Demand Supply Director - Mexico

Gymreapers; León; Presencial; MXN 1,446,000 - 1,990,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading company in supply chain management in León, Mexico is seeking a Director of Supply & Demand Planning. This role is responsible for LATAM forecasting, procurement strategy, and optimizing inventory levels. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, 10+ years of leadership experience in demand and supply planning, and strong analytical skills. This position offers competitive pay and benefits, along with opportunities for career development.

Servicios

Competitive Pay

50% Employee Discount on Gymreapers.com

Formación

• 10+ years of experience in demand planning, supply planning, or integrated supply chain leadership.
• Experience leading regional S&OP processes with U.S.-based planning teams.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-accuracy outputs.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the S&OP process for LATAM, aligning demand, supply, and financial plans.
• Translate demand plans into factory production plans.
• Build dashboards to track demand accuracy and planning KPIs.

Conocimientos

Strong analytical and forecasting skills

Communication skills

Leadership presence

Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or related field

Masters degree in business management or related field

CSCP, CPIM, CLTD certification

Herramientas

Advanced Excel

Demand planning tools

Descripción del empleo

Employment Status: Full-time

Location: Leon, Mexico

Schedule: M-F on-site, 8-5/flex according to business needs

Reports To: Head of Supply Chain

Director of Supply & Demand Planning - Pilon Industries / Gymreapers

Benefits/Perks

• Competitive Pay
• 50% Employee Discount on Gymreapers.com!!

Summary:

The Demand & Supply Director owns LATAM forecasting, S&OP, procurement strategy, production planning, and the alignment of planning activities between the U.S. and Mexico. This role leads end-to-end demand and supply operations across all channels, ensuring accurate forecasting, efficient production scheduling, optimized inventory levels, and seamless cross-border coordination. The Director is responsible for building regional capabilities, driving strategic alignment, and delivering the planning structure needed to support high-growth operations in Mexico and LATAM.

Pilon Industries is looking for a highly skilled and strategic leader with exceptional organizational and analytical skills, and a proven track record managing complex supply chains in fast-paced, high-growth environments. Applicants with experience in manufacturing, planning, procurement, or integrated supply chain leadership are strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities:

Demand Planning & Forecasting

• Lead the S&OP process for LATAM, aligning demand, supply, capacity, and financial plans across the region.
• Forecast demand across key channels including Amazon MX, Mercado Libre, DTC MX, and wholesale.
• Develop SKU-level forecasts with high accuracy, incorporating trends, seasonality, promotional cycles, and channel behavior.
• Analyze forecast variances, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions to improve accuracy.

Supply Planning & Production Alignment

• Translate demand plans into factory production plans, ensuring capacity alignment and efficient scheduling.
• Manage raw material planning and purchasing to support uninterrupted production.
• Coordinate closely with manufacturing teams to maintain balanced production loads and minimize operational bottlenecks.
• Align with U.S. planning teams on global production plans and cross-border inventory flows.

Inventory Management & Optimization

• Build and execute inventory strategies for all LATAM channels, balancing service levels, working capital, and operational constraints.
• Monitor inventory levels across raw materials, WIP, and finished goods to support fulfillment and reduce excess/obsolete stock.
• Ensure accurate inventory reporting and reconciliation in partnership with Finance and Operations.

S&OP Leadership

• Lead monthly S&OP reviews, presenting demand trends, supply risks, and scenario planning to senior leadership.
• Facilitate alignment across Sales, Finance, Operations, Procurement, and U.S. HQ.
• Own scenario modeling, capacity planning, and risk mitigation recommendations.

Analytics, Systems & Dashboards

• Build dashboards to track demand accuracy, capacity utilization, inventory performance, and planning KPIs.
• Implement planning tools and improve data visibility across ERP/MRP platforms to enhance decision-making.
• Drive digital transformation initiatives to strengthen forecasting and planning capabilities.

Team Leadership & Development

• Build and lead the LATAM supply chain team, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Provide coaching, development, and strategic direction to planning, inventory, and purchasing teams.

Process Improvement & Strategy

• Identify inefficiencies across the end-to-end supply chain and lead initiatives to optimize forecasting, planning cycles, and fulfillment.
• Support long-term expansion, capacity strategy, and product lifecycle planning across LATAM markets.

Must Haves:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Business, or related field.
• Masters degree in business management, supply chain or related field.
• CSCP, CPIM, CLTD Desired.
• 10+ years of experience in demand planning, supply planning, S&OP, or integrated supply chain leadership.
• Strong analytical and forecasting skills; deep understanding of manufacturing workflows, inventory, materials management, and purchasing.
• Experience leading regional S&OP processes and working with U.S.-based planning teams.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and advanced Excel; experience with demand planning tools is a strong plus.
• Strong communication skills, leadership presence, and the ability to influence at all organizational levels.
• Proven ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and deliver high-accuracy outputs in dynamic environments.

More About Us:

Our Core Values

• Grow or Die
• Customer Obsession
• Extreme Ownership
• Nothing is Given // Everything is Earned
• Be Humble
• 1% Better Everyday
• Live with Integrity
• Sacrifice