Automotive Materials Manager: Supply Chain & Planning Lead

cvgrp; Saltillo; On-site; MXN 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

cvgrp is seeking a Materials Manager in Saltillo to ensure material availability, inventory control, and effective supply chain execution to support production requirements and customer delivery commitments.

The role requires hands-on leadership, urgency, and strong analytical skills to anticipate risks, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and drive timely corrective actions to prevent disruptions and improve performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Logistics).
• Significant experience in materials management, planning, production control, or supply chain operations in automotive/commercial vehicle manufacturing.
• Experience with major OEM customers and high-mix, low-volume environments.
• Strong knowledge of MRP/ERP, inventory control, supplier management, and logistics coordination.
• Proven ability to identify supply risks and prevent production disruptions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee material planning, MRP execution, production schedules, inventory levels, and supplier commitments.
• Manage changing customer schedules, releases, and delivery requirements with OEM alignment.
• Coordinate with Purchasing, Production, Logistics, and Customer Service to resolve shortages and issues.
• Identify risks and develop preventive, contingency, and recovery plans.
• Monitor inventory accuracy, excess/obsolete materials, and costs while balancing working capital.
• Track KPIs like on-time delivery, backlog reduction, and material availability.

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

MRP systems

ERP platforms

EDI transactions

Job description

cvgrp is seeking a Materials Manager in Saltillo to ensure material availability, inventory control, and effective supply chain execution to support production requirements and customer delivery commitments.

The role requires hands-on leadership, urgency, and strong analytical skills to anticipate risks, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and drive timely corrective actions to prevent disruptions and improve performance.