Senior Production Planner – Food & Beverage Manufacturing

? Full-time

About the Role

We are seeking a strategic and results-driven
Senior Production Planner
to lead production planning activities in a fast-paced food & beverage manufacturing environment. This role plays a critical part in balancing demand, capacity, and inventory to ensure optimal service levels while maintaining efficiency, quality, and food safety standards.

You will act as a key connector across Supply Chain, Operations, and Commercial teams—driving alignment and delivering data-driven decisions that impact business performance.

What You’ll Do
- Lead the development and execution of short- and mid-term production plans aligned with demand forecasts
- Optimize capacity planning, sequencing, and resource utilization across production lines
- Collaborate with Procurement, Manufacturing, Quality, and Logistics to ensure material availability and smooth operations
- Monitor and adjust production schedules to respond to demand variability and operational constraints




- Drive inventory optimization strategies to balance service levels, shelf life, and waste reduction
- Analyze KPIs (service level, plan adherence, inventory turns, waste) and implement corrective actions
- Identify risks and proactively develop mitigation plans to avoid disruptions
- Lead or support S&OP; / IBP processes, ensuring alignment across functions
- Champion continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, process optimization, digital tools)
- Mentor and guide junior planners, fostering team development

What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Business, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in production planning within manufacturing
- Strong understanding of capacity planning, inventory management, and demand planning concepts
- Experience working with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar)
- Advanced Excel and data analysis skills
- Knowledge of food safety standards (GMP, HACCP)

📌 Senior Production Planner (México)
🏢 Sunrise Confections
📍 México