Production Planner

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE As a Production Planner, you will be responsible for planning production based on demand, stock levels, workforce availability, raw materials, packaging supplies, and machine capacity for specific products or production segments.

This role is based in Yanbu and reports to the Demand Planning Manager Responsibilities:

• Plan and provide the factories with the production plan on daily basis by gathering and analyzing customer demand and transferring this demand to a daily plan by balancing between On Time in Full (OTIF), inventory levels, and production costs
• Follow ups with the stakeholder to insure smooth flow of information that lead to better service
• Develop and analyze KPIs relevant to the assigned area and support improvement initiatives
• Actively develop planning process by utilizing existing functionalities in Matrix as well as implementing new ones according to best practices for planning in Jotun Operations System
• Establish tight communication with Purchasing, CSD (Customer Service Department), logistics, Sales, and Production to have the best information for the daily plan

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR AND WHAT WE OFFER We Look For: Qualification:

• Bachelor’s or Diploma degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Supply Chain
• Fresh Graduate up to 1 year of experience
• Fluency in Arabic & English – both verbally and written

Personal Qualities:

• Acts on own initiative, makes things happen and accepts responsibility for the results
• Communicates in a clear, precise and structured way; speaks with authority and conviction; presents effectively
• Co-operates well with others; shares knowledge, experience and information; supports others in the pursuit of team goals
• Adheres to company rules and procedures; executes plans with commitment and determination; achieves high quality results
• Is aware of own strengths and limitations and pursues learning and career development opportunities
• Uses a methodical and systematic approach; plans ahead, defines clear priorities and allocates resources effectively

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Continuous learning opportunities and training activities through on-the-job training and our in-house learning Jotun Academy
• Career development opportunities across multiple disciplines and geographies
• Leaders who focus on engaging and enabling their team, proven by consistently high employee feedback scores
• A supportive and inclusive company culture where you can be your authentic self
• A focus on having fun together through team buildings and social activities

POSITION INFORMATION Company: Jotun Saudia Co. Ltd
Contract Type: Regular Time Type: Full time CLOSING DATE (dd.mm.yyyy): 04.01.2025 WHO WE ARE Jotun’s story in the MEIA region (Middle East, India and Africa) began in 1962, and has grown to include 18 legal entities committed to achieving success and growth of the Jotun Group. Throughout our history, we have focused on providing our employees with meaningful and challenging work, rewarding them through continued learning and development, underpinned by our values of Loyalty, Care, Respect and Boldness Jotun Saudia Co. Ltd., established in 1984, is one of the key markets within the MEIA region. With 2 production facilities, 5 warehouses and more than 450 employees, we aim to further strengthen Jotun’s position in Saudi Arabia through ambitious market growth plans that focus on innovation, efficiency and profitability Visit our Career Page to know more about life at Jotun Jotun’s company culture welcomes and values differences in people. Our more than 10,200 employees on all continents represent 90 nationalities, four generations and diversity of professions, gender, abilities, ethnicities, beliefs, cultures etc. We are committed to represent the societies we operate in, promoting equality, equity and zero-tolerance for discrimination If you are applying to a position and require any additional support in the interview process, please let us know how we can accommodate this If you think that this role is what you could be doing next, apply now!