Planning Assistant (Contract Role)

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.

Responsible for assisting in planning and monitoring materials and products used by production.

Using product information and production plans to assist in setting up a schedule for ordering materials and maintaining an efficient inventory.

Primary focus is assisting the planners to perform scheduling duties as necessary.

Preparation of schedules for all material planning, production equipment, preparing daily WIP reports, Working with procurement and production personnel to ensure material are available and orders are processed and completed on time.

Support the Planning department, working within and understanding the material planning, supply chain process, production process, plant procedures, equipment capabilities and flow of goods within the facility.

Any information you share as part of your EDGE candidate profile or job application will be handled in accordance with applicable data protection and privacy regulations.

EDGE is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and high-performing workforce.

We believe every individual deserves to be treated with fairness, respect and dignity, and our employment decisions reflect that.

We do not discriminate based on race, colour, nationality, ethnicity, religion, gender, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

If you feel your skills, experience and potential are a strong match for a role, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement.

We are genuinely interested in what you can bring to EDGE.

As a global organisation, effective collaboration across international teams is central to how we work, so English proficiency is required for all roles unless otherwise stated in the job posting.

Please note that EDGE does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.

Any resumes in the absence of a formally executed agreement in place will be deemed the property of EDGE, and no placement fees or compensation will be payable in respect of such submissions.