Inventory Planner

Job Description:

About Edge

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.

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The Role

EDGE Technologies is hiring an Inventory Planner for EO MRO. We are looking for an experienced professional to manage demand forecasting, inventory planning, and procurement coordination, ensuring the timely availability of critical EOIR components and spares to support production and MRO operations. Candidates with 4 to 6 years of relevant experience in the defence or aerospace industry are preferred.

Responsibilities Demand Planning & Forecasting

• Develop and maintain demand forecasts for EOIR production and MRO activities based on historical consumption, repair trends, and production schedules.
• Coordinate with Production, Engineering, and MRO teams to align material requirements with planned workloads.
• Monitor demand fluctuations and adjust procurement and stocking strategies accordingly.

Material Planning & Control

• Plan and manage inventory levels of EO components, electronic modules, mechanical parts, optics, and consumables.
• Ensure timely availability of materials for production builds, repair activities, and return-to-service requirements.
• Maintain safety stock levels and reorder points based on criticality, lead times, and repair turnaround targets.
• Monitor slow-moving, excess, and obsolete inventory and recommend corrective actions.

Purchase

Requisition (PR) & Purchase Order (PO) Management

• Raise Purchase Requisition s (PR) in ERP system based on material planning requirements and approved forecasts.
• Coordinate with Procurement department for RFQs, vendor selection, and commercial alignment.
• Track Purchase Orders (PO) status and follow up with suppliers for timely delivery of critical EOIR components and spares.
• Monitor supplier lead times and elevate delays impacting production or MRO schedules.
• Ensure proper documentation and compliance for controlled, ITAR-sensitive, or classified components.

ERP & System Management

• Update and maintain material master data, BOM structures, inventory parameters, and supplier information in ERP system.
• Monitor inventory accuracy through cycle counts and stock reconciliation activities.
• Ensure system data integrity for traceability and audit readiness.

MRO & Production Support Coordination

• Liaise with MRO team to understand repair pipeline, part replacement trends, and failure analysis outcomes.
• Ensure critical spares availability to minimize turnaround time (TAT) and avoid operational delays.
• Support warranty tracking and segregation of repair-related materials.

Reporting & Analysis

• Generate inventory status reports, PR/PO tracking reports, material availability dashboards, and risk assessments.
• Provide regular updates to management on material shortages, supplier risks, and mitigation plans.
• Support budgeting and cost-control initiatives related to inventory and procurement.

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure inventory and procurement activities comply with defence regulations, traceability requirements, and quality standards.
• Maintain proper documentation and audit trails for controlled and…