Work Modality: 100% Home Office

We are looking for Production Planning Specialists at both Junior and Team Leader levels, with experience managing complex supply chains and a strong focus on continuous improvement. This is a 100% remote position, supporting North American operations. You will play a key role in ensuring product availability, operational efficiency, and alignment between production, demand, and inventory.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain the supply plan for packaged goods, optimizing inventory levels, availability, and associated costs (logistics and production).
• Execute inventory strategies and policies as defined by Network and Inventory Planning teams.
• Prepare Rough-Cut Capacity Plans (RCCP) 4 weeks in advance and weekly execution plans considering:
• Machine and labor capacity
• Raw material availability
• Ensure a balanced demand-supply outlook within the RCCP horizon through coordination with:
• Customer Service (demand)
• Site planners and schedulers (supply)
• Provide inventory and capacity insights to support the Management Business Review (MBR) and S&OP/IBP processes.
• Ensure alignment between packaging supply capabilities and market service level expectations (SLAs).
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives in:
• Finished goods service level
• OTIF (On Time In Full) from plants
• Productivity and operational performance
• Inventory management and obsolete reduction
• Serve as the primary point of contact for finished goods supply-related topics.
• Collaborate with Sales, Procurement, Operations, and Customer Service.
• Troubleshoot delays, shortages, and quality issues, and adjust plans as necessary.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (preferred).
• 2–4 years of experience in production planning or supply chain.
• Solid understanding of end-to-end supply chain operations.
• Experience with SAP (preferably in Procurement and Planning modules).
• Familiarity with advanced planning tools (e.g., SAP APO, JDA/BlueYonder) is a plus.
• Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma is desirable.
• Ability to operate in a regional/multinational environment.
• Strong analytical skills and system proficiency.
• Advanced English and Spanish (oral and written) is REQUIRED.