Responsibilities

- Develop, implement, and manage production plans to meet customer demand while optimizing inventory levels and production efficiency.
- Assess production capacity and resource availability to ensure alignment with demand forecasts. Make recommendations for capacity expansions or adjustments as needed.
- Monitor inventory levels of raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods to ensure adequate stock levels while minimizing excess inventory and carrying costs.
- Collaborate with procurement teams to ensure timely availability of raw materials and components to support production schedules. Liaise with logistics teams to coordinate transportation and delivery schedules.
- Track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) such as production efficiency, on-time delivery, and inventory turns. Identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.
- Work closely with other departments such as sales, marketing, and engineering to incorporate market trends, product changes, and customer requirements into production plans.
- Provide leadership and guidance to the production planning team, fostering a culture of accountability,



collaboration, and continuous learning.

Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in operations management, supply chain management, engineering, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
- Proven experience 8-10 years of experience.
- ERP management, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
- Proven experience in production planning, scheduling, and inventory management, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and trends to make informed decisions.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross‑functional teams.
- Proficiency in using our ERP system (oracle), and advanced planning tools.
- Leadership experience, with the ability to motivate and inspire teams to achieve performance goals.
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies is a plus.
- Bilingual English - Spanish

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📌 Planning Manager (Santa Catarina)
🏢 Vertiv
📍 Santa Catarina