**Position Overview**:
The **Production Planner**will be responsible for managing production schedules and workflows in alignment with customer demand, resource availability, and operational capacity. This role ensures efficient production processes and on-time delivery within a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment. The planner will work closely with cross-functional teams, including procurement, operations, and logistics, to meet quality and efficiency targets.
**Responsibilities**:
**Production Scheduling**:
- Develop and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules based on sales forecasts and customer orders.
- Adjust schedules proactively in response to changes in demand, material availability, and production constraints.
- Monitor and optimize the use of production capacity to minimize downtime and maximize efficiency.
**Inventory Management**:
- Coordinate with procurement and inventory teams to ensure the availability of raw materials and components.
- Monitor inventory levels of finished goods to avoid overproduction or stockouts.
- Conduct regular cycle counts and full physical inventory counts.
- Implement just-in-time (JIT) inventory practices to reduce waste.
**Performance Monitoring**:
- Track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as on-time delivery, production efficiency, inventory days-on-hand, and inventory turnover.




- Analyze production data and identify areas for improvement.
- Prepare reports and presentations for management on production performance.
**Compliance and Standards**:
- Ensure production planning aligns with industry standards and customer specifications.
- Support quality assurance initiatives and compliance with ISO and/or IATF certifications as required by the automotive industry.
**Requirements**:
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
- Minimum 3-5 years of experience in production planning, preferably in the automotive or manufacturing industry.
- Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (Epicor, SAP, Oracle) and MS Office Suite (especially Excel).
- Strong knowledge of production workflows and inventory management practices.
- Certification in supply chain management (e.g., APICS, CSCP).
- Familiarity with automotive industry standards (e.g., IATF 16949).
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- **Proficiency in Spanish and English languages (written and verbal).**
Application Question(s):
- Do you have a certification in supply chain management (e.g. APICS, CSCP)?
- Are you familiar with ERP/MRP systems, like EPICOR?
- Do you have experience with IATF 16949 certifications?
**Language**:
- English (required)
Work Location: In person

📌 Production Planner (Santa María)
🏢 North American Production Sharing
📍 Santa María