Job Description
▪ 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 perforem 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.
Qualifications
▪ 3 or more years of professional experience in various supply chain and logistics functions
▪ 3 or more years of professional experience in production planner
▪ Cross-functional experience e.g. in engineering, quality, purchasing, customer service, production or CBS preferred but not required
▪ Good organizational skills as well as detailed oriented
▪ Expeience in Excel for at least 4 years.
▪ 5 years SAP experience.
Additional Information
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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Company Description
Continental is a leading manufacturer and industrial specialist. Founded in 1871, the company generated sales of 19.7 billion euros in 2025 and currently employs around 78,000 people in 54 countries and markets. ContiTech is one of the world's leading experts in materials for industrial applications. As a division of the Continental Group, it offers its customers reliable, safe and efficient industrial and service solutions using a wide range of materials for off-highway applications, rail and road, aviation, underground and above-ground applications, industrial environments as well as for the food and furniture industries. With around 20,000 employees (as of March 2026) at more than 60 locations worldwide and sales of around 6.0 billion euros in 2025, the global industrial partner is active in the key regions of Asia, Europe and North and South America.