About the role

  • Senior Supply Planner managing end-to-end supply chain including demand, production, and inventory at Knauf Egypt. Collaborating with teams to optimize planning and ensure material availability in Cairo Office.

Responsibilities

  • Translate demand plans into feasible production and material plans considering plant capacity and constraints.
  • Lead supply review meetings with key stakeholders, as part of the monthly S&OP process.
  • Create and maintain master production schedules (MPS) and line scheduling for gypsum boards, plasters, and ceiling tiles.
  • Monitor plant capacity utilization and efficiency.
  • Identify bottlenecks and propose mitigation plans.
  • Coordinate with plant operations to optimize production sequencing and minimizing change overs.
  • Ensure availability of key materials (paper liners, adhesives, additives and compounds) while collaborating with procurement team.
  • Set and manage safety stock levels for finished goods and critical raw materials.
  • Monitor low runner SKUs and excess inventory.
  • Own and Track Supply planning KPIs: service level (OTIF), Capacity utilization, inventory days, and plan adherence.
  • Conduct root-cause analysis for supply gaps and service risks.
  • Maintain planning parameters in SAP ERP/MRP system, while ensuring data accuracy (lead times, BOMs, production rates, safety stock).

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering (i.e Industrial Engineering, Supply chain Management).
  • 3-5 years of experience in supply planning or production planning, preferably in building materials or FMCG.
  • Strong understanding of MRP, Capacity planning and S&OP processes.
  • Experience with ERP systems (preferably SAP and Blue Yonder).
  • Experience with Excel, Power BI/Tableau.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to manage complexity and multiple constraints.
  • Cross functional collaboration and stakeholder management.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills.

Benefits

  • A competitive salary
  • Benefits

Job title

Senior Supply Planner

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Tech skills

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