Production Planner (San Juan del Río)

As a Production Planner, you will plan, coordinate, and optimize production schedules. These schedules must ensure compliance with demand plans, material availability, and operational efficiency. Additionally, you will guarantee the delivery of finished good products to customers on time. You will report to the Planning Coordinator.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the Master Production Schedule (MPS) aligned with demand forecasts and inventory goals.
• Create and release production orders in the ERP system (SAP/Oracle) according to the established schedule.
• Coordinate with the sales and logistics departments to prioritize urgent or special orders.
• Balance workload across production lines to maximize capacity use.
• Monitor inventory levels of raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods.
• Manage risks of stockouts or excess inventory.
• Analyze measurements: OTIF, Fill Rate, Schedule Adherence, Inventory Turns.
• Identify bottlenecks in the production process and propose improvement solutions.
• Participate in S&OP projects.
• Act as a contact for escalations related to product availability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, logistics, supply chain, or a related field.
• 3 or more years of experience in production planning in the coatings, chemical, or manufacturing industry.
• Experience with ERP systems.
• Experience in batch manufacturing environments.
• Proficiency in planning tools: MRP, MPS, S&OP.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (can write advanced macros) and data analysis tools.
• Desirable: APICS CPIM or CSCP/DDMRP certification.
• Intermediate to Advanced English proficiency.

Work Arrangement

In-person work Monday through Thursday, with the opportunity to work remotely on versatile Fridays. Schedules may vary by location.

Benefits

PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location to ensure competitive compensation across geographic markets. Benefits include health and well‑being programs, insurance coverage, and additional incentives that may apply. Detailed benefits information will be discussed during the hiring process.

Equal Opportunity

PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression.