Junior Production Planner

Aptiv PLC; Braga; Híbrido; EUR 28 000 - 38 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Aptiv Portugal is seeking a Production Control & Logistics professional to translate demand into action through precise, data-driven production plans at our Braga site. You will ensure processes are well-connected, optimized, and responsive, reporting to the Planning Team Leader and Production Control & Logistics Director.

You should hold a relevant degree and 1–3 years of experience in production planning, with strong English, SAP, and Excel skills, and a proven ability to collaborate with

Qualificações

• Degree in Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, Logistics, IT, or related field.
• 1–3 years of 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 on SAP or similar ERP system.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Knowledge in VBA is a plus).

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conhecimentos

Interpersonal communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Ownership & confidentiality

English fluency

Logistics knowledge

Formação académica

Degree in Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, Logistics, IT, or related field

Ferramentas

SAP

Microsoft Excel

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.

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