Production Planning - Greenfield

The mission of the position is to lead, plan, coordinate, and implement production planning and control activities and functions to meet budget and supply chain targets (e.g. maximize delivery performance, reduce cost and inventories) and to represent the plant with internal and external contacts regarding SCM Production Planning topics. 

• Plan, schedule and execute production planning activities daily to achieve on time delivery to customers
• Manage exceptions messages and review demand signals for dependent and independent requirements daily in MRP.
• Actively analyze production orders to align delivery expectations and ensure last schedule date are updated within the system either manually or automated.
• Efficiently schedule work load maximize routing times and minimize set ups.
• Minimize and execute production backlog in FIFO methodology  and provide details (reasons OTIF late, delays, breakdowns, etc.)  as needed.
• Perform production planning and control according to demand plan, production, control plan, work instructions and standards.
• Coordinate and escalate capacity/labor related issues in relation to current, mid and long term capacity planning.
• Work with Material Planning, Production and Quality to eliminate delayed materials and output due to vendor delays, quality or production issues and machine downtimes.
• Align with Maintenance to allow for machine maintenance.
• Use communication channels to alert team members of potential issues/ concerns.
• Constantly review open orders, order status and stock items to ensure goods are shipping on time and not holding unnecessary stock.
• Assist management and other individuals in meetings/communication as a back up to the Supply Chain Manager as needed.
• Provide feedback on BOM’s/Routings as needed.
• Adjust SAP planning parameters and perform necessary maintenance (lead times, shifts, labor, etc.)
• Dynamically working towards full automation to support the Integrated Supply Chain Planning Model set by the CT Group Sector.
• Provide daily, weekly and monthly reports as required.
• Engage in processes to improve and achieve plant goals.
• Supports with KPI numbers when Supply Chain Manager is unavailable.
• Initiation and implementation of continuous improvement by applying CBS methods and training measures.

• Bachelor's degree: supply chain, business administration, logistics or similar
• +3 years experience in supply chain and logistics functions 
• Cross-functional experience e.g. in engineering, quality, purchasing, customer service, production or CBS preferred but not required
• Advanced Excel
• SAP
• Advanced English

At Continental we are committed to building an inclusive and discrimination-free ecosystem in Mexico, these principles are rooted in our corporate philosophy and culture. Therefore, it is totally forbidden to request a pregnancy or HIV test as part of our selection processes.

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Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2022, Continental generated sales of €39.4 billion and currently employs around 200,000 people in 57 countries and markets.