Operations Planning Lead

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At EDGE bold ideas are engineered into technologies that protect, improve and save lives.

Headquartered in the United Arab Emirates, EDGE is a leading advanced technology group working at the forefront of defence and emerging technologies. Spanning more than 35 specialised companies and multiple centres of excellence, we are purpose-built to move fast. Free from heavy legacy processes, we give our people the autonomy, accountability, and agility to bring breakthrough technologies from concept to reality.

Based in Abu Dhabi, a globally connected hub at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, EDGE is home to a truly multicultural community where bold ideas thrive, and the future is shaped.

Together, we are shaping the future.

As an Operations Planning Lead at HALCON, you will play a vital role in managing and optimize the planning, scheduling, and coordination of all operational activities. The role ensures that Demand, Production, and Material Planning functions operate at the highest levels of efficiency and effectiveness. The successful candidate will collaborate with Program Management, Supply Chain, Production, and Finance teams to enable smooth operations, optimal resource utilization, and timely delivery of products and services

• Develop, implement, and manage detailed operational plans to support timely production and delivery of products, ensuring alignment with contractual obligations and business requirements.
• Collaborate with Program, Engineering, Procurement, Logistics, and Quality Assurance teams to integrate production and project schedules and optimize resource utilization, including mitigation planning where required.
• Oversee demand forecasting for projects, including materials, labor, and production resources, ensuring sufficient capacity to meet timelines.
• Prepare materials and data for monthly Demand and Operations Planning meetings to facilitate resource allocation decisions.
• Serve as the primary liaison between Program, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing departments.
• Ensure ERP systems (SAP APO/IBP) provide accurate real-time data to support demand fulfillment.
• Align business units with the Master Production Plan to maintain accurate material resource planning (MRP).
• Identify operational risks, including potential supply chain disruptions, and implement contingency plans to maintain project continuity.
• Maintain high-quality, consistent master data to streamline business processes including Plan-to-Produce, Lead-to-Cash, Source-to-Pay, and Design-to-Operate.
• Manage inventory to ensure all components, materials, and subassemblies are available for production, coordinating logistics and delivery schedules.
• Compile and report monthly KPIs using system data across departments.
• Promote lean manufacturing practices, process improvements, and cost-reduction initiatives across operations and supply chain workflows

• Minimum 15 years in operations production planning and scheduling across multiple projects, with a proven track record of delivering results.
• Hands-on experience with MRP systems and SAP (preferably SAP APO/IBP).
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Master’s degree preferred)

• 15+ years of industry and regional experience in operations planning and scheduling multiple projects.
• Deep expertise in Demand and Operations Planning within a manufacturing or defense environment.

Launched in November 2019, the UAE's EDGE is one of the world's leading advanced technology groups, established to develop agile, bold and disruptive solutions for defence and beyond, and to be a catalyst for change and transformation.…