The Production Planning Manager is responsible for inventory management, scheduling data, tracking information, supply status, coordinating material planning activities and reporting on material issues. They will need to advise with internal and external personnel and manage a team of employees.General Responsibilities- Manage production planning activities- Maximize the use of the organization's resources and meet established production specifications and schedules; volume, cost, and wastage targets; and quality standards- Supervise the most complex, large, or difficult production projects to produce schedules and plans, tools, equipment needed to manufacture products- Contribute to the development of operating budgets for the production unit- Research, evaluate, and recommend changes to production processes, systems, technology, capital, equipment, or other assets that will enhance the organization's production capabilities- Liaise with functional or operational area managers to integrate their activities into productions plans, cost estimates, and schedules- Develop production planning staff to ensure that their activities meet pre-established targetsExperience / Qualifications- A university degree required (i.E. Bachelors degree) or equivalent relevant work experience.- Ability to lead, coach, and develop team members- Holds self and others accountable to achieving goals and standards- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment to handle multiple competing tasks and demands- Strong communication skills; oral, written and presentation- Strong organization, planning and time management skills to achieve results- Strong personal and professional ethical values and integrity- Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)- Strong interpersonal & collaboration skills to work effectively with all levels of the organization including suppliers and/or external customersSmarterTogether- Collaborating at Sensata means working with some of the world's most talented people in an enriching environment that is constantly pushing towards the next best thing- Employees work across functions, countries and cultures gaining new perspectives through mutual respect and open communication- As OneSensata, we are working together to make things work togetherClick here to viewSensata Recruitment Privacy StatementClick here to view ourSensata Recruitment Privacy Statement for China