Production Planner, San Luis Potosí

3M; San Luis Potosí; On-site; MXN 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

3M in San Luis Potosí, Mexico is seeking a Production Planner to manage production planning on assigned lines, optimize parameters, capacity analysis, and inputs to meet service and inventory goals. The role emphasizes collaboration with manufacturing teams and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field, 1–2 years in production planning or supply chain, and strong English proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Business or related field.
• 1–2 years of experience in production planning or similar activities in Supply Chain.
• Advanced English proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Work with manufacturing to improve service and inventory results, while supporting cost reduction projects.
• Analyzes short- to mid-term supply chain capacity to determine equipment loading and staffing resources.
• Makes routine planning adjustments to ensure schedule attainment.
• Lead improvement projects in Production Planning processes.

Skills

Advanced English

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivation

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Business

Tools

SAP

Microsoft 365

Excel

Power BI

ERP systems

Job description

3M has a long-standing reputation as a company committed to innovation. We provide the freedom to explore and encourage curiosity and creativity. We gain new insight from diverse thinking, and take risks on new ideas. Here, you can apply your talent in bold ways that matter.

Job Description:

Collaborate with innovative 3Mers around the world

As a Production Planner, you will play a key role in managing Production Planning, including setting parameters, capacity analysis, and product inputs on the assigned production lines, aiming to meet the required service and inventory levels.

The impact you will have on this role

Role will be responsible for guaranteeing the required raw materials inventory levels to support production plan. This process will include:

• Work together with manufacturing to improve service and inventory results, while supporting cost reduction projects.

• Analyzes short- to mid-term supply chain capacity to determine equipment loading and staffing resources.

• Makes routine planning adjustments to ensure schedule attainment

• Lead improvement projects in Production Planning processes.

Your Skills and Expertise

To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M is looking for candidates who must have the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college (Engineering / Business / related fields) concluded.

• At least 1-2 years of experience in production planning or similar activities in Supply Chain.

• Advanced English proficiency.

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

• Strong leadership, communication, interpersonal, and self-motivation skills.

• Knowledge of SAP, Microsoft 365 programs.

• Skills and knowledge of analytical tools (Excel, Power BI, ERPs, etc).

• APICS CPIM or CSCP certification.

• Teamwork skills.

Work Location:

This role follows an on-site working model, requiring the employee to work at 3M plant in San Luis Potosí.

Travel:

N/A

Relocation:

N/A

Supporting Your Well-being

3M offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, 3M regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope.

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