Production Planner

Job Description

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

We are looking for a Production Planner who will be responsible for Planning and maintaining the production schedule by monitoring and analyzing demand, maintaining stock levels of finished goods and coordinating with Sales and Logistics functions to be able to support and meet customer requirement.
This position is based in Dammam Second Industrial city and will be reporting to the Production Manager.

· Responsible for Production Planning and utilization of available resources by gathering and analyzing sales demand by balancing between On Time in Full (OTIF), inventory levels and production costs.

· Support Production function by participating in continuous improvement activities through efficiency Improvement Projects.

· Monitor and collect the data of production performance, Key Performance Indicators and report to the Manager to analyze the data and seek improvements.

· Support operation team in standardization of Products and Processes by analyzing product performance and process deviations.

· Cooperate and coordinate with maintenance department for an effective implementation of preventive maintenance schedule.

· Develop planning processes by utilizing existing functionalities in the Enterprise Resources Planning (ERP) system as well as implementing new ones according to the best practices for planning in Jotun Operations System

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR AND WHAT WE OFFER

We Look for:.

· Bachelor’s degree is required (science or engineering i.e. Chemistry/Industrial engineering)

· Ability to write and speak in English Language.

· Competent in using Microsoft Excel.

Personal Qualities we Look for:

· Communicates well with others.

· A team player who has the willingness to cooperate well with others and show support.

· Acquires the competency to plan and allocate resources effectively.

· Has the willingness to take initiatives and accepts responsibility and si able to objectively assess situations or circumstances using all the relevant information to solve complex problems.

We offer:

· Inclusive and respectful work environment

· Amazing support for gender diversity.

· 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.

· Inclusion in company bonus plan.

POSITION INFORMATION

Company:

Jotun Powder Coatings Saudi Arabia Co. Ltd.

Contract Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

CLOSING DATE (dd.mm.yyyy):

29.07.2023

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 Powder Coatings Saudi Arabia Co. Ltd., established in 1994, is one of the key markets within the MEIA region. With a production facility, 3 warehouses and more than 100 employees, we aim to further strengthen Jotun’s position in Saudi Arabia through ambitious market growth plans that focus on innovation, efficiency and profitability.

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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.

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