Areyoutheenthusiasticandself-drivenProduction Planning Specialist wearelookingfor?
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Purposeoftherole:
We are seeking a highly analytical and results-driven professional to lead and optimize materials and production planning processes while acting as a key integrator between Operations and Commercial teams. This role plays a critical leadership position in the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process, ensuring alignment between demand, supply, and product management.
The professional will be responsible for developing robust materials and production plans that maximize resource utilization, meet production specifications, and achieve volume, cost, and quality targets, while ensuring operational feasibility and efficiency.
The rolewillbebasedin Vespasiano/MG,Brazil
Responsibilitiesinclude:
Lead and coordinate theS&OP process, ensuring alignment across Commercial,Product Management,Supply Chain,Production,and Finance.
Act as the primary interface between Planning and Commercial teams, aligning demand forecastsand firm demandswith operational capabilities.
Develop, implement, and continuously improvematerial andproduction planning strategies and processes.
Capacity Planning -Develop and implement detailed production plans to maximize resourceutilizationand meet production specifications, schedules, and performance targets (volume, cost, waste, and quality).
Prepare and manage material requirements and production plans to ensure smooth manufacturing execution.
Monitor production activities and analyze operational data to ensure material flow is aligned with production requirements.
Adjust production schedules to accommodate backlogs, engineering changes, and material or labor constraints.
Identify bottlenecks, risks, and inefficiencies, and propose corrective actions.
Drive scenario planning and trade-off analysis (service level, cost, inventory, and capacity).
Ensure alignment between strategic plans and day-to-day execution.
Track and report KPIs such as forecast accuracy, on time production, capacity utilization, inventory turns, and plan adherence.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.
Experienceandeducation
Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related field.
Advanced degree (MBA or Master’s) is a plus.
Advanced English.
Experience in Mass/Continuous Production environments
Experience in industrial planning, production planning, or S&OP roles.
Proven experience leading or coordinating S&OP processes.
Advanced proficiency in Excel and experience with ERP systems (Preferrable SAP).
Experience with MRP, and demand planning tools.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to influence decisions and drive cross-functional alignment.
Ifyouareanengaged, self-motivatedandactiveteamplayerwitha "cando"attitude, makethedecisiontojoinValmet'ssuccessstoryandapplyforthispositionbyfillingoutourelectronicapplicationformviathelinkprovided
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Valmet is a global technology leader serving process industries. We work together with our customers throughout the entire lifecycle, delivering cutting-edge technologies and services as well as mission-critical automation and flow control solutions. Backed by more than 225 years of industrial experience and a global team of over 19,000 professionals close to customers, we are uniquely positioned to transform industries toward a regenerative tomorrow.
In 2024, Valmet’s net sales totaled approximately EUR 5.4 billion. Our head office is in Espoo, Finland, and we have experts in approximately 40 countries around the world. Valmet’s shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki.
Valmet has two focused segments: Biomaterial Solutions and Services and Process Performance Solutions. Valmet’s operating model consists of five business areas: Automation Solutions; Flow Control; Pulp, Energy and Circularity; Packaging and Paper; and Tissue. The business areas are supported by a separate Latin America unit and a China Chair. The Global Supply unit supports cost-competitiveness by optimizing and leveraging Valmet’s global scale in procurement and production.
