Production Planning Specialist

Responsibilities

• Create 0-1 production schedules that align with demand and capacity, ensuring efficient use of resources.
• Analyze production capacity and demand to inform strategic decisions and roadmap planning.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and support teams to develop and improve processes, including production batch sizes, material transfer, and controls.
• Respond to unexpected changes, such as production shortfalls or material shortages, by providing information, impact assessments, and options to downstream shops.
• Generate and publish production performance metrics and forecasts to identify potential supply chain risks.
• Communicate production plans, revisions, and performance to stakeholders, including manufacturing, support, and business teams.
• Assist in implementing inventory control solutions to minimize shortages and optimize inventory flow.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management to adapt to changing business needs.

Requirements

• Degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering/Operations, Supply Chain management or the equivalent experience
• Demonstrated high volume production planning experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally with minimum 1 years' experience structuring and building analytical models
• Ability to spot process improvement opportunities and influence others to make change
• Good organizational and project management skills. (role requires juggling projects, daily tasks, and urgent questions)
• Ability to create clear and impactful reports and PowerPoint presentations, effectively conveying complex information to diverse audiences.
• Ability to solve problems in fast-paced environment with minimal supervision
• Ability to recognize opportunities for improvement in operations and reporting/information visibility
• MS Outlook, Teams, Office including Excel experience (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, etc.). More advanced Excel modeling skills a plus
• Experience working with ERP systems preferred, with SAP experience a plus
• Gotion Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to fostering a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve, cultivating a culture of inclusion and belonging, and ensuring equal employment opportunities for all.
• At Gotion Inc., we strive to create an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.

Benefits

Additional Information

Gotion Inc. is based in Silicon Valley, CA, currently building a Manufacturing facility in Manteno, IL and has R&D centers in Ohio, China, Japan and Europe. We innovate in the next generation electric vehicle and energy storage technologies (lithium batteries and related systems) with the aim to accelerate electrified transportation and achieve sustainable development. Gotion is powered by a leading power battery technology company that provides solutions for vehicles including the world's first mass commercial e-bus route. Gotion is a career destination - we are not simply attempting to just fill another job, but to pursue a dream of global green energy together! We offer outstanding opportunities to individuals seeking an exciting and challenging working environment. Everyone is highly valued and plays a vital role in the growth of our organization.

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