Strategic Master Scheduler & Planning Leader

Interruptores de Mexico; Matehuala; On-site; MXN 893,000 - 1,339,000; Full time

Job summary

Littelfuse is seeking a Production Planning leader in Mexico to drive short-, medium-, and long-term production plans aligned to demand and objectives. You will manage MPS and planning parameters to ensure capacity and material availability, while partnering with Purchasing and Materials to mitigate risks and optimize inventory.

Lead a planning team, drive continuous improvement in planning accuracy, and support ERP/MRP initiatives to enhance efficiency and delivery performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field such as Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering, Logistics, or Supply Chain.
• Experience in production planning, scheduling, supply chain, materials management, or related manufacturing planning functions.
• Experience in discrete manufacturing environments (electronics, electrical, automotive, industrial).
• Strong knowledge of MPS, MRP, capacity planning, inventory management, and S&OP/SIOP processes.
• Advanced Excel and ERP/MRP systems experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with data-driven decision-making.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and cross-functional collaboration.
• Strategic and tactical planning abilities with organizational and prioritization skills.
• Conversational English proficiency and leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production plans and schedules to support demand and objectives.
• Manage master production schedules and planning parameters for capacity and material availability.
• Partner with Purchasing and Materials to mitigate supply risks and optimize inventory (WIP and finished goods).
• Coordinate cross-functional activities and escalations to resolve planning issues.
• Monitor and report key planning KPIs to drive data-based decisions.
• Lead, coach, and develop the Planning team with objective setting and development plans.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives for planning accuracy, schedule adherence, and delivery performance.
• Support ERP, MRP, and planning system implementations and enhancements.
• Establish production priorities and sequencing to maximize plant performance and customer service.

Skills

MPS planning

MRP planning

Capacity planning

Inventory management

S&OP/SIOP processes

Advanced Excel

ERP/MRP systems

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Leadership experience

Strategic & tactical planning

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's degree in Logistics

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Littelfuse is seeking a Production Planning leader in Mexico to drive short-, medium-, and long-term production plans aligned to demand and objectives. You will manage MPS and planning parameters to ensure capacity and material availability, while partnering with Purchasing and Materials to mitigate risks and optimize inventory.

Lead a planning team, drive continuous improvement in planning accuracy, and support ERP/MRP initiatives to enhance efficiency and delivery performance.