About the companya chemical structure is only as strong as the bonds between its molecules.
at basf chemetall, this strength lies not only in chemistry, but also in the strong connections built between our global organization and our people.
we are a company with highly qualified talent that contributes every day across different sectors to create the basf chemetall difference.
we demonstrate uncompromising ethics, appreciation for our employees, and respect for the environment.
basf chemetall is a leading specialty chemicals company whose quality, innovation, and service exceed our customers' expectations.about the roleat basf chemetall, we are looking for a production planner to join our supply chain team in mexico.
in this role, you will be responsible for developing the production plan based on customer demand and product requirements, ensuring system accuracy, and maintaining optimal inventory levels.this position plays a key role in coordinating production activities, ensuring material availability, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain.responsibilitiesown the production planning process and implement necessary adjustmentsdevelop daily production plans based on customer demand and product volumescreate process orders for bulk and packaged products to trigger raw material requirementsmaintain updated material and production information systemscoordinate closely with the supply chain team to ensure timely availability of raw materialsmonitor production plan execution and communicate any changes to avoid impacts on other areasassign raw material batches to process orders and release them for production executioncontrol and manage the correct consumption of raw materials within the plant warehousepost finished goods in the system once production is completedmeasure and monitor planning kpis for management and quality reviewsensure compliance with company policies related to she, 5s, and quality systemsidentify and implement continuous improvement opportunitiesingredients for successqualificationsbachelor's degree in international business, industrial engineering, or a related fieldintermediate english proficiency+2 years of experience in supply chain, logistics, or purchasing rolesknowledge and experience in demand and production planning processes internalexperience working with erp systems (preferably sap – mm module)advanced excel skillsknowledge of quality and process standards such as vda & aiag core tools (apqp, ppap, spc, msa, fmea)familiarity with process audits (vda 6.3) and standards such as iatf * and iso *problem-solving methodology knowledge (e.g., 8d)strong decision-making, customer focus, and results orientation