EDGE Group PJSC — a UAE-headquartered advanced technology group working at the forefront of defence and emerging technologies — is hiring an Inventory Planner for EO MRO within EDGE Technologies, based in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The role manages demand forecasting, inventory planning, and procurement coordination so that critical EOIR components and spares are available on time to support production and MRO operations. It covers PR and PO management in the ERP system, material master data upkeep, cycle counts, supplier follow-up, reporting, and compliance for controlled materials. Candidates with 4 to 6 years of relevant defence or aerospace experience are preferred.
EDGE — Bold Ideas Engineered Into Technologies That Protect, Improve and Save Lives
Headquartered in the UAE, EDGE is a leading advanced technology group spanning more than 35 specialised companies and multiple centres of excellence. Based in Abu Dhabi, it is built to move fast, giving people autonomy, accountability, and agility to take technologies from concept to reality.
35+Specialised Companies
2019Launched November
4–6Years Experience Preferred
Tax-FreeCompetitive Salaries
COMPLIANCE FOCUS: Controlled, ITAR-Sensitive and Classified Components · Traceability · Audit Trails · Defence Regulations
About the Role — Inventory Planner, EDGE EO MRO Abu Dhabi
Company: EDGE Group PJSC — EDGE Technologies, EO MRO
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Focus: Demand forecasting · Inventory planning · Procurement coordination · EOIR components and spares
Materials: EO components · Electronic modules · Mechanical parts · Optics · Consumables
Works With: Production · Engineering · MRO · Procurement · Finance
Why This Inventory Planner Role at EDGE Stands Out
Defence Technology Setting: Plan inventory for electro-optical and infrared (EOIR) components used in advanced defence systems — specialized material planning that few supply chain roles offer
Direct Impact on Readiness: Your planning keeps critical spares available, shortens repair turnaround time, and helps avoid operational delays for production and MRO teams
Learning & Growth: EDGE highlights its learning academy and digital learning platforms, plus career support and the chance to work with talent from across the globe
Package: Salaries are described as highly competitive and tax-free, and depending on role and seniority benefits can include family visas, annual flight tickets, medical insurance, and education allowances
Poition Overview
The Inventory Planner for EO MRO develops and maintains demand forecasts for EOIR production and MRO activities, using historical consumption, repair trends, and production schedules. You will plan inventory levels for EO components, electronic modules, mechanical parts, optics, and consumables; keep safety stock and reorder points in line with criticality, lead times, and repair turnaround targets; raise purchase requisitions in the ERP system; coordinate with Procurement on RFQs and vendor selection; track purchase orders and chase suppliers; maintain material master data, BOM structures, and inventory parameters; monitor inventory accuracy through cycle counts and reconciliations; liaise with the MRO team on the repair pipeline; and produce reports and dashboards that keep management informed about shortages, supplier risks, and mitigation plans — all while following defence regulations, traceability requirements, and quality standards.
Why This Role Matters: In defence MRO, a missing component can hold up a repair, delay a return to service, and leave a customer waiting. As Inventory Planner, you make sure the right parts are in the right place at the right time — by reading demand early, setting sensible safety stock, chasing suppliers before delays grow, and keeping records clean enough to pass any audit. Careful planning protects schedules, controls cost, and keeps critical equipment ready for use.
Key Responsibilities
Demand Planning & Forecasting
- Develop and maintain demand forecasts for EOIR production and MRO activities based on historical consumption, repair trends, and production schedules
- Coordinate with Production, Engineering, and MRO teams to match material requirements with planned workloads
- Watch demand fluctuations and adjust procurement and stocking strategies accordingly
Material Planning & Control
- Plan and manage inventory levels of EO components, electronic modules, mechanical parts, optics, and consumables
- Ensure timely availability of materials for production builds, repair activities, and return-to-service requirements
- Maintain safety stock levels and reorder points based on criticality, lead times, and repair turnaround targets
- Monitor slow-moving, excess, and obsolete inventory and recommend corrective actions
Purchase Requisition & Purchase Order Management
- Raise Purchase Requisitions in the ERP system based on material planning needs and approved forecasts
- Coordinate with Procurement on RFQs, vendor selection, and commercial alignment
- Track PO status and follow up with suppliers for timely delivery of critical EOIR components and spares
- Monitor supplier lead times and escalate delays that affect production or MRO schedules
- Keep proper documentation and compliance for controlled, ITAR-sensitive, or classified components
ERP & System Management
- Update and maintain material master data, BOM structures, inventory parameters, and supplier information in the ERP system
- Monitor inventory accuracy through cycle counts and stock reconciliation
- Ensure system data integrity for traceability and audit readiness
MRO & Production Support Coordination
- Liaise with the MRO team to understand the repair pipeline, part replacement trends, and failure analysis outcomes
- Ensure critical spares availability to minimize turnaround time (TAT) and avoid operational delays
- Support warranty tracking and segregation of repair-related materials
Reporting, Analysis & Governance
- Produce inventory status reports, PR/PO tracking reports, material availability dashboards, and risk assessments
- Give management regular updates on material shortages, supplier risks, and mitigation plans, and support budgeting and cost-control initiatives
- Make sure activities comply with defence regulations, traceability requirements, and quality standards, and keep audit trails for controlled and classified materials
Qualifications & Requirements
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field
- Hands-on experience raising PRs and tracking POs through ERP systems
- Strong Excel, analytical, planning, and reporting skills
- Knowledge of compliance, traceability, and controlled material handling
- Ability to coordinate across Production, MRO, Procurement, and Finance departments
Preferred Qualifications
- Minimum 4–6 years of experience in inventory planning and procurement coordination within a production or MRO environment (defence or aerospace preferred)
- Strong understanding of EOIR components, electronics, and mechanical assemblies
- English proficiency is required for all EDGE roles unless otherwise stated in the posting
About EDGE Group & Defence Technology in Abu Dhabi, UAE
Launched in November 2019, EDGE is one of the world’s leading advanced technology groups, established to develop agile, bold, and disruptive solutions for defence and beyond. It aims to bring innovations to market with greater speed, position the UAE as a global hub for future industries, and create clear paths for the next generation of highly skilled talent. Abu Dhabi, a globally connected hub at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, hosts a multicultural community of professionals working on advanced technologies. EDGE says it encourages people to apply even if they do not meet every requirement, is an equal opportunity employer, and does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.
Career Outlook: Inventory Planners in defence and aerospace can progress toward Senior Planner, Supply Chain Manager, Materials Manager, and Procurement Lead roles — well-regarded, well-compensated positions in the UAE’s growing defence and advanced technology sector.
Who Should Apply?
- Defence & Aerospace Material Planners: With 4–6 years in inventory planning for production or MRO, familiar with spares, lead times, and controlled materials
- MRO Supply Chain Professionals: Who understand repair pipelines, turnaround time pressure, and the value of the right spare at the right time
- ERP-Savvy Procurement Coordinators: Comfortable raising PRs, tracking POs, chasing suppliers, and keeping master data clean
- Supply Chain & Industrial Engineering Graduates: With a relevant degree or diploma, strong Excel skills, and an interest in advanced technology manufacturing
- Abu Dhabi-Based Planners: Ready to bring careful forecasting and compliance discipline to a fast-moving UAE technology group
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