Senior Supply Planner

Knauf stands for opportunity. We know that opportunity looks different to each person, and we are proud that we see opportunity in everyone. This exciting role within the Supply Chain Team could be the perfect next opportunity for you to build a unique career, in a values-led culture with a clear purpose of making tomorrow a home for all of us.We are a global manufacturer of construction materials and within our Group, our 41,500 team members in 90 countries across 300 sites provide a huge opportunity for anyone with ambition and energy. We value everyone's contribution equally and we ask that you bring your whole self to work, to enrich the business further, as together we achieve more in a safe and inclusive environment.Our global reach in 90 countries continues to grow and we are looking for passionate, ambitious people to help us achieve our goals. We are all led by the same core values and believe in the powerful potential of large companies to have a positive impact on the world. We are now looking for another team mate to join us in Cairo Office as Senior Supply Planner.Can you say ‘yes’?Do you treat your colleagues with respect?Do you always have the customer in mind?Do you act with future generations in mind?Do you like to seek out opportunities to grow and develop?Do you have a proven track record of delivering results?As Senior Supply Planner at Knauf Egypt, you will be responsible for managing an end-to-end supply chain that integrates demand, production, raw material availability, and inventory to ensure optimal service levels and cost-effective inventory management while balancing capacity, and material constraints.What You’ll Be Doing Translate demand plans into feasible production and material plans considering plant capacity and constraints. Lead supply review meetings with key stakeholders, as part of the monthly S&OP process. Create and maintain master production schedules (MPS) and line scheduling for gypsum boards, plasters, and ceiling tiles. Monitor plant capacity utilization and efficiency. Identify bottlenecks and propose mitigation plans. Coordinate with plant operations to optimize production sequencing and minimizing change overs. Ensure availability of key materials (paper liners, adhesives, additives and compounds) while collaborating with procurement team. Set and manage safety stock levels for finished goods and critical raw materials. Monitor low runner SKUs and excess inventory. Own and Track Supply planning KPIs: service level (OTIF), Capacity utilization, inventory days, and plan adherence. Conduct root-cause analysis for supply gaps and service risks. Maintain planning parameters in SAP ERP/MRP system, while ensuring data accuracy (lead times, BOMs, production rates, safety stock).What We’d Love For You To HaveWe are interested in you as a person: your attitude, behaviors and values. As long as you have the willingness to learn anything you need for the role that you don't already have, we'd love to speak to you. If you have experience in the following areas – this is an added advantage: Bachelor’s degree in engineering (i.e Industrial Engineering, Supply chain Management). 3-5 years of experience in supply planning or production planning, preferably in building materials or FMCG. Strong understanding of MRP, Capacity planning and S&OP processes. Experience with ERP systems (preferably SAP and Blue Yonder). Experience with Excel, Power BI/Tableau. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to manage complexity and multiple constraints. Cross functional collaboration and stakeholder management. Strong communication and presentation skills.We’ll Provide A competitive salary BenefitsWhat happens next?We appreciate that your time is precious and applying for a new job can be a lengthy process - so we have committed to replying to your application within 15 working days.Founded in 1932, Knauf is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of construction materials for interior design, building insulation, and design ceilings.Knauf entered the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia (MEASA) in 1997. Today, we are a leading player across the region, with operations spanning 15 countries and 19 state-of-the-art production facilities, driven forward by 2,000 high-performing professionals.Headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, MEASA's reach extends across Algeria, Cyprus, Egypt, the GCC, Ghana, Greece, India, Iraq, Kenya, Morocco, Nigeria, Tanzania, Tunisia, and Turkey.In MEASA, we offer the opportunity to be part of a global family of over 41,500 colleagues in 96 countries, who are dedicated to the same core values, and to a shared sense of purpose. We encourage all our people to shape their own career, with the freedom to stretch their skills and learn new ones.Driven by an unwavering commitment to quality, innovation and sustainability, we are building more than just exceptional gypsum-based solutions — we’re shaping a future we can all be proud of.