*overview*:the production planner is responsible for developing and managing production schedules that align with customer demand, resource availability, and operational capacity.operating in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment, this role ensures timely delivery and efficient production by collaborating closely with procurement, operations, and logistics teams.*key responsibilities*:- *scheduling & planning*:- create and maintain production schedules (daily, weekly, monthly) based on forecasts and orders.- adjust schedules to accommodate changes in demand, materials, or capacity.- optimize production flow to reduce downtime and increase efficiency.- *inventory management*:- coordinate material availability with procurement and inventory teams.- monitor stock levels to prevent overproduction and shortages.- support jit practices and lead inventory counts.- *performance & compliance*:- track kpis (e.g., on-time delivery, efficiency, inventory turnover).- analyze data to drive continuous improvement.- ensure adherence to industry standards and support quality/compliance initiatives (iso, iatf).*requirements*:- bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, supply chain management, or related field- 3-5 years of production planning experience, preferably in automotive/manufacturing- proficient in erp/mrp systems (e.g., epicor, sap, oracle) and ms excel- strong knowledge of production and inventory management- apics/cscp certification preferred- familiarity with automotive standards (e.g., iatf *)- bilingual in spanish and english (verbal and written)- strong communication and negotiation skillspay: $1.00 - $2.00 per monthapplication question(s):- are you able to have a fluent conversation in english?- what erp/mrp systems have you worked with?Work location: in person