Descripción

Sr. Production Planner

Objective: Responsible for planning production and sourcing materials to ensure product availability and compliance with the manufacturing plan, maintaining optimal inventory levels and high customer service standards. Manages procurement execution, supplier follow-up, demand analysis, and administration of MRP/ERP systems to ensure plant operational continuity.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute short- and medium-term production plans based on demand, forecasts, and manufacturing capacity.
• Manage the sourcing of raw materials and packaging materials to ensure production continuity.
• Issue and follow up on purchase orders, confirming delivery dates and supplier compliance.
• Monitor and optimize inventory levels of raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods.
• Analyze requirements through ERP/MRP systems and make adjustments to ensure service and inventory objectives are met.
• Keep master data updated within planning systems, including bill of materials, lead times, and sourcing parameters.
• Share consumption forecasts with suppliers to ensure timely availability of materials.
• Coordinate with Production, Logistics, Quality, and Purchasing teams to ensure effective execution of the supply plan.
• Manage material obsolescence risks and inventories, minimizing financial impacts to the business.
• Participate in new product launches and improvement projects related to planning, sourcing, and inventory management..

Requirements

• Completed relevant degree.
• 5 to 7 years of experience in Production Planning, Materials, or Supply Chain within manufacturing environments.
• Advanced English.
• Advanced knowledge in Kinaxis and Rapid Response.
• Experience in inventory management, demand planning, sourcing, and purchasing.
• Solid knowledge of MRP processes, production scheduling, and material management.
• Experience working with national and international suppliers.

Benefits: competitive salary, legal benefits, SGMM, grocery vouchers, additional benefits.

Location: Valle Bonito Industrial Park.