Production Planner - Mexico

Watlow; Monte de la Calavera; On-site; MXN 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Watlow is seeking a Production Planner to develop and maintain production schedules that align with customer demand, inventory targets, material availability and capacity. The role collaborates with Manufacturing, Purchasing, Customer Service, Engineering, Quality, and Logistics to ensure orders are planned, prioritized and executed efficiently.

The candidate should have strong analytical and communication skills, be detail-oriented, and able to adapt to changing priorities while ensuring

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in industrial/ manufacturing/ supply chain/ operations or related field.
• Two+ years of experience in production planning, material planning, supply chain or related manufacturing role.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is essential.
• Hands-on experience using ERP/MRP systems to plan materials and manage production orders.
• Knowledge of scheduling, material availability, inventory management, and MRP principles.
• Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis, reporting).
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and follow-up skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production plans and schedules based on demand, inventory, material availability, capacity and priorities.
• Review, prioritize and release new and pending production orders.
• Analyze MRP results and address shortages, reschedules, cancellations, expedites and excess inventory.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Follow-up

Education

Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering / manufacturing engineering / supply chain

Tools

ERP/MRP system

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Production Planner is responsible for developing and maintaining production schedules that support customer demand, inventory objectives, material availability, and production capacity.

This role coordinates with Manufacturing, Purchasing, Customer Service, Engineering, Quality, and Logistics to ensure production orders are properly planned, prioritized, and executed. The position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, follow-up, and the ability to respond effectively to changing priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production plans and schedules based on customer demand, inventory requirements, material availability, capacity, and business priorities.
• Review, prioritize, and release new and pending production orders.
• Analyze MRP results and take action on shortages, reschedules, cancellations, expedites, excess inventory, and past-due orders.
• Ensure production orders contain accurate quantities, dates, priorities, and material requirements.
• Monitor production progress, work in process, material availability, past-due orders, and potential customer-impacting risks.
• Coordinate with Purchasing to ensure the availability of required raw materials, components, and assemblies.
• Work with Production and Team Leaders to communicate priorities and address schedule constraints.
• Collaborate with Customer Service, Sales, Engineering, Quality, and Logistics to resolve issues and maintain alignment.
• Communicate schedule changes, material risks, recovery plans, and escalation needs in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate planning parameters, including lead times, lot sizes, safety stocks, order policies, and calendars.
• Support inventory replenishment for safety stock, consignment stock, and other established inventory programs.
• Identify opportunities to improve production flow, reduce waste, minimize expediting, and improve schedule stability.
• Participate in continuous improvement and problem-solving activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or a related field.
• At least two years of experience in production planning, material planning, supply chain, or a related manufacturing role.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience using an ERP or MRP system to plan materials and manage production orders.
• Knowledge of production scheduling, material availability, inventory management, and MRP principles.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, data analysis, and reporting.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and follow-up skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Must be legally authorized to work in Mexico.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using Oracle, or another comparable ERP/MRP system.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing, Kanban, pull systems, or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience working with bills of material, routings, or manufacturing master data.
• Experience in thermal products, heaters, sensors, controllers, electrical assemblies, or other industrial products.
• Conversational or professional proficiency in English.