Senior Production Planner ( Seafood )

Almarai is seeking a capable Senior Production Planner ( Seafood ) professional for its operations in Rabigh, Makkah, Saudi Arabia. This full-time opportunity is suited to a candidate who can combine technical or functional expertise with disciplined execution, teamwork and a strong focus on quality and business performance. The position supports day-to-day operations while contributing to service reliability, compliance and continuous improvement. The successful candidate will work with relevant departments and stakeholders to maintain high standards, solve operational challenges and deliver agreed objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed seafood production plans using forecast and actual sales requirements.
• Optimize processing and packing machine utilization against available capacity.
• Coordinate daily and weekly planning meetings and communicate changes to affected departments.
• Monitor plan execution and reduce non-conformance by aligning activities with standard procedures.
• Use SAP or other ERP data to support accurate capacity and production decisions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 2–5 years experience in SAP and FMCG environment.
• strong ERP competency.
• excellent English communication.
• ability to coordinate planning meetings and optimize production capacity..

Employment Details

• Company: Almarai
• Location: Rabigh, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
• Employment Type: Full Time
• Industry: Food & Beverage Manufacturing and Services

Preferred Skills

Production Planning, SAP, ERP, Capacity Planning, Machine Utilization, Sales Forecasting, SOP, Seafood Manufacturing. Candidates should demonstrate strong communication, attention to detail, teamwork and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced operational environment.

Role Expectations

The role requires a practical and accountable approach to work, with the ability to prioritize competing activities, communicate clearly with colleagues and maintain accurate operational information. The successful candidate should be comfortable working with cross-functional teams, following established procedures and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, quality and service. Strong attention to detail and consistent follow-through will be important in delivering the expected results from the position.

Core Skills

Production Planning, SAP, ERP, Capacity Planning, Machine Utilization, Sales Forecasting, SOP, Seafood Manufacturing. The position also requires sound judgment, teamwork, professional communication, organization and the ability to respond effectively to changing operational requirements in a fast-paced environment.