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 leaders 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 a "dynamic, results-driven" individual to join as Production Planner at our production plant in Viana, Portugal.
Key responsibilities
Acts as a liaison between Customer and BW and coordinates follow-up activities to ensure high service level.
Evaluating Customer purchase orders/schedules to create suitable production schedules.
Estimating the amount of material, equipment, and labor required for production.
Coordinating production operations in accordance with material, labor, and equipment availability.
Coordinates and expedites right flow between shopfloor sub-stations.
Coordinates with other Planners the optimum flow of the material supply according to the area of responsibility.
Promptly addressing and resolving production issues to minimize delays in production.
Recommending viable solutions to reduce production costs as well as improve production processes and product quality.
Effecting changes to production schedules to ensure that production deadlines are met.
Adjusts production plan according to current customer updates and production status.
Compiling status and performance reports and submitting them to management in a timely manner.
Promptly informing the relevant departments of changes to current production schedules.
Comply with safety, quality, productivity, hygiene, and environmental prevention standards.
Comply with the organization's rules and internal regulations: Code of Ethics, Practice, and Schedule.
Respect workplace safety and cleanliness rules.
Respect and comply with environmental policy rules.
Perform other tasks not included in the activity for which he was hired, when the needs or convenience of the service justify it, for the period necessary for the said needs or conveniences of service.
Education & Experience
Bachelor Degree in related discipline or equivalent.
Minimum 2-5 years experience in logistics related field.
Recognized functional knowledge with the ability to train others.
Interdisciplinary behavior.
Functional/Technical Skills – high understanding of SAP and MES capabilities.
Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications.
Effective communication skills.
Negotiation Experience is a plus.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Creativity.
Interpersonal Savvy.
Customer Focus.
Fluent in Portuguese & English.
EEO Statement
BorgWarner is an equal employment opportunity employer such that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, or disability.
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