Logistics Specialist (Production Planning) I

HELLA; Irapuato; Presencial; MXN 347,000 - 522,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

An automotive supplier is seeking a Logistics Specialist (Production Planning I) in Irapuato, Mexico. This role involves managing and optimizing production plans, ensuring compliance with operational goals, and providing support for production planners. Candidates should hold a bachelor's degree and have 1-2 years of experience in logistics, preferably in production planning. Strong problem-solving and communication skills are essential for success in this position, which also requires familiarity with SAP.

Formación

• 1-2 years in logistics field, preferably in production planning.
• Familiarity with logistics, inventory systems, and industry standards.

Responsabilidades

• Continuously track, manage changes and optimize the execution of a complex production plan.
• Support complex production planning and execution.
• First level support for production planners in the plant.

Conocimientos

Problem-solving

Communication

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Educación

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Herramientas

SAP

Descripción del empleo

Overview

Logistics Specialist (Production Planning) I Location

Pacesetting. Passionate. Together. HELLA is a listed, internationally positioned automotive supplier operating under the umbrella brand FORVIA. Within this de facto group, HELLA stands for high-performance lighting technology and automotive electronics. At the same time, the Company covers a broad service and product portfolio for the spare parts and workshop business as well as for manufacturers of special-purpose vehicles with its Lifecycle Solutions business group. HELLA has around 36,000 employees at more than 125 locations worldwide and generated consolidated sales of € 6.3 billion in the fiscal year 2021/2022.

Responsibilities

• Job Objective Continually track, manage changes and optimize the execution of a production plan. Support complex production planning in a production operation, focused on attaining the required production output within specified resource constraints.
• Duties and Responsibilities Production Planning
• Continuously track, manage changes and optimize the execution of a complex production plan
• Track plan fulfillment including checks regarding material availability, production scheduling, order release, material reservation and production deadlines
• Support to execute complex production planning related exception handling and error correction especially within ERP system, initiating logistic escalation if necessary
• Identify the causes that could lead to delays of specific deliveries, find viable solutions and inform the sales schedule
• High frequent alignment with material management, production and sales planning reviewing customer orders, production capabilities and material availability
• Support the special needs for SOP and EOP products
• Assurance and maintenance of master data accuracy and performance measurements (KPIs)
• Central contact person and first level support for production planning processes in the plant, especially focused on the information flow within the ERP system
• Support to execute training measures and knowledge transfer of standardized production planning processes to the production planners and supervisors in the plant
• Measurement and monitoring to achieve production planning target KPIs in the plant and execution of countermeasures in close alignment with their supervisor
• Plan production and schedule complex production sequences, using the ERP system especially considering lead times, shipping dates, sales forecasts, customer orders as well as backorders
• Evaluation of capacity loads for complex production lines
• Involvement in optimization projects concerning production planning processes
• Support the production planner to fulfill the required tasks according to work routines
• First level support for production planners in the plant and central contact for production planning processes
• Regular analysis and, if necessary, corrections of relevant master data for production planning

Project Management

• Supporting the management of logistics projects from technical and organizational perspective including rollout and sustainable implementation of corporate standard processes
• Defining, planning, coordinating and monitoring tasks within project teams by using defined methods and systems
• Preparing and further development of concepts for improving recording, analysis, modeling, presentation and management of process-related data
• Supporting the negotiations of general logistics conditions with suppliers, service providers and customers (e.g. JIT/JIS processes, turnaround periods, packaging) in agreement with responsible departments

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

Logistics Specialist (Production Planning) I Qualifications

• Educational Background: A Bachelor\'s degree in a related field.
• Experience: 1-2 years in logistics field, preferably in production planning.
• Knowledge: Familiarity with logistics, inventory systems and industry standards. SAP
• Analytical & Organizational Skills: Strong problem-solving and communication.
• Ensure full compliance with the production plan to achieve operational goals and delivery timelines.
• Supervise the execution of the production plan, monitoring progress, identifying risks, and implementing corrective actions when necessary.
• Adjust schedules and priorities in response to changes in demand, materials availability, or operational challenges.