Supervisor, Planning

JBT Marel Brasil Ltda; Valinhos; On-site; BRL 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

JBT Marel Brasil Ltda is seeking a Production Planning Manager to lead scheduling efforts across demand forecasts, inventory, and capacity. You will guide the planning team and work closely with procurement, manufacturing, logistics, and sales to maintain seamless operations.

The role requires strong data analysis, KPI reporting, and a deep understanding of production processes. You will optimize inventory levels while ensuring safety and quality standards in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience in production planning, scheduling, or supply chain operations.
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of production processes and capacity planning.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and manage production schedules based on demand forecasts, inventory levels, and capacity constraints.
• Supervise and guide the production planning team, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in planning processes.
• Coordinate with procurement, manufacturing, logistics, and sales teams to ensure seamless operations.
• Monitor production performance and adjust plans as needed to meet deadlines and minimize delays.
• Analyze data related to production, inventory, and demand to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Ensure optimal inventory levels to prevent stockouts or excess inventory.
• Implement and maintain planning systems, tools, and best practices.
• Identify bottlenecks and recommend process improvements to enhance productivity.
• Prepare reports and present KPIs to management.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and quality requirements.

Skills

Analytical

Leadership

English (Intermediate)

Cross-functional collaboration

Excel (Advanced)

Process optimization

Decision making under pressure

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain/Industrial Engineering/Business

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and manage production schedules based on demand forecasts, inventory levels, and capacity constraints
• Supervise and guide the production planning team, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in planning processes
• Coordinate with procurement, manufacturing, logistics, and sales teams to ensure seamless operations
• Monitor production performance and adjust plans as needed to meet deadlines and minimize delays
• Analyze data related to production, inventory, and demand to identify trends and improvement opportunities
• Ensure optimal inventory levels to prevent stockouts or excess inventory
• Implement and maintain planning systems, tools, and best practices
• Identify bottlenecks and recommend process improvements to enhance productivity
• Prepare reports and present key performance indicators (KPIs) to management
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and quality requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field
• Experience in production planning, scheduling, or supply chain operations
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience preferred
• Strong understanding of production processes and capacity planning

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Intermediate English
• Strong leadership and team management abilities
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar)
• Advanced Excel or data analysis skills
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities

Working Conditions

• Typically based in a manufacturing or production environment
• May require occasional overtime or shift flexibility depending on production demands

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• On-time production and delivery rates
• Schedule adherence
• Inventory turnover and accuracy
• Production efficiency and utilization
• Reduction in planning errors and delays

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