Central Planner

Polaris; Monterrey; On-site; MXN 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Polaris is seeking a Central Planner to oversee multi-site planning of manufacturing requirements and to make rapid, accurate decisions prioritizing and expediting parts across domestic and global networks. You will manage supplier relationships, analyze inventory performance, and drive lean improvements throughout the supply chain.

The role requires strong cross‑functional collaboration with sourcing, logistics, plant operations and 3PL partners, plus advanced English.

Qualifications

• Five-year college degree preferred.
• Experience supporting purchasing, planning, or logistics in manufacturing environments.
• Advanced business-level English.

Responsibilities

• Perform multi-site planning of manufacturing requirements and make rapid, accurate decisions to prioritize and expedite needed parts.
• Manage supplier relationships and analyze inventory performance to drive lean improvements.
• Collaborate with sourcing, logistics, plant operations and 3PL partners to ensure on-time delivery.
• Maintain planning records and support new part launches and recovery plans.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Inventory analysis

Decision making

Purchasing/logistics experience

Microsoft Office

English communication

Supply chain

Supplier relationship management

Data synthesis

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP/planning systems

Job description

Position Summary

The Central Planneris responsible forthe order‑to‑delivery phase of the purchasing process for parts supplied by assigned suppliers across all production facilities. This role manages the supply chain end‑to‑end, resolving exceptions, and ensuringaccurateand consistent material supply aligned with production requirements. The position is highly cross‑functional and collaborates closely with sourcing,logistics, plant operations, and third‑partylogisticspartners.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across diverse people and functions.
• Confident decision‑making aligned with business priorities, enabling cross‑functional teams.
• Minimum of two years of experience in purchasing,logistics, or relevant supply‑chain roles.
• Knowledge of International Trade Compliance rules and practices.
• Strong and fast decision‑making skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including intercultural communication.
• Proficiencywith PC tools, including Microsoft Office, while managing multiple tasks.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to synthesizelarge amountsof data quickly and remain calm under pressure.
• Five‑year college degree strongly preferred; relevant experience considered.
• Advanced/business‑level English.

Required Qualifications

• Experience supporting purchasing, planning, orlogisticsprocesses in manufacturing environments.
• Ability to analyze inventory andidentifyopportunities to improve turns, reduce excess, and prevent shortages.
• Capability to resolve receiving issues (over/short, labeling, keying errors) with receiving teams and Accounts Payable.
• Experiencemaintainingplanning system records to ensure order frequency, size, and timing match production needs.
• Ability to work with suppliers on schedule changes and communicate risk or opportunity to business units.
• Experience collaborating with Purchasing and NPI teams on newsupplieror new‑part integration.
• Ability to coordinate the disposition of inactive, excess, or obsolete inventory with cross‑functional teams.

Position Overview

The Central Planner performs multi‑site planning of manufacturing requirements and makes rapid,accuratedecisions to prioritize andexpediteneeded parts across domestic and global networks. Key responsibilities include managing supplier relationships, analyzing inventory performance, and driving lean and continuous‑improvement principles throughout the supply chain.

Additionalduties include managing delays, shortages, and shipment issues; partnering with suppliers, carriers, andlogisticsteams toexpeditedeliveries; andmaintainingaccurateplanning records. The role supports new‑part launches, prepares recovery plans for expedited materials, and contributes to special projects as needed. The Central Planner also serves as a subject matter expert, guiding cross‑functional teams on best practices.