KANBAN Lead

Johnson Controls, Inc.; Monterrey; Presencial; MXN 600.000 - 900.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunities for professional growth

Supportive and inclusive work env.

Work-life balance and employee well‑be

Meaningful projects

Descripción de la vacante

Johnson Controls in Monterrey, Mexico, seeks an experienced Materials Planner to lead Kanban and MRP/ERP-driven materials flow and ensure smooth production.

You will coordinate with production, warehouse, and suppliers, monitor performance metrics, and drive continuous improvement in supply chain efficiency and cost control.

Requirements include a degree in Engineering or Logistics and at least six years in materials management, inventory or production scheduling, with advanced English.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Logistics, SCM, or related field.
• Minimum six years in materials management, production scheduling, inventory control, or SCM operations.
• Experience leading teams in Materials, Warehouse, or Production Scheduling.
• Proficiency in MRP and/or ERP systems.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret data from systems and material flows.
• Advanced conversational English.
• Nice to have knowledge of MacPac ERP; APICS CPIM/CSCP/CLTD; Six Sigma or Lean.

Responsabilidades

• Establish and maintain Kanban systems to support efficient material flow to the production line.
• Lead Materials Requirement Planning activities in MRP/ERP.
• Monitor supplier performance metrics and drive actions to improve delivery performance.
• Coordinate daily material expediting and adjust production priorities to changing demand and supply conditions.
• Manage warehouse operations and ensure routing guide compliance.
• Collaborate with procurement to identify and qualify suppliers and support vendor quality processes.
• Analyze data, procedural activities, and information flows to identify gaps and improve supply chain efficiency and cost control.
• Support consignment programs and inventory movement for outside processing operations when applicable.
• Train and develop material planning staff and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Conocimientos

Materials management

Production scheduling

Inventory control

Supply chain operations

Team leadership

Advanced English

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Logistics, SCM, or related field

Herramientas

MRP/ERP systems

Descripción del empleo

Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education. For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward.

Role Overview

In this role, you will lead Kanban and materials planning activities that support smooth production execution. You will use MRP/ERP data, supplier metrics, and day-to-day operational coordination to improve material availability, reduce disruption, and strengthen supply chain performance.

What will you do?

• Establish and maintain Kanban systems to support efficient material flow to the production line.
• Lead Materials Requirement Planning activities in MRP and ERP systems.
• Monitor supplier performance metrics and drive actions to improve delivery performance.
• Coordinate daily material expediting and adjust production priorities to support changing demand and supply conditions.
• Manage warehouse operations and ensure compliance with routing guides.
• Collaborate with procurement to identify and qualify suppliers and support vendor quality processes.
• Analyze data, procedural activities, and information flows to identify gaps and improve supply chain efficiency and cost control.
• Support consignment programs and inventory movement for outside processing operations when applicable.
• Train and develop material planning staff and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

How will you do it?

Own the flow of materials with accountability, safety, and integrity as you manage Kanban replenishment and production support priorities.

Stay close to the work by working with production, warehouse, procurement, and suppliers to remove obstacles quickly.

Use data and candor to improve every day by reviewing performance metrics, identifying root causes, and adjusting plans based on what the process needs.

Work as one team by building trust across functions and using diverse perspectives to strengthen decisions.

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of six years of experience in materials management, production scheduling, inventory control, or supply chain operations in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing teams in Materials, Warehouse, or Production Scheduling functions.
• Proficiency in MRP and/or ERP systems.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect and interpret data from systems, processes, and material flows.
• Advanced conversational English.

Nice to Have Knowledge of MacPac ERP. APICS CPIM, CSCP, or CLTD certification. Experience with Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing methodologies.

What do we offer?

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Commitment to work-life balance and employee well-being.
• Engagement in meaningful projects that make a difference.

Johnson Controls does not request pregnancy or HIV testing as a condition for hiring, continued employment, or promotion, in accordance with its commitment to labor equality and non-discrimination.

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