Material Planner

Milwaukee LATAM; Torreón; On-site; MXN 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Milwaukee LATAM is seeking a Material Planner in Torreón to ensure timely availability of materials for production. You will coordinate planning, inventory control, supplier follow-up, and demand forecasting to maintain continuity and optimize stock levels.

The role requires 1–3 years of material planning experience, strong English, and proficiency with ERP/MRP and MS Office in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in material planning, inventory management, supply chain, or logistics.
• Advanced English proficiency; strong communication and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of MRP; proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with ERP systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan material requirements based on production demand.
• Monitor inventory levels and ensure material availability.
• Coordinate with suppliers to maintain on-time delivery performance.
• Analyze demand trends and forecast material needs.
• Identify and mitigate material shortages and supply risks.
• Support inventory optimization initiatives.
• Maintain accurate planning parameters in ERP/MRP systems.

Skills

Material planning

Inventory management

Supply chain

Logistics

ERP knowledge

MRP understanding

MS Office

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Related field

Tools

ERP systems

MS Office

Job description

Job Description:The Material Planner is responsible for ensuring the timely availability of materials and components required to support production operations. This position coordinates material planning, inventory control, supplier follow-up, and demand requirements to ensure production continuity while optimizing inventory levels and supply chain efficiency.Key ResponsibilitiesPlan material requirements based on production demand.Monitor inventory levels and ensure material availability.Coordinate with suppliers to maintain on-time delivery performance.Analyze demand trends and forecast material needs.Identify and mitigate material shortages and supply risks.Support inventory optimization initiatives.Maintain accurate planning parameters in ERP/MRP systems.Collaborate with Production, Purchasing, Warehouse, and Supplier teams to ensure uninterrupted operationsRequired QualificationsBachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.1–3 years of experience in material planning, inventory management, supply chain, or logistics.Advanced English proficiency.Strong communication and organizational skills.Knowledge of MRP (Material Requirements Planning).Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.Preferred QualificationsExperience in a manufacturing environment.Knowledge of inventory control and demand planning.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.Experience working with ERP systems.