Job Description

Knauf stands for opportunity. We know that opportunity looks different to each person, and we are proud that we see opportunity in everyone. This exciting role within Knauf GCC, based in UAE could be the perfect next opportunity for you to build a unique career, in a values-led culture with a clear purpose of making tomorrow a home for all of us. The role is based in Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) plant or Dubai office, UAE with frequent visits to the other location (2 days per week).


We are a global manufacturer of construction materials and within our Group, our 42,000 team members in 90 countries across 300 sites provide a huge opportunity for anyone with ambition and energy. We value everyone's contribution equally and we ask that you bring your whole self to work, to enrich the business further, as together we achieve more in a safe and inclusive environment.

Knauf GCC is proud to be part of the Knauf Group. We have heritage in Gypsum manufacturing and have big plans for the future. Our global reach in 96 countries continues to grow and we are looking for passionate, ambitious people to help us achieve our goals. We are all led by the same core values and believe in the powerful potential of large companies to have a positive impact on the world. We are now looking for another team member to join us in the Supply Chain Department as the Supply Chain Planning Manager, UAE .

Can you say 'yes'?


Do you treat your colleagues with respect?


Do you always have the customer in mind?


Do you act with future generations in mind?


Do you like to seek out opportunities to grow and develop?


Do you have a proven track record of delivering results?




What you'll be doing:

Business Partnership

+ Overseeing and coordinating various planning functions, including demand and supply planning, production and transport planning, material replenishment planning etc.
+ Translating mid-term to long-term plants into a granular level short-term (capacity) schedule .
+ Ensuring efficient and cost-effective supply chain processes while meeting customer demand and organizational goals.

Key Decision Authorities

+ Develop and implement Supply Chain Planning strategies aligned with the organization's supply chain objectives .
+ Allocate resources to meet planning objectives and ensure availability of goods .
+ Identify areas for process improvement and lead initiatives to enhance planning efficiency .
+ Decide on the adoption of advanced planning tools and technologies.

Role Responsibilities

+ Long-term planning to balance required and available capacity as well as monitor and adjust production plans accordingly in (weekly) coordination with the Plant Manager.
+ Lead the S&OP process.
+ Collaborate with relevant stakeholders (e.g., Plant, Product Management, and Sales team) to develop and maintain demand forecasting models for trading goods and as input for production plan according to the S&OP requirements incl. analyze historical data and market trends to generate accurate forecasts.
+ Develop production schedules and plans based on demand forecasts taking optimization of production efficiency while minimizing costs into account as well as coordinate with the Plant team to ensure production targets are met.
+ Ensure materials and other relevant items are available as needed for production taking supply lead time, vendor constraints and transportation constraints into account in coordination with the Supply Chain coordinator.
+ Translate forecasts into inventory plan as well as manage inventory levels to reduce carrying costs while meeting customer demand by balancing orders, demand and material inventory data together with Procurement and Warehousing team.
+ Identify possible future capacity constraints & bottlenecks in the Supply Chain.
+ Foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
+ Measure, analyze and report key performance indicators (KPIs) related to planning.
+ Analyze data to identify areas for improvement & cost reduction.

Key Performance Indicators (KPI's)

+ Sales Forecast Accuracy
+ Supply Planning Adherence
+ Perfect Order (OTIFIC)
+ Compliance with inventory policy Support health and safety initiatives





What we'd love for you to have:


We are interested in you as a person: your attitude, behaviors and values. As long as you have the willingness to learn anything you need for the role that you don't already have, we'd love to speak to you. If you have experience in the following areas - this is an added advantage:

Candidate Profile:

+ Bachelor's degree in supply chain and logistics field is must, Industrial Engineering degree is preferred.
+ Minimum 3-5 years of relevant Supply Chain Planning, forecasting processes and optimization experience.
+ Experience within GCC countries, preferably UAE, KSA, Oman
+ Understanding and experience in the full supply chain process including planning, procurement, logistics, and warehousing.
+ Proficient in Supply Chain Planning software and ERP software to enable planning and reporting.
+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into high-level analysis and planning.
+ Experience in process improvement and Project Management.

We are interested in you as a person, your attitude, behaviors, and values. As long as you have the willingness to learn anything you need for the role that you don't already have, we'd love to speak to you. If you have experience in the following areas - this is an added advantage:

+ Very well experienced in all Supply Chain Functions, preferably in the manufacturing industry.
+ Excellent Communication skills and leadership abilities.
+ Ability to work with self-motivation under tight timelines.
+ Results driven.

We'll provide:

• Competitive Pay and Bonus (including allowances)
• Mobile Phone + Business Line
• Medical + Life Insurance