Production Planning and Control (PCP) Manager
Newell Brands
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Pouso Alegre • Brazil
Visit company websiteExplore more
Tech Stack
About the role
- Lead Materials, Production Scheduling and Customer Service activities, ensuring alignment between production plans and business needs
- Ensure the integrity of DATASUL data for planning, scheduling and procurement fields
- Develop and manage detailed production schedules, monitor schedule adherence and ensure order completion
- Track daily production rates, capacity constraints, molded parts capacity and determine overtime requirements when necessary
- Identify and report supply issues, inventory variances, anomalies and related cost impacts to relevant stakeholders
- Provide monthly capacity analysis, forecasts and production plans to Supply Chain, Finance and Manufacturing; support annual budgeting processes
- Coordinate supplier phasing schedules, review lead times annually and monitor supplier buffer inventory and order confirmations
- Manage procurement of raw materials to support the production plan, including resin purchases and air freight projections when required
- Monitor, control and report on inventory performance, including DOH (Days on Hand), safety stock levels, Excess & Obsolete (E&O), monthly turns and cycle count compliance
- Support new product introductions, component cost setup and quality issue resolution in coordination with QC
- Develop exception reports and provide analytical and system support to the department
- Lead administration of the Raw Materials Warehouse Network, including MRO operations and Tool Crib, ensuring compliance with trade and export regulations
- Oversee inventory valued between USD 10–20 million, ensuring accuracy, reconciliation and positive impact on P&L
- Manage warehouse safety programs in compliance with corporate and local regulations
- Develop and manage the annual financial budget, re-forecasts and variance analysis for the area
- Lead, develop and coach the team, fostering a high-performance culture and building core supply chain competencies
- Partner with cross-functional teams (e.g., S&OP, Customer Service, Customs Compliance) and participate in local and regional projects
- Maintain strong collaboration with third-party logistics providers and key customers to improve service levels and operational excellence
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field
- Relevant operational experience required, including a track record of increasing leadership responsibility in these roles
- Strong knowledge of Materials and Warehouse operations
- Hands-on knowledge of DATASUL (TOTVS ERP) is required
- Supply Chain metrics, LEAN / Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, Process Improvement
- Strong experience across all aspects of supply chain management is preferred
- Must have strong leadership, team-building and analytical skills to drive a highly productive team
- Advanced English
Benefits
- All applications are welcome regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, religion, age or disability
- We are committed to fair processes and an inclusive environment where talent and initiative are the true criteria for growth
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
production schedulingcapacity analysisinventory managementprocurementsupply chain managementLEANSix Sigmaprocess improvementanalytical skillsbudget management
Soft Skills
leadershipteam-buildingcollaborationcommunicationcoachingproblem-solvingorganizational skillshigh-performance culturestakeholder managementcross-functional teamwork