POWERTECH is a center of excellence for propulsion technologies, specializing in the design, engineering, and manufacturing of combustion engines, expendable turbojet engines, and turbofan engines for aerospace, defence, and autonomous applications. POWERTECH is hiring a Material Planner in the United Arab Emirates to translate the approved production plan into material requirements by running and maintaining the MRP process in SAP.
About POWERTECH
Core Focus: Combustion engines, expendable turbojet engines, and turbofan engines
Applications: Aerospace, defence, and autonomous applications, including fixed- and rotary-wing UAVs
Positioning: A center of excellence for propulsion technologies
Standards: Operates under EDGE Group compliance and regulatory requirements
Career Opportunity in UAE Aerospace Supply Chain
Strategic Location: United Arab Emirates — a growing hub for aerospace and defence manufacturing
Technical Depth: Hands-on SAP MRP execution, BOM management, and supplier coordination
Cross-Functional Impact: Direct coordination with Production, Procurement, and Warehouse teams
Career Growth: Build a specialized supply chain career within advanced propulsion technology manufacturing
Position Overview
This Material Planner role involves translating the approved production plan into material requirements by running and maintaining the MRP process in SAP, ensuring timely and accurate generation of purchase requisitions and production orders based on bills of material and planning parameters. You will monitor material availability, manage exceptions and shortages, evaluate stock coverage and obsolescence risks, and coordinate material priorities across Production, Procurement, and Warehouse teams.
Why This Role Matters:Â As Material Planner at POWERTECH, you ensure critical materials and components are available on time to keep advanced propulsion engine production running smoothly, gain hands-on SAP MRP and ERP expertise within an aerospace and defence manufacturing environment, build strong cross-functional coordination skills with procurement and production teams, contribute to compliance and traceability standards under EDGE Group requirements, and grow within a center of excellence for propulsion technologies.
Key Responsibilities
MRP Execution & Supply Assurance
- Translate the approved production plan into material requirements by running and maintaining the MRP process in SAP
- Ensure timely and accurate generation of purchase requisitions and production orders based on BOM and planning parameters
- Monitor material availability, identify shortages, and coordinate with Procurement and Suppliers
Exception Management & Inventory Health
- Identify and manage material shortages, delivery delays, and unexpected demand changes
- Lead daily exception reviews, propose corrective actions, and resolve issues through close collaboration
- Evaluate stock coverage, shelf-life, and obsolescence risks, maintaining visibility on materials in transit or on hold
Cross-Functional Coordination & Compliance
- Coordinate material priorities with Production, Procurement, and Warehouse teams
- Provide transparency on critical items, backlog situations, and expediting requirements
- Maintain traceability of material movements and planning changes per EDGE Group standards
- Ensure proper documentation and system updates for audits and KPI reporting
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Logistics, or a related technical or business field
- Preferred certifications: APICS CPIM, CSCP, or equivalent
Experience Requirements
- 2–4 years of experience in Material Planning, Procurement, or Production Control within a manufacturing or engineering organization
- Practical experience running MRP processes using SAP or comparable ERP systems
- Familiarity with BOM structures, lead-time management, and supplier coordination
Essential Skills
- Strong understanding of MRP logic, planning parameters, and master data governance
- Proficiency in SAP MM/MRP modules and Excel-based data analysis
- Analytical and structured approach to identifying material risks and priorities
Behavioral Competencies
- Ownership and accountability for material readiness
- Proactive problem-solving under time pressure
- Collaboration and teamwork across planning and procurement
About Working at POWERTECH
POWERTECH is a center of excellence for propulsion technologies, specializing in the design, engineering, and manufacturing of combustion engines, expendable turbojet engines, and turbofan engines for a wide range of aerospace, defence, and autonomous applications, including fixed- and rotary-wing UAVs and other advanced platforms. As Material Planner, you play a critical role in ensuring material readiness that keeps this advanced manufacturing operation running smoothly.
Career Excellence: Keep advanced propulsion engine production on schedule as Material Planner at a center of excellence.
Who Should Apply?
- SAP MRP Specialists: With 2–4 years of hands-on MRP execution experience
- Supply Chain & Procurement Professionals:Â From manufacturing or engineering organizations
- APICS Certified Planners:Â With CPIM, CSCP, or equivalent certification
- Aerospace/Defence Industry Candidates:Â Interested in propulsion technology manufacturing
- Cross-Functional Coordinators:Â Comfortable working across production, procurement, and warehouse teams
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