Material Planning – Team Lead
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| Company Name | SKM Air Conditioning LLC |
| Company Type | Private |
| Job Type | Full-Time |
| Salary Range | Market Competitive |
| Location | Sharjah, Sharjah Emirate, United Arab Emirates |
| Qualifications | Bachelor’s Degree |
| Experience | 5 Year+ |
Job Overview
The Material Planning Team Lead serves as the strategic navigator of the supply chain, ensuring the right materials arrive at the right time to keep production running smoothly and efficiently. This role champions end-to-end planning excellence by forecasting material needs, monitoring inventory levels, optimizing procurement cycles, and coordinating closely with production, logistics, and vendor teams.
Company Overview
Since 1974, S.K.M Air Conditioning LLC has been a trusted leader in HVAC manufacturing across the Middle East and beyond. With 2,000+ employees representing 30+ nationalities, SKM operates in 8+ countries and delivers solutions to 30+ global markets. They pair engineering excellence with digital innovation to elevate product quality, customer experience, and operational efficiency.
Quick Details
- Salary Range: Market Competitive
- Job Type: Full-time
- Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree
- Experience: 5 Year+
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the end-to-end material planning function across all projects and business lines.
- Develop and implement material planning strategies aligned with production and delivery schedules.
- Ensure forecast accuracy, lead time optimization, and supply-demand balancing.
- Work closely with procurement, inventory, and production teams to resolve shortages and bottlenecks.
- Drive process improvements and automation in planning systems (ERP/SAP).
- Track KPIs (forecast accuracy, OTIF, inventory turnover, etc.) and provide insights for leadership.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Industrial/mechanical/Electrical Engineering, or related field.
- 8-10 years’ experience in material planning/supply chain, with at least 5 years in a senior role.
- Strong expertise in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) and advanced analytics/reporting (Excel, Power BI).
- Proven track record in leading cross-functional teams and managing large-scale projects.
- Strong problem-solving, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
Benefits
- Be part of a company shaping the future of HVAC in the region.
- Work in a collaborative and dynamic environment where ideas drive innovation.
- Opportunity to drive strategic decisions and support growth across the business.
- Contribute to operational excellence.
- Professional development and career growth opportunities.