Planner, Fabricación, Ingeniero de Operaciones

Job Summary

The Junior Planner supports production and material planning activities to ensure timely availability of materials, smooth production flow, and adherence to delivery schedules. The role works closely with production, procurement, logistics, and suppliers to maintain optimal inventory levels and meet customer demand in a fast-paced automotive environment.

Key Responsibilities

Assist in  production planning and scheduling  based on customer demand and forecasts
Prepare and update  daily/weekly/monthly production plans
Monitor  material availability  and coordinate with procurement and suppliers
Track  inventory levels  to avoid shortages or excess stock
Support  MRP (Material Requirements Planning)  activities
Analyze production data and highlight  capacity constraints or risks
Coordinate with shop floor teams to ensure plan adherence
Follow up on  schedule deviations  and support corrective actions
Maintain planning data in  ERP systems  (SAP / Oracle / other)

Skills & Competencies

Technical Skills
Basic understanding of  automotive manufacturing processes
Knowledge of  production planning, supply chain, and inventory control

Experience with  ERP/MRP systems  (Oracle preferred)
Proficiency in  MS Excel  (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivot tables preferred)

Behavioral Skills
Strong  analytical and problem-solving  skills
Good  communication and coordination  abilities
Attention to detail and data accuracy
Ability to work in a  fast-paced, deadline-driven  environment
Willingness to learn and take ownership

Education
Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in  Mechanical, Automobile, Industrial Engineering , or  Supply Chain Management

Preferred (Nice to Have)
Basic knowledge of  IATF 16949  processes