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Gutor is a leading international manufacturer of UPS systems for industrial applications. The company has been in business for over 75 years and has a proven track record of delivering high-quality products and services. Gutor's products are designed to meet the demanding needs of industries such as oil & gas, petrochemical, chemical, nuclear, and transportation. The company also 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 to name a few.
Gutor is committed to providing its customers with the best possible support. The company has a team of experienced engineers and technicians who are available to help with any problems that may arise.

Main 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 support 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

Required qualifications:

• 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

• 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.

Position Type:

Thisisafull-time,salaried/exemptposition. Days and hours of work are Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.

Whatweoffer:

• The base salary rangefor this position is $85,000-$105,000 USD, depending on experience and qualifications.

• Paidholidays

• PaidTimeOff:20daysofvacation

• 401(k)plan:upto6%companymatchingcontribution

• CignaDentalandVisionInsurance

• FSAandHSA savingsaccountoptions

• BasicLife andAD&DInsurance

• Voluntarysupplementallifeinsurance

• Health&;FitnessReimbursement

Physicalrequirements:

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Gutor is an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.