Production Planner Role
As a key member of our operations team, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth delivery of products to our customers. Your responsibility will be to oversee the entire production process, from planning and scheduling to execution and monitoring.
This is an exciting opportunity for a highly organized and detail-oriented individual who can effectively manage multiple tasks and prioritize responsibilities.
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Key Responsibilities:
* Liaise with customers to understand their requirements and coordinate follow-up activities to ensure high service levels.
* Evaluate customer purchase orders/schedules to create suitable production schedules.
* Estimate the amount of material, equipment, and labor required for production.
* Coordinate production operations in accordance with material, labor, and equipment availability.
* Coordinate and expedite the flow of materials between shopfloor sub-stations.
* Collaborate with other planners to optimize the supply chain according to the area of responsibility.
* Promptly address and resolve production issues to minimize delays in production.
* Recommend viable solutions to reduce production costs and improve production processes and product quality.
* Affect changes to production schedules to ensure that production deadlines are met.
* Adjust production plans according to current customer updates and production status.
* Compile status and performance reports and submit them to management in a timely manner.
* Promptly inform relevant departments of changes to current production schedules.
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Required Skills and Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
* Minimum 2-5 years of experience in logistics-related fields.
* Recognized functional knowledge with the ability to train others.
* Interdisciplinary behavior.
* Functional/Technical Skills – high understanding of SAP and MES capabilities.
* Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications.
* Effective communication skills.
* Negotiation experience is a plus.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Creativity.
* Interpersonal savvy.
* Customer focus.
* Fluency in English and Portuguese.
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Benefits:
We offer a competitive salary package and opportunities for professional growth and development.
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Why Join Our Team?
As a valued member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with a talented group of professionals who share your passion for delivering exceptional results.
Our company values diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we strive to create a workplace culture that promotes mutual respect, trust, and open communication.