Capacity

Ford Motor Company; Naucalpan de Juárez; Presencial; MXN 200,000 - 400,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

An automotive manufacturer based in Mexico is seeking a Capacity Buyer to manage supplier relations and lead capacity planning studies for FNA programs. The successful candidate will coordinate funding requests, ensure compliance with purchasing procedures, and utilize strong Excel skills and project management experience. A solid background in Production Buying or Lean practices is highly advantageous, making this a vital role for optimizing capacity in line with business needs.

Formación

• Recent experience in Production Buying environment, STA, or LEAN.
• Demonstrated effective cross-functional communication and leadership skills.
• User Level Knowledge of Lean Learning or Waste Elimination Tools recommended.

Responsabilidades

• Buyer for Capacity Studies for FNA programs.
• Coordinate & Lead vetting meetings to confirm funding requests.
• Ensure that all established Purchasing Procedures are followed.

Conocimientos

Production Buying experience

Project management skills

Effective communication

Intermediate to Advanced Excel skills

Descripción del empleo

Capacity Responsibilities

Interface with cross-functional organizations (Purchasing Commodity Buyers, Supplier Technical Assistance (STA), Finance, Product Development Program Management, and Engineering) and Supplier(s) in order to deliver capacity uplifts in accordance with business needs. Responsibilities will include vetting Supplier Capacity response and preparing for CPAT disposition. Once CPAT approved, requests for Kickoff will be handed off to commodity purchasing & Material Cost/Execution and development of support plans if needed.

Qualifications

• Recent experience in Production Buying environment , STA, or LEAN with specific knowledge of the current Production Purchasing sourcing and program management milestones. Commodity Purchasing and/or Manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Professionally manage customer and supplier relations internal and external to the organization.
• Understanding of detailed Cost Analysis including Tooling and Variable Cost Cross Commodity and Cross Program
• Demonstrated effective cross-functional communication and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated project management skills.
• Intermediate to Advanced Excel skill set.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment with minimal guidance needed.
• User Level Knowledge of Lean Learning or Waste Elimination Tools recommended.

Responsibilities

• Buyer for Capacity Studies for FNA programs
  • Work with Capacity planning to plan GCP/MCPV studies to support vehicle uplifts and mix rate changes.
  • Coordinate & Lead vetting meetings to confirm funding requests from supply base.
  • Consolidate funding response and report to Capacity Study status.
  • Gain Disposition of funding requests with the CPAT team.
  • Ensure that all the established Purchasing Procedures are followed.