Flexible Supply Chain Planner

Ciena; Región Centro; On-site; MXN 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Ciena is recruiting a Supply Planner to ensure material availability and optimal inventory for timely product deliveries. You will manage weekly supply plans, coordinate with OEMs, and monitor risks to meet customer requirements and forecasts.

Ideal candidates have a degree in engineering or business, at least five years in materials management, and strong MRP/ERP experience. APICS is a plus; English proficiency is essential for global collaboration.

Qualifications

• University degree in engineering or business administration is required.
• Minimum five years of experience in materials management functions.
• APICS certification is preferred but not required.
• Strong knowledge of MRP and supply planning processes.

Responsibilities

• Ensures weekly supply plan supports customer commitments and communicates risks.
• Collaborates with OEM vendors on shortages and build schedules; resolves gaps.
• Ensures plan covers demand and provides PO coverage per process.
• Communicates delivery commitments and supports expediting requests.
• Participates in cross-functional vendor meetings to ensure on-time builds.
• Performs what-if analyses to project shipment dates.
• Contributes to finished goods inventory policies and agility strategies.
• Communicates forecast and vendor drive information to suppliers.
• Coordinates risk/buy analyses for incremental purchase commitments.
• Manages forecast/demand consumption and supply/demand balancing.
• Owns On-Time Delivery, Lead Time, Inventory, and safety stock metrics.
• Works cooperatively with others at all levels of the organization.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

MRP knowledge

English proficiency

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Leadership / supervision

Education

University Degree in Engineering or Business Administration

Minimum five years of experience in materials management

APICS certification preferred

Tools

Kinaxis Rapid Response

Job description

Ciena is recruiting a Supply Planner to ensure material availability and optimal inventory for timely product deliveries. You will manage weekly supply plans, coordinate with OEMs, and monitor risks to meet customer requirements and forecasts.

Ideal candidates have a degree in engineering or business, at least five years in materials management, and strong MRP/ERP experience. APICS is a plus; English proficiency is essential for global collaboration.