Sr Production Planner

Corning Incorporated; Reynosa; Presencial; MXN 700.000 - 1.000.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Corning Incorporated in Reynosa, Mexico, is seeking a Senior Production Planner to balance demand, inventory and capacity, and drive on-time delivery.

You will work with Supply Chain, Operations, Purchasing, Engineering and global teams to optimize plans using SAP, manage master data, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires a bachelor's degree and at least five years' experience, SAP expertise, and APICS CPIM certification; advanced English communication.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, International Business, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in production planning or supply chain in manufacturing.
• Strong SAP knowledge including planning transactions and production orders.
• Advanced English communication skills.
• APICS CPIM certification.

Responsabilidades

• Develop, maintain, and manage production schedules aligned with demand, inventory, and resources.
• Monitor and report planning metrics such as OTP, PLT, and schedule attainment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional and global teams to resolve shortages and changes.
• Identify risks to service and production continuity and drive mitigation plans.
• Lead continuous improvement to increase planning efficiency and reduce waste.

Conocimientos

English communication

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, International Business, or related field

APICS CPIM certification

Herramientas

SAP

Excel

Descripción del empleo

Ready to take your planning expertise to the next level and make a direct impact on manufacturing performance?

Join a global manufacturing organization where you'll play a key role in balancing customer demand, inventory, capacity, and production execution. As a Senior Production Planner, you will drive operational excellence through effective planning strategies, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement initiatives that support business growth and customer satisfaction.

What is your role?

The Senior Production Planner is responsible for developing and managing production plans that optimize manufacturing operations while ensuring alignment with customer demand, inventory objectives, and resource availability. This role serves as a key link between Supply Chain, Operations, Purchasing, Engineering, and global teams to support on-time delivery, improve planning performance, and proactively manage risks that could impact production continuity.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and manage production schedules to support efficient manufacturing operations while aligning with customer demand, inventory goals, and available resources.
• Monitor, analyze, and report key planning and operational metrics such as OTP, PLT, order dating, late backlog, and schedule attainment to ensure performance targets are met.
• Partner closely with Operations and Planning teams to evaluate capacity constraints, balance workloads, and align production plans with business and customer requirements.
• Analyze supply and demand gaps, identify risks to service or production continuity, and drive mitigation and recovery plans as needed.
• Collaborate with regional and global teams, Purchasing, Operations, Engineering, and other stakeholders to resolve shortages, backorders, engineering changes, and unexpected production disruptions.
• Utilize SAP planning tools and transactions to manage production orders, support planning execution, and maintain planning accuracy.
• Review and maintain planning-related master data and system parameters to improve MRP output and overall planning effectiveness.
• Generate and analyze reports related to production adherence, capacity, utilization, inventory performance, and service levels to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives focused on increasing planning efficiency, reducing waste, improving service, and optimizing inventory.
• Act as a key point of escalation for critical planning and supply issues, ensuring timely communication, alignment, and resolution.
• Partner with other Corning sites and global teams to successfully meet customer requirements and ensure network alignment.
• Provide guidance, knowledge sharing, and informal leadership to team members as needed, helping strengthen planning processes and best practices.

Experiences/Education - Required

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, International Business, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or supply chain within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong SAP experience, including planning-related transactions and production order management.
• Solid understanding of production processes, capacity planning, inventory management, MRP, and material flow.
• Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other planning/reporting tools.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional and global environments.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing setting
• Advanced English communication skills.
• APICS/CPIM certification.
• Experience in a global manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of ERP master data management and inventory optimization practices.
• Experience supporting product transitions, engineering changes, or complex supply chain operations.

What we offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits package above market standards.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career development within a global organization.
• Exposure to international teams and best-in-class manufacturing practices.
• Collaborative environment focused on innovation, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Learning and development opportunities to enhance your technical and leadership skills.

Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment. To submit a request for reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at [e-mail].