Supply Chain Engineer – UAE National only

Location: Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates In fast changing markets customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each aerospace transportation defence security and space our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrows possible. Thales has built a presence in the United Arab Emirates for over 35 years and today has over 300 employees.

Thales in the UAE is part of our Middle East business that has 1800 people across Egypt Iraq Kuwait KSA Lebanon Oman Pakistan Qatar and UAE. Together we delivered technology for the Dubai metro the longest driverless metro network in the world and a fare collection system that processes up to transactions per day. We make UAE a safer place by providing secure electronic payment solutions cyber security systems and communications as well as security systems for Dubai International Airport and air traffic management and navigation systems for Abu Dhabis airport.

Requirements Title : Supply Chain Engineer UAE National only

Location : Abu Dhabi

Job Objective

As part of its global footprint strategy Thales Emarat Technologies (TET) is setting-up new state-of-the-art production facilities in the United Arab Emirates to produce locally a portfolio of legacy products in build-to-print mode and new products in build-to-spec mode.

The supply chain engineer will be a key multi-skills contributor in charge of the following missions:

• Industrial scheduler
• Logistics and stocks officer
• Handling operations officer

The Industrial Scheduler function consists of planning organizing and optimizing the scheduling of production activities labor and resources in a manufacturing or industrial environment. This role ensures that production deadlines are met efficiently while balancing the requirements of operations minimizing downtime and coordinating with various departments to maintain smooth workflow throughout the plant.

The Logistic and stocks officer function consists of ensuring the seamless flow of materials and components across various stages of the supply chain including reception storage provisioning and preparation of manufacturing orders. The role involves managing inventory coordinating with production teams and ensuring timely preparation and delivery of materials. Additionally the Logistic Officer acts as a team reference by supporting team members monitoring performance and conducting training when necessary.

Finally the handling operations officer is responsible for operating forklifts and other warehouse equipment to transport load and unload materials safely and efficiently. The role ensures compliance with safety regulations and supports overall warehouse operations.

Roles & Responsibilities

Function Industrial scheduler

• Develop detailed schedules for production lines equipment and personnel based on order demand available resources and lead times.
• Coordinate with production maintenance procurement and logistics teams to ensure alignment of resources and material flows.
• Monitor production progress and adjust schedules to respond to delays equipment failures or urgent customer orders.
• Analyse data and historical performance to recommend process improvements for scheduling efficiency and on-time delivery.
• Work closely with master planners to ensure alignments with schedule changes or challenges.
• Prepare and distribute daily/weekly/monthly production schedules and reports.
• Use ERP to update and maintain accurate scheduling records.
• Ensure compliance with health safety and quality standards in all scheduling activities.

Function Logistics & stocks responsible

• Perform incoming inspections of raw materials components and finished products to ensure compliance with quality standards and traceability regulations
• Maintain accurate records of inventory movements (physical and system-based) in the ERP system
• Conduct periodic inventory counts to ensure stock accuracy
• Supply components and materials to production lines in alignment with manufacturing orders and schedules
• Organize and deliver materials in kits ensuring availability for production as per operational requirements
• Manage finished goods and spare parts storage ensuring accurate documentation of inventory movements
• Ensure proper stacking labelling and storage of goods according to warehouse procedures
• Perform administrative tasks for receiving deliveries verifying delivery notes against purchase orders
• Assemble and verify necessary shipping documents (including export control and custom duties) ensuring timely and efficient shipment loading
• Manage the import/export of goods