Material Planner

Volvo; Estado de México; Presencial; MXN 200,000 - 400,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading company in the transport sector is seeking a Material Planner to optimize resources for production lines. The role involves developing material planning, maintaining supplier relationships, and participating in continuous improvement projects. Join a collaborative team committed to shaping sustainable transport solutions.

Servicios

Legally mandated benefits

Additional benefits beyond legal requirements

Formación

• At least 2 years of experience in the automotive industry.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing tools.

Responsabilidades

• Develop material planning based on forecasts and master production plans.
• Maintain contact with suppliers to ensure timely, quality supply of materials.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects to reduce costs.

Conocimientos

Advanced English

Intermediate Excel

Lean Manufacturing

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Descripción del empleo

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future? If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.

What you will do

At (ENTITY), you will contribute to transforming our company, the transport industry, and society at large. You will:

• Lead initiatives to develop innovative transport solutions.
• Oversee projects that integrate new technologies into existing infrastructure.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to implement sustainable practices.

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Who we are and what we believe in

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Joining Volvo Group offers opportunities to work on impactful projects that shape the future of transportation globally, fostering a culture of collaboration, knowledge sharing, and innovation.

Job Opportunity: Material Planner

Objective: Plan and control the supply of materials in quantity, quality, and timing for production lines or work areas according to MRP processes, optimizing resources to meet the Master Production Schedule.

Activities:

• Develop material planning based on forecasts and master production plans to prevent obsolescence and overstocking.
• Maintain contact with suppliers to ensure timely, quality supply of materials.
• Follow up on purchase orders and coordinate shipments.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects to reduce costs, delivery times, MOQ, and improve productivity.
• Analyze coverage to detect future shortages.
• Determine the best sourcing method based on supplier type and material nature.
• Review key performance indicators of the business and planning department.
• Authorize changes in delivery plans or cancellation of purchase orders.
• Establish strategies for inventory reduction.
• Manage urgent orders with suppliers to cover unexpected demand variations.
• Implement suitable inventory replenishment systems like reorder points, safety stock, kan-ban, etc.

Requirements:

• Advanced English proficiency (non-negotiable).
• Intermediate Excel skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Business Administration, or related field, with a degree or certification.
• At least 2 years of experience in the automotive industry.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing tools.
• Experience in inventory management.

Location: Tultitlán, Estado de México.

We offer:

• Legally mandated benefits.
• Additional benefits beyond legal requirements.