Production Planner

PRODUCTION PLANNER
Are you inspired by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in collaborative
environments that drive results? If so, Gates could be for you.

Gates is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power
transmission solutions. We push the boundaries of material science to engineer
solutions that continually exceed customer expectations.

Let's simplify it… think belts and hoses. Found in motorcycles, conveyor
belts, cars, tractors, blenders, vacuum cleaners, bicycles, & 3D printers just
to name a few. Because why not do it all?

WHAT TO EXPECT

As an Production Planner, we look for ambitious, forward thinking, open-minded
and well-rounded individuals to join our global team. Located in our Dammam,
KSA office, you will be reporting into Operations Lead.
Production Planner will be responsible for coordinating between the workshops,
fleet, site, and clients on all queries related to the Fleet or Job within the
timeframe, cost, quality and safety parameters.
* You'll be working with Teams in GCC and KSA, Customer service, Sales , Quality etc
* This is an exciting opportunity for you because you will be responsible for planning of smooth operations.
* Your objective/goals will be monitored by the regular and timely delivery of goods and services
* You will be supporting workshop, warehouse and Logistics Teams.
* This position is vital to Gates because as it helps smooth flow of all production processes and reduced waste of resources.

Key responsibilities :
* Identify customer/Workshop requirements and liaise with the Workshop Supervisor, Site Engineers, and Logistics and Sales coordinators to carry out the agreed scope of work.
* Workshop coordination, Planning, scheduling, man and material management, co-ordinations with Engineers, supervisors and clients, submission of documents as required
* Prepare Time sheets, Work orders, Asset management on the ORION systems.
* Raise Material requisition and follow up with purchase for Materials required
* Ensure high level of customer satisfaction through effective customer service, technical assistance & prompt after sales service.

ABOUT YOU
* ‎2 of years' of progressive indoor sales coordination or in administration of an operations role may be advantageous.
* Degree, Diploma or High School or equivalent.
* Must have strong customer service skills: previous experience highly preferred.
* Familiar with Oracle based sales systems and sales procedures and practices.
* In addition to your normal working hours, you might be required to work Overtime as and when required by the business / workload.
* At times you may have to cover the workload of other colleagues when he/she is on leave/Vacation along with your normal duties.

WHY GATES?
Founded in ‎1911 in Denver, Colorado, Gates is publicly traded on the NYSE.
While we might operate in a vast amount of time zones we operate as 'One
Gates' and have a common goal of pushing the boundaries of materials science.
We invest in our people, bringing real-world experience that enables us to
solve our customers' diverse challenges of today and anticipate those of
tomorrow.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required
to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and
talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach
with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to ‎10
pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Gates is an Equal Opportunity and is committed to ensuring equal employment
opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are
based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, age,
disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital
status, or any other consideration defined by law.
GDPR: Gates are committed to protecting your private data. Please see below
the link to our Job Applicants Privacy Statement which we would ask you to
read in full. By applying for this position, you confirm that you have read,
understood and accept this policy.
https://www.gates.com/us/en/knowledge-center/resource-library/policies-and-
statements/gates-job-applicants-privacy-statement.html

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