**Overview**:
The Production Planner is responsible for developing and managing production schedules that align with customer demand, resource availability, and operational capacity. Operating in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment, this role ensures timely delivery and efficient production by collaborating closely with procurement, operations, and logistics teams.
**Key Responsibilities**:
- **Scheduling & Planning**:
- Create and maintain production schedules (daily, weekly, monthly) based on forecasts and orders.
- Adjust schedules to accommodate changes in demand, materials, or capacity.
- Optimize production flow to reduce downtime and increase efficiency.
- **Inventory Management**:
- Coordinate material availability with procurement and inventory teams.
- Monitor stock levels to prevent overproduction and shortages.
- Support JIT practices and lead inventory counts.
- **Performance & Compliance**:
- Track KPIs (e.g., on-time deli...