Production Planner (M/F/D)

Reliably delivering what’s needed today

There are few challenges as important today as creating solutions that support a cleaner, more energy-efficient world. This requires a commitment to constantly improve the transportation of people and things.  We, at BorgWarner, made that commitment decades ago and have since been creating technologies to improve efficiency, emissions and performance in all types of vehicles.

Constantly pursuing what’s next

Our proven track record has made us industry leader in clean, energy-efficient propulsion system solutions for combustion, hybrid and electric vehicles. We uncover strong trends and use smart science and technology to address a future based on varying regulations, consumer demands and automaker requirements.

Product leadership that’s changing the world

Our employees have earned trusted partnerships with customers and suppliers around the world.  We leverage these relationships to gain a deeper understanding of the challenges at hand and then do what it takes to develop the next solution.  Our strong operations and commercialization expertise result in high volume availability of competitive, efficient products that truly drive change.

BorgWarner PowerDrive Systems is currently looking for “dynamic, results driven” individual to join as Production Planner (M/F/D) at our production plant in Viana, Portugal.

Key Accountabilities:

• Analyze raw material and sub-assembly stock levels to ensure production flow (exports SAP reports and compares them with production orders to assess component availability);
• Plan and prepare the production schedule using SAP;
• Act as a liaison between departments, coordinating follow-up activities to ensure effective communication and production organization—especially for new projects, gathering information during project meetings;
• Execute production plans and schedules for each department and operation, aligned with manufacturing goals;
• Adjust the production plan in response to day-to-day variables (e.g., quality issues, material delivery delays);
• Coordinate material supply flow with other planners according to their respective areas of responsibility;
• Manage inventory levels in accordance with defined targets (%);
• Optimize production lines by considering various product models, line interventions, and production requirements;
• Ensure customer delivery deadlines are met (On Time Delivery – OTD);
• Prepare the weekly Master Production Plan;
• Ensure monthly production targets are met as defined in SIOP (%);
• Develop a culture characterized by good professional ethics and involvement in the process among employees in all áreas;
• Comply with environmental, health and safety, quality and productivity standards;
• Comply with the organization's rules and internal regulations: Code of Ethics, practice and working period;
• Respect workplace safety and cleanliness rules;
• Perform other tasks not included in the activity for which they were hired, when the needs or convenience of service so warrant, for the period of time necessary for the aforementioned needs or convenience of service.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Engineering, or Industrial Management (or a related field)
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a logistics-related role
• Solid functional knowledge with the ability to train and support others
• Creativity and innovative thinking
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to respond quickly to challenges
• Interpersonal savvy and strong relationship-building skills
• Flexibility and adaptability in dynamic environments
• High emotional intelligence
• Effective communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Assertiveness and confidence in decision-making
• Ability to manage stress and work under pressure
• Fluent in English

Internal Use Only: Indirect Hourly

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