158 Production Planning jobs in the United Arab Emirates

Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company. We are Making Possible products and solutions that help advance the industries we serve, providing branding and information solutions that optimize labor and supply chain efficiency, reduce waste, advance sustainability, circularity and transparency, and better connect brands and consumers. We design and develop labeling and functional materials, radio-frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, software applications that connect the physical and digital, and offerings that enhance branded packaging and carry or display information that improves the customer experience. Serving industries worldwide — including home and personal care, apparel, general retail, e-commerce, logistics, food and grocery, pharmaceuticals and automotive — we employ approximately 35,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Our reported sales in 2024 were $8.8 billion. Learn more at

Avery Dennison is an equal opportunity employer.
Please let us know if we can support you with reasonable accommodations throughout the application process by contacting our team via (email protected) .

This individual acts as a team lead, overseeing clerical, support, analysis, and research tasks, and reviews reports compiled for Planning. Based on properly authorized customer demand, analyzes materials and capacity requirements and communicates constraints to the concerned teams.

Coordinates the daily activities of the team and is responsible for team leadership and tasks such as attendance/vacation scheduling, claims, training, coaching, development, and interviews.

• Based on properly authorized customer demand, analyze materials and capacity requirements and communicate constraints to the Ops manager and Sales team.

• Set priorities for the team to ensure task completion; coordinate work activities with other supervisors.

• Coordinate the business planning process (S&OP process) involving all the business functions (Sales, Customer Service, Product Development, Production, Warehouse & Shipping, Finance…) to ensure excellent customer service at optimized cost.

• Be primarily responsible for capacity planning for the designated product line, coordinating with the operations teams to develop robust supply strategies that will drive improvement in service and cost.

• Work with regional Supply Chain Planning teams and the country Demand Planning contacts (who will be charged with capturing and aggregating demand information from the country commercial organizations).

• Continuously monitor and check actual performance of the designated product line vs. objectives via weekly/monthly reports, prepare gap analysis, and implement corrective actions.

• Initiate and coordinate special Lean/Sigma and Kaizen projects (e.g., Inventory Reduction, Vendor Managed Inventory…) in the designated product line(s).

Experience in the Printing Manufacturing Industry is an advantage. Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Production, Logistics, Business, or related field. 4+ years of SML or related experience.

Supervisory or Lead experience is preferred, particularly within the printing industry.

Product or production process knowledge in Offset, PFL, RFID, Flexo, and Thermal is preferred.

Proficient understanding of the fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures of Supply Chain, Materials Management, and Logistics and all related focus areas.

Excellent analytical skills.

Green Belt or ELS certification is preferred.

About Avery Dennison

Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company. We are making possible products and solutions that help advance the industries we serve, providing branding and information solutions that optimize labor and supply chain efficiency, reduce waste, and promote sustainability, circularity, and transparency. We design and develop labeling and functional materials, RFID inlays and tags, software connecting physical and digital, and offerings that enhance branded packaging and display information to improve customer experience. Serving industries worldwide—including home and personal care, apparel, retail, e-commerce, logistics, food, pharmaceuticals, and automotive—we employ approximately 35,000 employees across more than 50 countries. Our reported sales in 2024 were $8.8 billion. Learn more at

Company Description

Avery Dennison is an equal opportunity employer. Please contact for support with reasonable accommodations during the application process.

This individual acts as a team lead, overseeing clerical, support, analysis, and research tasks, and reviews reports for planning. Based on authorized customer demand, analyze materials and capacity requirements and communicate constraints to relevant teams. Coordinate daily team activities, including attendance, vacations, claims, training, coaching, development, and interviews.

• Analyze materials and capacity requirements based on customer demand and communicate constraints to the Ops manager and Sales team.
• Set priorities to ensure task completion; coordinate work activities with other supervisors.
• Coordinate the business planning process (S&OP) involving all business functions to ensure excellent customer service at optimized costs.
• Responsible for capacity planning for the designated product line, developing supply strategies to improve service and reduce costs.
• Collaborate with regional Supply Chain Planning teams and country Demand Planning contacts to capture and aggregate demand data.
• Monitor performance against objectives, prepare gap analyses, and implement corrective actions.
• Initiate and coordinate Lean/Sigma and Kaizen projects (e.g., Inventory Reduction, Vendor Managed Inventory).

• Experience in Printing Manufacturing Industry is advantageous. Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Production, Logistics, Business, or related field. 4+ years of experience in SML or related roles.
• Supervisory or leadership experience preferred, especially within printing industries.
• Knowledge of Offset, PFL, RFID, Flexo, and Thermal processes is preferred.
• Strong understanding of supply chain, materials management, and logistics concepts.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Green Belt or ELS certification preferred.

• Seniority level: Executive
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industry: Packaging and Containers Manufacturing

Note: This job posting is active in Dubai, UAE, with recent postings within the last 24 hours.

Company Description

About Avery Dennison

Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company. We are making possible products and solutions that help advance the industries we serve, providing branding and information solutions that optimize labor and supply chain efficiency, reduce waste, and promote sustainability, circularity, and transparency. We design and develop labeling and functional materials, RFID inlays and tags, software applications that connect the physical and digital, and offerings that enhance branded packaging and display information to improve the customer experience. Serving industries worldwide—including home and personal care, apparel, retail, e-commerce, logistics, food and grocery, pharmaceuticals, and automotive—we employ approximately 35,000 employees across more than 50 countries. Our reported sales in 2024 were $8.8 billion. Learn more at

Avery Dennison is an equal opportunity employer.
Please let us know if we can support you with reasonable accommodations throughout the application process by contacting our team via

Job Description

This individual acts as a team lead, overseeing clerical, support, analysis, and research tasks, and reviews reports compiled for planning. Based on properly authorized customer demand, they analyze materials and capacity requirements and communicate constraints to the concerned teams.

The role involves coordinating the daily activities of the team and responsibilities such as attendance/vacation scheduling, claims, training, coaching, development, and interviews.

Responsibilities include:

1. Analyzing materials and capacity requirements based on customer demand and communicating constraints to the Operations manager and Sales team.
2. Setting priorities for the team to ensure task completion and coordinating work activities with other supervisors.
3. Coordinating the business planning process (S&OP) involving all business functions to ensure excellent customer service at optimized cost.
4. Being primarily responsible for capacity planning for the designated product line and developing supply strategies to improve service and reduce costs.
5. Working with regional Supply Chain Planning teams and country Demand Planning contacts to capture and aggregate demand information.
6. Monitoring actual performance vs. objectives, preparing gap analyses, and implementing corrective actions.
7. Initiating and coordinating Lean/Sigma and Kaizen projects within the designated product lines.

Qualifications include:

• Experience in the printing manufacturing industry is an advantage. Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Production, Logistics, Business, or related field. 4+ years of experience in SML or related areas.
• Supervisory or lead experience preferred, especially within the printing industry.
• Knowledge of products or processes in Offset, PFL, RFID, Flexo, and Thermal printing.
• Proficient understanding of supply chain, materials management, and logistics concepts and practices.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Green Belt or ELS certification preferred.

Senior Operations Strategist

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Operations Strategist to join our team in Dubai. This high-impact leadership role involves building and streamlining production planning departments, driving workforce efficiency, and implementing digital solutions to enhance operational performance.

The ideal candidate will lead strategic initiatives that optimize manpower forecasting, resource planning, and real-time performance tracking.

• Establish structured workflows and staff scheduling systems
• Develop and deliver training programs on Power BI, workforce analytics, and scheduling tools
• Provide hands-on coaching for knowledge transfer and smooth team transitions
• Oversee workforce planning and roster creation with workshop managers
• Supervise customer liaison efforts through the Workforce Planner and resolve escalated issues
• Implement a live digital dashboard showcasing real-time business performance metrics
• Upskill data analysts in Power BI to support dashboard development and analytics
• Analyse operational data to identify inefficiencies and drive continuous process improvements
• Automate reporting systems to enhance data collection and decision-making speed
• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve bottlenecks using performance metrics and insights
• Provide senior leadership with regular strategic reports and performance reviews

This is an exciting opportunity for a results-driven professional to drive operational excellence and contribute to the growth of our organisation.

Strategist

As a production planning and scheduling expert, you will play a pivotal role in driving the success of our organization by overseeing supply chain operations. Your key responsibilities will include managing supply planning to ensure timely and accurate fulfillment, developing and overseeing production plans and schedules, and collaborating with commercial teams and sales operations to meet customer demand.

Key Responsibilities:

As a key member of the META Materials Management Team, you are co-responsible for the business results of META (Middle East, Turkey, and Africa), running the Materials Management operations for Fastening and Protection (F&P) and Electric Tools & Accessories (ET&A) Business Units from Dubai. You are expected to take an active regional shared leadership role by driving the development and roll out of best practice projects and leading a team of 8 people.

The key responsibility of the Materials Management Team Lead is to own and drive the entire process of managing the flow of materials within the markets of the META region, ensuring optimal stock levels and service at all locations in line with company objectives (Stock Availability, Customer Satisfaction/Sales order execution, Days on Hand, Obsolescence, Forecast Quality).

You will partner with and communicate effectively to keep appropriate stakeholders (Sales, Marketing, Retail, and Finance) updated on supply issues and risks affecting order releases. You should aim to increase efficiency and effectiveness in overall materials management processes.

You will drive value-adding materials management services for our customers and stakeholders and support Sales and Operations Planning within the region, including monthly Sales Forecast Integration (SFI) meetings at both Business Unit and Market Organization levels. You will also focus on driving Supply/Operations Planning processes and communication with headquarters.

You will lead and develop a team of high performers and contribute to the talent pool for the global/regional Logistics team at Hilti.

• Bachelor's Degree in Business fields (preferably in Logistics, Supply Chain, or Operations Management)
• Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA) preferred
• 5-8 years of professional experience in a logistics role
• 2-3 years in a leadership position
• Experience with MS Office, SAP ERP, JDA systems is a plus
• Solid knowledge of logistics processes, inventory management, international shipping, warehouse and transportation management, with strong analytical skills
• Strong leadership, people development, and communication skills
• High cultural awareness and flexibility to pursue an international career and travel
• Fluency in English

We are recognized as a top 'Great Place to Work' employer globally and locally. Our diverse team values teamwork and ability, regardless of background, and success is driven by collective effort.

We offer opportunities to work abroad, experience different job functions, and explore various markets—helping you find the right path for your ambitions and career growth.

• Bachelor's Degree in Business fields required ( focus in Logistics Supply Chain or Operations Management preferred)
• Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA) preferred
• 5-8 years of solid professional experience in logistics role.
• 2-3 years in a leadership function.
• Prior experience in with MS Office, SAP ERP, JDA systems is a plus.
• Solid knowledge in the Logistics processes (e.g. understanding of principles of inventory management, international shipping, warehouse/transportation management, etc.) and strong analytical skills.
• Strong leadership skills, passion for people development, and excellent communication skills
• Geographically flexible and high cultural awareness – ambition to pursue an international career and a willingness to travel.
• Fluency in English language

• Bachelor's Degree in Business fields required ( focus in Logistics Supply Chain or Operations Management preferred)
• Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA) preferred
• 5-8 years of solid professional experience in logistics role.
• 2-3 years in a leadership function.
• Prior experience in with MS Office, SAP ERP, JDA systems is a plus.
• Solid knowledge in the Logistics processes (e.g. understanding of principles of inventory management, international shipping, warehouse/transportation management, etc.) and strong analytical skills.
• Strong leadership skills, passion for people development, and excellent communication skills
• Geographically flexible and high cultural awareness – ambition to pursue an international career and a willingness to travel.
• Fluency in English language

• Bachelor's Degree in Business fields required ( focus in Logistics Supply Chain or Operations Management preferred)
• Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA) preferred
• 5-8 years of solid professional experience in logistics role.
• 2-3 years in a leadership function.
• Prior experience in with MS Office, SAP ERP, JDA systems is a plus.
• Solid knowledge in the Logistics processes (e.g. understanding of principles of inventory management, international shipping, warehouse/transportation management, etc.) and strong analytical skills.
• Strong leadership skills, passion for people development, and excellent communication skills
• Geographically flexible and high cultural awareness – ambition to pursue an international career and a willingness to travel.
• Fluency in English language