JOB PURPOSEWe are looking for a driven and analytical Planning Manager to join our team at Future Pipe Industries. In this cross-functional role, you will bridge Sales & Marketing, Finance, and Operations to ensure optimal capacity utilization across our manufacturing network spanning GCC, MENA, and Asia — delivering the best production outcomes for our customers.KEY RESPONSABILITIESDemand Planning & Production AllocationManage the allocation of forecasted projects to manufacturing units based on available capacity and customer requirements.Develop business allocation rules per product line, factoring in manufacturing cost, logistics cost, lead time, and customer satisfaction.Perform cost-benefit analysis of production scenarios including shift adjustments, resource changes, and network modifications.Maintain weekly validation of enquiry status and ensure master schedules are always up to date.S&OP & Scheduling CoordinationLead S&OP meetings with key stakeholders to finalize production releases, project prioritization, and capacity allocation decisions.Provide management with consolidated capacity utilization reports and communicate meeting outcomes to local schedulers.Oversee scheduling activities across 2 manufacturing units — ensuring machine outputs, backlogs, and constraints are properly reflected.Monitor scheduler compliance with monthly production orders and advise corrective actions for any production delays.Escalate additional capacity and special raw material requirements to the relevant stakeholders.Project Planning & Team LeadershipMaintain a consolidated master plan across all production lines and proactively identify and resolve critical scheduling issues.Conduct regular alignment meetings with the Project team to adjust priorities and ensure on-time delivery commitments are met.Lead, attract, develop, and retain a high-performing planning team; conduct annual appraisals and define clear KPIs aligned with FPI's strategic goals.Identify key positions and ensure succession plans are in place for critical roles within the function.Qualifications, Experience & SkillsBachelor's degree in a business or technical discipline; Master's / MBA preferred.5+ years of experience in production planning, logistics, or supply chain management with increasing levels of responsibility.Hands-on experience with lifecycle planning from quotation to product delivery.Background in discrete manufacturing environments.Proficiency in planning software tools and strong analytical and logical thinking skills.Excellent English communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships across functions.Multinational or international working experience is a strong advantage.AI Knowledge