Junior Production Planner

aptiv; Braga; Presencial; EUR 32 000 - 52 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Health insurance

Professional growth and development

Training and certifications

Recognition for excellence

Resumo da oferta

Aptiv in Braga, Portugal is seeking a Production Control & Logistics Planner to translate demand into actionable production plans. You will balance capacity, workforce, and material flow to keep manufacturing running smoothly.

The role focuses on reducing changeover time, optimizing batches, and coordinating across processes while supporting planning tools and SAP-based systems. Ideal candidates hold a degree in Industrial Engineering or related field and have 1–3 years of relevant experience,

Qualificações

• Degree in Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, Logistics, IT, or a related field.
• 1–3 year experience in Production Control & Logistics.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).
• Understanding of logistics and supply chain principles.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent teamwork and problem-solving skills.
• High sense of ownership, responsibility, and confidentiality.
• Advanced knowledge of SAP or similar ERP system.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; VBA is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and maintain a levelled production plan balancing capacity, workforce, and materials flow.
• Reduce changeover time and optimize production batches for efficiency and cost effectiveness.
• Coordinate the link between all the different production processes.
• Monitor daily production performance and replan accordingly when deviations occur.
• Engage closely with production teams to identify and implement continuous improvements in material and labor usage.
• Support and develop planning tools and applications to enhance scheduling capabilities.

Conhecimentos

Fluent in English

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Ownership and confidentiality

Formação académica

Degree in Industrial Engineering or related field

Ferramentas

SAP

Microsoft Excel

VBA

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Help shape the future of mobility.

Imagine a world with zero vehicle accidents, zero vehicle emissions, and wireless vehicle connectivity all around us. Every day, we move closer to making that world a reality. Aptiv's passionate team of engineers and developers creates advanced safety systems, high-performance electrification solutions and data connectivity solutions so that automakers can bring advanced capabilities to more people around the globe. This is how we enable sustainable mobility and help to prevent accidents caused by human error.

Want to join us?

Position Summary

In this position you'll be at the core of our manufacturing operation, translating demand into action through precise, data-driven production plans. You'll ensure processes are well-connected, optimized, and responsive. Reporting to the Planning Team Leader and the Production Control & Logistics Director, you will:

• Develop and maintain a levelled production plan, balancing machinery capacity, workforce availability, and material flow.
• Reduce changeover time and optimize production batches for efficiency and cost effectiveness.
• Coordinate the link between all the different production processes.
• Monitor daily production performance and replan accordingly when deviations occur.
• Engage closely with production teams to identify and implement continuous improvements in material and labor usage.
• Support and develop planning tools and applications to enhance scheduling capabilities.

Your Background

• Degree in Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, Logistics, IT, or a related field ;
• 1 - 3 year experience on Production Control & Logistics;
• Fluent in English (written and spoken)
• Understanding of logistics and supply chain principles
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent teamwork and problem-solving skills
• High sense of ownership, responsibility, and confidentiality
• Advanced knowledge on SAP or similar ERP system
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Knowledge in VBA is a plus)

Why join us?

You can grow at Aptiv. Aptiv provides an inclusive work environment where all individuals can grow and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity or beliefs.

You can have an impact. Safety is a core Aptiv value; we want a safer world for us and our children, one with: Zero fatalities, Zero injuries, Zero accidents.

You have support. We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family and your physical and mental health with a competitive health insurance package.

Your Benefits at Aptiv

• Competitive compensation package including; Bonus Potential, Healthcare, Pension & TaxSaver schemes.
• Learning, professional growth and development in a world recognized international environment.
• Access to internal & external training, coaching & certifications.
• Recognition for innovation and excellence.
• Opportunities to give back to the community.
• Meaningful work that makes a difference in the world.

Aptiv is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.