Material Planner

About the company

EDGE is a UAE-based advanced technology group focused on defence and emerging technologies, creating solutions that help protect, improve, and save lives. With more than 35 specialised companies and several centres of excellence, the organisation is designed to move quickly and give teams the freedom to act with ownership, accountability, and speed.

Headquartered in the United Arab Emirates and operating from Abu Dhabi, EDGE sits in a highly connected location that brings together talent from many nationalities and backgrounds. The company describes itself as a place where ambitious ideas can grow and where innovation is turned into real-world outcomes.

Role overview

The Material Planner is responsible for making sure material availability aligns with production plans and minimum stock requirements so manufacturing operations can run without interruption. The role also involves tracking materials and finished goods through production forecasts and related information, while ensuring inventory moves efficiently through the business.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and monitor material supply so it matches production schedules and supports a steady production flow.
• Create purchase requisitions based on demand forecasts to help meet customer requirements.
• Review demand patterns and supply trends to build and maintain inventory plans that keep stock levels optimal.
• Carry out stock verification checks to confirm inventory accuracy against agreed targets.
• Track material movement to spot delays or risks early, then adjust plans, schedules, or cancellations where needed to address inventory concerns.
• Use SAP planning tools to support demand generation and keep planning data and workflows accurate.
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to communicate updates on materials, engineering changes, quality matters, production plans, and timelines.
• Prepare regular statistical and performance reports for stakeholders and recommend improvements to efficiency and results.
• Apply approved processes to agreed standards and targets, while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.

Qualifications and experience

Candidates should have 3 to 5 years of experience in material planning and scheduling across multiple projects, with a demonstrated history of delivering results. Hands-on experience with SAP is required. An associate or bachelor’s degree in business, logistics, engineering, or supply chain management is expected.

A preferred profile includes 4 or more years of industry and regional experience in planning and scheduling multiple projects. English proficiency is required for all roles unless stated otherwise, given the organisation’s international working environment.

Benefits and compensation

EDGE offers a highly competitive, tax-free salary package. Depending on role and seniority, benefits may include family visas, annual flight tickets, medical insurance for the employee and dependants, and education support for children. The company also provides access to an internal learning academy and digital learning platform, along with career development support, strong guidance, and the opportunity to collaborate with global talent.

Equal opportunity, privacy, and additional terms

Any information shared through a candidate profile or application is handled in line with applicable data protection and privacy regulations. EDGE states that it is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, nationality, ethnicity, religion, gender, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other protected characteristic under law.

Candidates are encouraged to apply even if they do not meet every requirement, provided they believe their skills and potential are a strong fit. The company also notes that it does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies; resumes submitted without a formal agreement are considered the property of EDGE, and no placement fees or compensation will be paid for such submissions.