Production Planner & Controller

• Develop, maintain, and optimize production schedules to ensure efficient workflow and on time delivery.

• Coordinate the flow of work orders, materials, and production priorities across manufacturing operations.

• Monitor inventory levels of raw materials, components, and finished goods to maintain the right balance between availability and stock optimization.

• Work closely with the Procurement team to ensure materials are available when needed and support material requirements planning.

• Plan and coordinate the allocation of equipment, materials, and production capacity to maximize efficiency.

• Collaborate with Production teams to monitor manufacturing progress, identify deviations from plan, and ensure production targets are achieved.

• Identify production bottlenecks, material shortages, and operational constraints, implementing solutions to minimize disruptions.

• Partner with Logistics to ensure finished products are delivered according to customer commitments.

• Prepare and maintain accurate production records, schedules, inventory data, and performance reports.

• Analyze production performance and recommend process improvements that increase productivity, reduce waste, and improve operational efficiency.

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or a related field.

• At least 5 years of previous experience in production planning, manufacturing planning, supply chain, or production control within an industrial environment.

• Strong understanding of production planning methodologies, inventory management, and material requirements planning.

• Experience working with ERP or MRP systems for production scheduling and inventory management.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to prioritize multiple production activities in a dynamic environment.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and production planning tools.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across Production, Procurement, Logistics, and Operations teams.

• Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.

• Fluent English. Additional languages are considered an advantage.

You enjoy bringing structure to complex operations and keeping multiple priorities moving at the same time. You are proactive, organized, and solution oriented, always looking for ways to improve efficiency without compromising quality. You communicate effectively across teams, take ownership of your work, and thrive in a fast paced manufacturing environment where planning and execution go hand in hand.