Production Planner

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

We are looking for a proactive Production Planner to plan and optimize production to ensure customer demand is fulfilled while balancing inventory levels, production capacity, raw material and packaging availability, manpower, and cost efficiency. To ensure high service levels through effective scheduling and continuous collaboration with cross-functional teams.

This role will be based at our factory in 10th of Ramadan and will report to the Planning Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain production schedules based on customer demand, inventory targets, production capacity, and material availability.

• Monitor and adjust production plans to ensure on-time delivery while responding to changes in demand, capacity, maintenance, or supply constraints.

• Coordinate with Production, Purchasing, Sales, Customer Service, Warehouse, and Quality teams to ensure efficient production and timely order fulfillment.

• Optimize inventory levels by balancing product availability with the reduction of excess, slow-moving, and obsolete stock.

• Monitor planning performance, analyze key KPIs, and identify opportunities to improve planning efficiency and service levels.

• Maintain accurate planning master data and support the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process through capacity analysis and risk management.

• Utilize planning systems and digital tools to improve scheduling accuracy, standardize processes, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR AND WHAT WE OFFER

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Supply Chain.

• 2–5 years of experience in production planning within a manufacturing environment.

• Should be able to speak fluently in English and Arabic.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and ERP systems.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Competencies We Look for:

• Acts on own initiative, makes things happen and accepts responsibility for the results

• Adheres to company rules and procedures; executes plans with commitment and determination; achieves high quality results

• Uses a methodical and systematic approach; plans ahead, defines clear priorities and allocates resources effectively

• Quickly understands and analyzes complex issues and problems; comes up with sound and rational judgments

• Communicates in a clear, precise and structured way; speaks with authority and conviction; presents effectively ·

• Co-operates well with others; shares knowledge, experience and information; supports others in the pursuit of team goal

What We offer:

• Competitive compensation and benefits

• Continuous learning opportunities and training activities through on-the-job training and our in-house learning platforms.

• Career development opportunities across multiple disciplines and geographies

• Leaders who focus on engaging and enabling their team, proven by consistently high employee feedback scores

• A supportive and inclusive company culture where you can be your authentic self

• A focus on having fun together through team building and social activities.

POSITION INFORMATION

Company:

El-Mohandes Jotun S.A.E.

Contract Type:

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Time Type:

Full time

CLOSING DATE (dd.mm.yyyy):

22.08.2026

WHO WE ARE

Jotun’s story in the MEIA region (Middle East, India and Africa) began in 1962, and has grown to include 18 legal entities committed to achieving success and growth of the Jotun Group. Throughout our history, we have focused on providing our employees with meaningful and challenging work, rewarding them through continued learning and development, underpinned by our values of Loyalty, Care, Respect and Boldness.

El-Mohandes Jotun S.A.E., established in 1983, is one of the key markets within the MEIA region. With 2 production facilities, 3 warehouses and more than 350 employees, we aim to further strengthen Jotun’s position in Egypt through ambitious market growth plans that focus on innovation, efficiency and profitability.

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Jotun’s company culture welcomes and values differences in people. Our more than 10,200 employees on all continents represent 90 nationalities, four generations and diversity of professions, gender, abilities, ethnicities, beliefs, cultures etc. We are committed to represent the societies we operate in, promoting equality, equity and zero-tolerance for discrimination.

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