Automotive Demand & Supply Planning Engineer - On-site

Placements24; Región Centro; On-site; MXN 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health and wellness benefits

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Demand and Supply Planning Engineer in Zapopan, Jalisco. The role focuses on forecasting demand, managing inventory, and coordinating supply chain activities with sales, production, and procurement teams to optimize costs and service levels.

The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, experience with demand planning software, and solid knowledge of supply chain principles in the automotive sector. On-site work in Zapopan is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field.
• Minimum 3 years in demand or supply planning or inventory management (automotive preferred).
• Experience with demand forecasting techniques and tools.
• Proficient in ERP systems (SAP/Oracle) and planning software.
• Strong analytical and quantitative abilities with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration across departments.
• Ability to work under pressure with multiple priorities.
• Knowledge of lean principles is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts for automotive products.
• Collaborate with sales to incorporate promotions and new launches into forecasts.
• Manage inventory levels across warehouses to meet service targets.
• Plan and coordinate material requirements based on production and demand.
• Coordinate with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery.
• Identify and mitigate potential supply disruptions.
• Monitor KPIs for demand planning and inventory management.
• Suggest process improvements to reduce lead times and costs.
• Utilize ERP systems to support planning activities.
• Prepare regular reports on demand, supply, and inventory performance for management.

Skills

Analytical skills

Detail-oriented

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Spanish fluency

English basic knowledge

Education

Bachelors in Supply Chain Management / Industrial Engineering / Business Administration

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Advanced planning software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Demand and Supply Planning Engineer in Zapopan, Jalisco. The role focuses on forecasting demand, managing inventory, and coordinating supply chain activities with sales, production, and procurement teams to optimize costs and service levels.

The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, experience with demand planning software, and solid knowledge of supply chain principles in the automotive sector. On-site work in Zapopan is required.