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we are an international mid sized group with appetite for innovations, approachable management, lead by objectives / targets which give the opportunity of a wide range of empowerment. We as a growth oriented market leader invite you to join us on our journey from good to great!
production planner
* college degree
* experience in master production scheduler and manufacturing resource planning
* 3 years of proven experience in a similar position as production scheduler in automotive industry (metal-mechanic preferred)
* good working knowledge of ms office (excel, power point, word)
* proficient with mrp (microsoft d365 - sap – qad or similar system)
* self-directed – teamwork
* full understanding of the supply chain process
job descriptionproduction planning & scheduling
* own the weekly and daily production planning process and create detailed schedules, based on mrp calculations and demand.
* develop optimized production plans including order sequencing, start and end dates, and capacity alignment.
* monitor daily execution versus plan and track deviations; initiate corrective actions as required.
* ensure production plans meet confirmed customer orders and shipment commitments while aligning with capacity and inventory strategy.
* maintain production schedule in erp by creating production orders, update and follow-up orders in the erp system.
* update daily production plans considering urgent orders and raf (ready for assembly) requirements.
capacity & constraint management
* monitor demand versus available capacity and proactively identify gaps.
* perform short- and mid-term capacity balancing and bottleneck analysis.
* propose corrective actions such as overtime, shift adjustments, outsourcing, or rescheduling.
* identify operational risks (material shortages, overload situations, scheduling conflicts) and lead mitigation planning.
* consider available tooling, personnel, and components to prevent production stoppages.
erp, mrp & master data governance
* maintain and optimize planning parameters (lead time, coverage, safety stock, abc/xyz classification, calendars).
* monitor and validate mrp calculations; resolve inconsistencies related to quantities, scheduling logic, bom accuracy, and routing times.
* support accuracy and integrity of planning master data (boms, routings, lead times, capacity data, work centers).
* drive continuous improvement of planning systems, parameters, and processes.
inventory & service level management
* align production planning with defined service level targets and financial objectives.
* support periodic inventory strategy analysis and update abc/xyz classifications with optimization proposals.
* ensure inventory levels balanced against customer demand, working capital targets, and obsolescence risk.
* prepare and maintain daily customer coverage and inventory reports.
siop & master production scheduling (mps)
* supports the supply planning input to the siop process, including constraint analysis, risk scenarios, and mitigation proposals.
* support preparation of the rolling 13-week master production schedule (mps), incorporating capacity constraints and risk evaluation.
* provide transparency on demand-supply imbalances and recommend actionable solutions.
* generate weekly mps and adjust plans to ensure alignment with production reality.
cross-functional collaboration & continuous improvement
* collaborate closely with sales, customer service, procurement, production, and logistics to ensure demand-supply alignment.
* participate in daily shop floor management (gemba) meetings for production execution alignment.
* support new projects, preventive maintenance planning, and implementation of engineering changes (ecr/eco).
* drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase planning stability, reduce planning nervousness, and improve operational efficiency.
* support logistics and production optimization initiatives (e.g., warehouse utilization, material flow, line allocation, stock-taking).
performance management & reporting
* monitor and drive achievement of key planning kpis: otd/otif, plan & schedule adherence, inventory turns/days of supply, capacity utilization, obsolescence reduction.
* prepare regular production and performance reports, ensuring reliability and accuracy of data.
* track customer-specific scorecards and daily operational metrics.
compliance & environmental responsibility
* ensure compliance with company policies, ethical principles, and internal procedures.
* support iso 14000 and iatf certification requirements.
* contribute to recycling initiatives and conservation of energy and water.
* adhere to safety, environmental, fire protection, and quality management system requirements.
additional responsibilities
* attend and actively participate in meetings related to production, new projects, and cross-departmental initiatives.
* perform ad-hoc tasks as requested by the supervisor to support the company's operational goals.
contact for this position: alma reyna chaparro
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