Production Planner

About the company

Who Are We? Bradken, a subsidiary of Hitachi Construction Machinery, is a global leader in innovative wear products and services for the mining industry. With more than 3,000 collaborators around the world, we are committed to driving sustainable innovation and achieving carbon neutrality by 2030.

At Bradken Lima Site, we are strengthening our position in the South American market by offering a wide range of wear solutions for mining. As we continue to grow globally, we seek talented people to help us build the future of mining.

Our values —Communication, Customer Focus, Challenge, and Safety— drive our dynamic and safe work environment.

With 100 years of knowledge and experience, the future offers us infinite opportunities.

Your tasks

In this role, you will be responsible for planning, scheduling, coordinating, and monitoring product flow throughout the entire production cycle, ensuring that manufacturing is completed safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively, while meeting our customers' delivery requirements.

You will work closely with Operations, Sales, Supply Chain, Engineering, and suppliers to ensure that production plans are viable, materials are available, and customer orders are processed on time.

Main Responsibilities

• Production Planning and Scheduling: Continuously develop, maintain, and review production schedules considering capacity, workload, materials, and customer delivery requirements.
• Order and Delivery Management: Review Sales Orders, manage delivery dates, and schedule customer orders to maximize DIFOT (Delivery in Full on Time) and reduce backorders.
• Materials and Supply Chain: Identify material constraints and coordinate with Purchasing, suppliers, and internal teams to meet production requirements.
• Capacity and Performance: Monitor production demand, cycle times, lead times, stock constraints, and future loads, recommending corrective actions when necessary.
• Systems and Reporting: Maintain accurate planning and production information in MRP/ERP systems and planning tools, and prepare periodic operational reports.
• Cross-functional Coordination: Work closely with Operations, Sales, Engineering, and Supply Chain to communicate changes, priorities, and delivery expectations.
• Safety, Quality, and Continuous Improvement: Promote a safe working environment, support quality compliance, and continuously improve manufacturing planning processes, systems, and tools.

Requirements

Our Ideal Candidate Meets the Following Criteria

• Education: University professional in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Experience: 3 to 5 years of experience in production planning within a manufacturing environment, preferably in a similar industry or heavy industry.
• Systems: Experience with MRP/ERP systems and advanced Excel skills are indispensable.
• Planning: Strong analytical skills, with the ability to perform forecasting and plan production requirements.
• Manufacturing Knowledge: Experience in manufacturing processes and knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, and costs.
• Communication: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with different areas.
• Problem Solving: Ability to work in a dynamic environment, adjust plans quickly, and resolve operational problems.
• Planning Software: Advanced knowledge of project or production planning software is desirable.
• Languages: Advanced English, with the ability to communicate effectively in work contexts.

What we offer

Why Join Our Team? At Bradken, our people are our greatest asset. We prioritize the safety and well-being of our team and offer:

• Being part of a company with a global presence, collaborating with teams around the world.
• Competitive salary.
• Development and growth opportunities.
• ESSALUD or EPS covered 100% by MAPFRE.
• Health insurance, gratificaciones, CTS, paid holidays, and vacations.
• Life and personal accident insurance provided by Bradken.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage provided by Bradken.
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program): mental health support for collaborators and their families.

Other

We have an exciting opportunity for a Production Planner to join our team in Cercado de Lima, Peru. You will be part of the Bradken Lima Site Operations team.

What Will Your Role Be? Production Planner – Lima Site We are looking for an analytical and proactive Production Planner to join our Operations team at Lima Site.

Location The position will be located at our Bradken Lima plant, at Maquinarias 2645, Cercado de Lima, Peru.

Before starting employment, you will be required to complete a psychometric evaluation and a pre-employment medical exam, which includes drug and alcohol testing.

Bradken is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and flexible work environment. All hiring decisions are based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.