About the Job:
At the company, we are building the future of defense. The Coyote factory in the United Arab Emirates will be the first of its kind – a lean, high-velocity production center for next-generation counter-UAS technologies. We are seeking bold, execution-driven team members to help drive the standard for operational excellence.
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The Scheduling Analyst will support the operations of the company’s new Coyote program factory located in the Tawazun Industrial Park (TIP). This role ensures end-to-end production planning, scheduling, and control activities, ensuring material and resource availability, configuration control, and accurate Cetec MRP data to support the production plan. The role will act as part of the production planning control tower by updating planning data, monitoring execution against plans, and escalating risks in a timely manner.
What You Will Do:
- Develop and manage production plans aligned with demand, capacity, and material availability.
- Execute and optimize MRP in Cetec, including work order release, sequencing, and rescheduling based on priorities and constraints.
- Ensure alignment across engineering releases, BOMs, routings, and work orders, including implementation of ECOs and changes.
- Maintain accurate planning master data and support MRP system administration, standardization, and continuous improvement.
- Perform capacity and workforce planning, identifying bottlenecks, and supporting shift planning and resource allocation decisions.
- Analyze MRP outputs (shortages, exceptions, pegging) and proactively mitigate material risks impacting production.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Procurement, Warehouse, Engineering, and Quality to resolve production and material issues.
- Monitor production performance and KPIs, manage WIP, and provide regular reports and insights to support operational and leadership decisions.
Qualifications You Must Have:
- University Degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Operations, or Supply Chain or equivalent experience.
- Minimum 2 years of prior experience in production planning, scheduling, or ERP-driven environment.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, routings, BOMs, and Capacity Planning.
- Hands-on experience with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Cetec, etc.).
- Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and Data analysis (pivot tables, trackers, dashboards).
- Ability to work in a highly controlled, constraint-driven production environment.
Work Conditions: On-site, Full-time
Language Requirements: Not specified.
