Senior Production & Material Planner

About the company

Gutor is a leading international manufacturer of UPS systems for industrial applications with over 75 years of experience delivering high-quality products and services. The company serves demanding industries such as oil & gas, petrochemical, chemical, nuclear, and transportation. Gutor has a global presence with over 600 employees in more than 30 countries and branches in Brazil, China, India, Malaysia, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and the U.S.A. The company is committed to providing exceptional customer support through a team of experienced engineers and technicians.

About the role

The Senior Production & Material Planner is responsible for end-to-end planning and coordination of production and material flow in an Engineer-to-Order (ETO) manufacturing environment. This role focuses primarily on production planning while supporting material planning to ensure alignment between project schedules, capacity, and material availability. The position drives schedule adherence, manages risks, and ensures on-time delivery through cross-functional coordination.

Responsibilities

• Production Planning & Scheduling
  • Develop, maintain, and optimize detailed production schedules aligned with project milestones and customer commitments
  • Define and manage production priorities and sequencing based on business needs and material availability
  • Analyze capacity constraints, bottlenecks, and workload balancing across work centers
  • Monitor schedule adherence and implement corrective actions to mitigate delays
  • Coordinate and lead daily/weekly production planning meetings
  • Publish and communicate production schedules and updates to cross-functional teams
  • Partner with Production leadership to align execution with planning priorities
• Material Planning
  • Support material availability to align with production schedules and project timelines
  • Monitor and manage material shortages, backlog, and critical components
  • Track and follow up on supplier commitments and delivery performance
  • Collaborate with Purchasing to expedite materials and resolve supply issues
  • Coordinate material flow and readiness to the production floor
• SAP, Data & Planning Execution
  • Maintain and ensure accuracy of SAP planning data (production orders, lead times, MRP settings, master data)
  • Act as a key SAP user (PP/MM) for planning execution and data integrity
  • Generate and manage production and material planning reports
  • Utilize advanced Excel for data analysis, scenario planning, and reporting
  • Identify and resolve data inconsistencies impacting planning accuracy
• Cross-Functional Coordination & Execution
  • Act as a central point of coordination between Production, Engineering, Procurement, and Supply Chain
  • Align engineering changes (ECOs) with material readiness and production schedules
  • Communicate risks, constraints, and recovery plans clearly to stakeholders
  • Support decision-making with Production and Supply Chain leadership
  • Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives in planning processes
  • Contribute to standardization and optimization of planning practices

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in production planning, material planning, or supply planning
• Strong experience in Engineer-to-Order (ETO) or project-based manufacturing
• Advanced proficiency in SAP (PP/MM required)
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (mandatory)
• Solid understanding of production scheduling, capacity planning, material requirements planning (MRP), and inventory management principles
• Experience managing complex, cross-functional planning environments
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Fluent in English

Preferred qualifications

• Experience in power electronics, industrial equipment, or complex electromechanical manufacturing
• Experience with long lead-time suppliers and global supply chains
• Exposure to data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI)
• APICS (CPIM) or similar certification
• Experience supporting process improvement or digitalization initiatives

Personal attributes

• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Proactive and solution-driven mindset
• Effective communicator and team player
• Ability to prioritize and adapt to changing demands
• Results-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset

Schedule

This is a full-time, salaried/exempt position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $85,000–$105,000 USD, depending on experience and qualifications.

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• 20 days of paid vacation
• 401(k) plan with up to 6% company matching contribution
• Cigna Dental and Vision Insurance
• FSA and HSA savings account options
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary supplemental life insurance
• Health & Fitness Reimbursement

Physical requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to sit for long periods of time, stand, talk, and hear.