Would you like to join a dynamic, fast growing and challenging company?
CTR/Hayco is a multinational manufacturing company looking for a Production Planner to join our Supply Chain team in Portugal.
Job Purpose:
According to customer demand and order priorities, develop and maintain production schedules in alignment with available capacity, material availability, and production specifications. Coordinate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure on-time, in-full delivery to customers while optimizing resource utilization.
Education:
* University degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or a related discipline.
Requirements:
* Minimum 3 years' proven working experience in manufacturing companies; FMCG or high-mix/low-volume environments preferred.
* Solid analytical skills for data analysis and decision-making.
* Familiarity with Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and Master Production Scheduling (MPS) processes; experience with ERP planning tools (SAP and/or PHC) is an advantage.
* Continuous improvement mindset with the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills; effective team player.
* Good organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
* University degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or a related discipline.
* Good command of English (written and spoken).
Job Responsibilities:
* Review customer demand (including forecasts and purchase orders) in collaboration with the Customer Service team.
* Develop monthly, weekly and daily production schedules considering demand, production capacity, and material availability.
* Monitor schedule adherence daily, weekly, and monthly; analyze attainment and identify gaps.
* Coordinate with the Purchasing team to mitigate the impact of material shortages.
* Work closely with Production and Manufacturing Engineering (ME) to optimize machine and manpower utilization.
* Support HR in developing manpower plans to meet production requirements.
* Participate in daily and weekly production meetings to address capacity, material, or scheduling issues.
* Support new product introductions (NPI), transfer projects, and continuous improvement initiatives from a planning perspective.
* Ensure accurate and timely updates in the ERP system for planning and scheduling.
If you believe you are the best candidate for this opportunity, send us your application