Planning Manager

Tecnologías Internacionales de Manufactura, S.A. de C.V. (TIMSA); Mexicali; On-site; MXN 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Tecnologías Internacionales de Manufactura, S.A. de C.V. (TIMSA) in Mexicali seeks a seasoned Planning and Production Control Manager to coordinate master schedules, material requirements, and inventory control to ensure on-time delivery with optimal cost and quality.

You will lead a cross-functional team and collaborate with Operations, Purchasing, Warehousing, Finance and Quality to align resources with business needs, while driving continuous improvement and effective KPI monitoring.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in production planning or manufacturing operations.
• At least 4 years in supervisory or management roles.
• Experience in a cross-border manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of MRP, production scheduling, inventory control, and capacity planning.
• Experience using ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Infor, Plex, or equivalent.
• Lean Manufacturing, Kanban, Just-in-Time, and continuous-improvement familiarity.
• Spanish and English proficiency, preferably with international customers or operations.
• Ability to work flexible hours when required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the master production schedule based on demand, capacity, material availability, and inventory objectives.
• Convert forecasts and orders into practical production plans and schedules.
• Establish daily, weekly, and monthly production priorities.
• Balance capacity, labor, equipment constraints and customer requirements; communicate with internal customers.
• Identify schedule risks and implement recovery plans aligned with business.
• Coordinate changes to production schedules and communicate impact to departments.
• Maintain inventory levels aligned with warehouse and purchasing to minimize excess and obsolescence.
• Monitor material shortages and elevate risks affecting delivery.
• Support cycle-counting programs and inventory accuracy initiatives quarterly.
• Ensure proper control of work-in-process and finished goods inventory.
• Promote continuous improvement in planning processes via KPI tracking.
• Lead, coach, and develop the Planning and Production Control Team.

Skills

Leadership

Production planning

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Customer focus

Continuous improvement

Accountability

Execution

Work under pressure

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering

Master’s degree desirable

Job description

Position Summary

The Planning and Production Control Manager is responsible for coordinating production planning, material requirements, detailed scheduling, production performance & cost measurement, and inventory control, to ensure customer orders are delivered on time at the lowest practical cost with the required quality.

This position will lead and develop its well-established Planning & Production control team, collaborate closely with Operations, Purchasing, Warehousing, Logistics, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance and Finance, to guarantee that manufacturing resources are aligned with standard practices, business and customer requirements, along reports to the business directors and regional corporate office peers.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the master production schedule based on customer demand, capacity, material availability, and inventory objectives.
• Convert sales forecasts and customer orders into practical production plans and schedules.
• Establish daily, weekly, and monthly production priorities.
• Balance production capacity, labor availability, equipment constraints, and customer requirements, and communicate accordingly with its internal customers.
• Identify potential schedule risks and implement recovery plans aligned with the business.
• Coordinate changes to production schedules and communicate their impact to relevant departments.
• Establish appropriate inventory levels while aligning with warehouse and purchasing to minimize excess, obsolete, and slow-moving inventory.
• Monitor material shortages and elevate risks that affect production or customer delivery.
• Support cycle-counting programs and inventory accuracy initiatives every quarter.
• Ensure proper control of work-in-process and finished-goods inventory.
• Promote continuous improvement in production planning and control processes along KPI measurements.
• Lead, coach, and develop the Planning and Production Control Team as applicable.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related field. Master´s Degree desirable
• 10+ years of experience in production planning, materials management, supply chain, or manufacturing operations.
• At least 4 years of supervisory or management experience.
• Experience in a cross-border manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of MRP, production scheduling, inventory control, and capacity planning.
• Experience using ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Infor, Plex, or a comparable platform.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Kanban, Just-in-Time, and continuous-improvement methods.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced production environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and production or inventory reporting tools.
• Professional proficiency in Spanish and English, preferably in a company with international customers or operations.
• Availability to work flexible hours when business or production requirements demand it.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in APICS/ASCM CPIM, CSCP, or a similar supply-chain discipline.
• Experience with S&OP or integrated business planning.
• Experience implementing or improving ERP/MRP systems.
• Experience in automotive, aerospace, electronics, medical devices, consumer products, or another regulated manufacturing sector.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ISO 14001, and other relevant management systems.
• Experience with import/export processes and manufacturing operations involving international supply chains.

Skills & Competencies

• Leadership and team development
• Production and materials planning
• Data analysis and decision-making
• Problem-solving and root-cause analysis
• Communication and negotiation
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Customer focus
• Continuous improvement
• Accountability and executionAbility to work under pressure