Planner B

**Planner B**:- Location- Latin America, Mexico, Tijuana- Job Reference- INTERCONNECTLATAM00304- Job Function- Operations- Job Purpose:- Plans and prepares Production Programs for the manufacture of industrial or consumer products, to comply with the Master Production Plan of the assigned area through maximizing Productivity levels. - Analysis, balancing (inventory, machine utilization) and management of supply vs demand. - Resolution of supply chain issues to ensure timely material, machine, manpower availability to achieve business plans and objectives. - Management of optimum inventory levels to achieve business targets.- Responsibilities and Accountabilities:- Plans and prepares production programs for the manufacture of industrial or consumer products. - Prepare the Production Program to establish the sequence and time required for each operation to meet the Shipping Dates in accordance with Sales Forecasts and Customer Orders. - Analyze the Production requirements regarding Direct Personnel and Processes to Optimize the Available Capacity of your Area. - Accelerates the Operations that are delaying the Program and alters the Programs according to unforeseen conditions. - Prepare Production Reports. - Maintains the Organization's Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). - Compliance and participating in all Smiths Interconnect’s EHS programs, policies, procedures and training requirements. - Developing and maintaining optimal key internal and external relationships - Purchase order and work order management including data accuracy, order placement, supplier confirmations, overdues, reschedules, exceptions, non-direct and direct material ordering, managing outside operation etc. - Prompt and efficient resolution of supply constraint situations and critical shortages to ensure the on-time availability of materials and capacity to achieve business goals and objectives. - Proactive identification of future supply chain risks / capacity constraints and the generation / implementation of corrective actions to resolve - Close co-operation and communication of material/capacity constraints with internal stakeholders - Optimisation of inventory levels whilst assuring sufficient days of supply. - Optimisation of machine utilizations - Support supply chain improvement projects as required. - Master data management and accuracy (i.e. lead time, routing hour, work order and open purchase order book, Supply & Demand signalling process and rescheduling per business needs- General Activities:- Develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. - Management of daily / weekly MRP output including work order & purchase order placement, work order & purchase order reschedules and exception reporting. - Management of the open work order & purchase order book including data accuracy of open orders, supplier & production confirmation and continuous control of unconfirmed & overdue orders. - Proactive shortage risk identification, management, status reporting and follow up actions. - Production shortage risk reporting & communication / escalation (daily & weekly) - Contact point for internal stakeholders regarding the resolution of supply chain issues. - Owning and managing the day-to-day relationships with the supply base, facilitating close co-operation through regular verbal communication and feedback - Identification and implementation of alternative sources of supply as required to resolve material risk situations (supported by category team as required) - Minimization of excess and obsolete material and implementation of action plans to reduce. - Management & maintenance of relevant safety stocks - Ensure compliance to internal policies and procedures. - Support the wider supply chain team and actively engage in the achievement of team objectives including cost savings, process improvements, supplier performance, supply chain improvements etc.- Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:- More than 2 years of experience in the planning area, Working knowledge of supply chain management and associated processes - Extensive knowledge and experience of MRP systems - Advanced English Language 80-95% (Reading and Writing that allow fluent Presentations and Projects and / or Participation in Negotiation Processes) - Advanced computer skills including MS OFFICE: Word, Excel, Power Point, Etc.) or Application Programs such as Power BI. - Teamwork, Excellent customer service, Management and Conflict Resolution. - Ability to work within tight and challenging deadlines. - Interpretation of material requirements, assessment of operational risk and implementation of contingency plans - Aptitude to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders at all levels. - Strong personal drive and motivation; focused on delivering results through continuous improvement- Planning and Decision Making:- Good interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and maintain