VOL - Production Planner

Ivemsa; Mexicali; Presencial; MXN 40,000 - 55,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading manufacturing company in Mexicali is seeking a Production Planner to manage production schedules and ensure timely delivery of customer orders. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, at least 3 years of relevant experience, and proficiency in MRP systems. Strong communication skills and the ability to work in both English and Spanish are required. This role offers an opportunity to be at the forefront of production optimization.

Formación

• 3+ years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or material control in manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of MRP systems.
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and maintain production schedules.
• Analyze MRP data for material needs.
• Coordinate with manufacturing, QA, and purchasing teams.

Conocimientos

Production planning

Material requirements planning (MRP)

Microsoft Excel

Bilingual in English and Spanish

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain, or related field

Descripción del empleo

The Production Planner is responsible for coordinating and managing the production schedule to ensure the delivery of timely customer orders. This role involves planning material requirements, aligning production resources, and maintaining efficient workflow in accordance with customer demands, material availability, and operational capacity.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production schedules aligned with customer requirements, labor capacity, tooling, and lead times
• Analyze MRP data to identify material, inventory, and shop supply needs; convert requirements into actionable procurement and production plans
• Coordinate with manufacturing supervisors, QA, and purchasing teams to communicate priorities and resolve planning-related issues
• Monitor and adjust production schedules based on changes in customer demand or supply chain constraints
• Enter and manage accurate production control data in the planning system; track and resolve B.O.M. (Bill of Materials) errors and control router change implementations
• Balance workload with work center capacities and maintain schedule adherence
• Execute and report inventory plans, including procurement and usage strategies for common materials and supplies
• Generate purchase order requests (PORs) based on inventory status, on-hand quantities, and MRP outputs
• Continuously review system-generated actions to ensure balance between supply and demand while minimizing cost impact
• Collaborate with purchasing to establish standard lead times and support procurement efforts

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain, or a related field
• At least 3 years of experience in production planning, scheduling, purchasing, or material control within a manufacturing environment
• Working knowledge of MRP systems and production planning software
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (intermediate to advanced level)
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and strong interpersonal abilities
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Bilingual in English and Spanish