Planning Processes & Systems, Manager Specialist

the LEGO Group; Monterrey; Presencial; MXN 200,000 - 400,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading toy manufacturer in Monterrey, Mexico is seeking a skilled production planner to improve and manage inventory processes. The ideal candidate will have experience in production planning, a proven track record in value stream mapping, and expertise in digital tools like Power BI. Strong communication skills and fluency in English are required. This role is onsite at our factory in Cienega de Flores.

Servicios

Family Care Leave

Life and disability insurance

Wellbeing initiatives

Colleague Discount

Bonus scheme

Formación

• Experience in production planning processes including Inventory Analysis.
• Proven experience on VSM (Value Stream Mapping).
• Experience using digital visualization tools such as Power BI or others.
• Demonstrate open and structured communication style (spoken and written).
• Experience working with a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience working with SAP.
• Experience in sophisticated Excel.
• Experience in problem solving methodology.
• Attention to detail, and ability to develop new processes based on experience and needs.
• Fluent English level.

Responsabilidades

• Responsible for improving and documenting Final pack, Pre-pack, and processing planning.
• Lead and design local systems on Final pack and Pre-pack planning.
• Ensure Finished Goods inventory levels are planned in the External Finished Good site.
• Attend weekly production meetings and trigger actions for deviations.
• Supervise element's inventory at the supplier and create deliveries.
• Responsible for implementing training of planning systems.

Conocimientos

Production planning processes

VSM (Value Stream Mapping)

Digital visualization tools

Open communication

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

SAP

Advanced Excel

Problem solving methodology

Attention to detail

Fluent English

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

Bring value to yourself and the organization by putting your superpowers to work!

Join an outstanding team maintaining Finished Good inventory at the distribution center, impacting company and customers.

Play your part in our team succeeding.

Plays an instrumental role in the key planning process of the Company, namely Flow of Finished Goods. Create processes and systems to facilitate the execution of production planning (Final Pack, Pre pack, and Processing).

Core Responsibilities

Internal Processes

• Responsible for improving, mapping processes and documenting Final pack, Pre-pack, and processing planning with a mindset of simplification and continuous improvement.
• Lead, implement, and design local systems on Final pack and Pre-pack planning using new software solutions to reduce errors, reduce workload, and maintain or grow quality on deliverables.
• Responsible for the creation and implementation of systems in the Processing Production Planning area focused on improving and maintaining healthy inventory in decorated elements.

External Finished Good Supplier

• Ensure the Finished Goods inventory levels at the RDC are planned in the External Finished Good site.
• Attend External Finished Good Supplier Weekly Production Meeting and trigger actions in case of any deviations that risk delivering the weekly plan on time.
• Supervise the element's inventory at the External Finished Good supplier and be responsible for creating the deliveries (POs) to ensure availability at the site.
• Execute Engineering Change Orders for the external finished good supplier to proficiently roll in new material for the Bill of Materials or roll out old material when applicable.

Other

• Responsible and own the implementation and training of Digital and/or LEGO production Planning Systems which impact the production planning area (Final pack, Pre-pack, and Processing).
• Responsible to elaborate and update the GSC weekly report for LOM and for the external Finished Good Supplier.

Do you have what it takes?

• Experience in production planning processes including Inventory Analysis.
• Proven experience on VSM (Value Stream Mapping).
• Experience using digital visualization tools such as Power BI or others.
• Demonstrate open and structured communication style (spoken and written).
• Experience working with a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience working with SAP.
• Experience in sophisticated Excel.
• Experience in problem solving methodology.
• Attention to detail, and ability to develop new processes based on experience and needs.
• Fluent English level.
• This position is based at our LEGO NL manufacturing factory located in Cienega de Flores. This is not a remote position.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The LEGO Group is a proud equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status. We support a diverse, dynamic, and inclusive culture.

Benefits

• Family Care Leave – enhanced paid leave options for those important times.
• Life and disability insurance – all colleagues are covered.
• Wellbeing initiatives – including Headspace App and other programs.
• Colleague Discount – qualifies from day one.
• Bonus scheme – reach goals and eligible for rewards.

Additional Information

We conduct drug screening as part of our drug‑free workplace policy. Children’s Rights and Child Well‑being are fully committed. Candidates with high engagement with children must undergo Child Safeguarding Background Screening. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis; we reserve the right to withdraw at any time. Join the LEGO team today.