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.
The Senior Production & Material Planner is responsible for end-to-end planning and coordination of production and material flow in an Engineer-to-Order (ETO) manufacturing environment.
This role is focused primarly on production planning and supporting material planning, ensuring alignment between project schedules, capacity, and material availability.
The position requires strong expertise in SAP and advanced Excel, and plays a key role in driving schedule adherence, managing risks, and ensuring on-time delivery through cross-functional coordination.
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:
This is a full-time, salaried/exempt position. Days and hours of work are Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.
What we offer:
The base salary range for this position is $85,000-$105,000 USD , depending on experience and qualifications.
Paid holidays
Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation
401(k) plan: up to 6% company matching contribution
Cigna Dental and Vision Insurance
FSA and HSA savings account options
Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
Voluntary supplemental life insurance
Health & ; Fitness Reimbursement
Physical requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to sit for long periods of time, stand, talk and hear.
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.
