production Planner is critical to the success of manufacturing operations, ensuring smooth production flow, cost efficiency, and timely delivery to customers

Primary Responsibilities:

Production Scheduling: Develop and maintain production schedules to meet customer demand and optimise manufacturing efficiency in alignment with Supply Chain KPIs including working capital and SIFOT. Daily coordination with production supervisors to align schedules with workforce and equipment availability.

Resource Planning: Ensure the availability of raw materials, components, and equipment required for production. Collaborate with Purchasing Agent to manage inventory levels and order materials as needed.

Workflow Optimisation: Monitor production processes to identify bottlenecks or inefficiencies. Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance productivity and reduce costs. Communicate to Customer Service updates on production status and address any issues impacting delivery.

Data Analysis & Reporting: Analyse production data, track progress, and adjust schedules as necessary. Reports on production performance, delays, and corrective actions.

Coordination with Stakeholders: Liaise with operations, engineering, and R&D teams to align production activities with market needs and project timelines.

Quality Control: Ensure that production activities adhere to quality standards and specifications. Work closely with quality team to resolve any production defects or concerns. Participate in ad hoc projects

Desired Candidate Profile

Minimum Requirements Finished Apprenticeship, ideally business administration or supply chain management Min. 2- 5 years job experience in production, production planning department in industrial environment Language skills: English fluently spoken and in writing, other language is a plus Computer skills: familiar with ERP system SAP, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook Personal skills: teamwork, reliability, persistence, good communicator, very good sense of time; ability to work under timely pressure and prioritise