Material Planning Senior Specialist (LS50E5)

Marelli; Tepotzotlán; Híbrido; MXN 550.000 - 850.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid work model

Onboarding and training

International team

Descripción de la vacante

Marelli Electronics Division seeks a Material Planning Senior Specialist to ensure optimal material flow and alignment with production schedules. You will balance inventory with production demand, drive process improvements, and mitigate supply risks across cross-functional teams.

Lead end-to-end planning, monitor KPIs, and optimize stock levels while collaborating with Procurement, Logistics, Quality, and Production to implement ECOs and new product introductions.

Formación

• 5–7 years of progressive experience in material planning, production scheduling or supply chain operations in manufacturing.
• Advanced proficiency in ERP systems (SAP/MM-PP) and data visualization tools.
• Strong Excel data manipulation and analytical capabilities (Power BI/Tableau).

Responsabilidades

• Produce end-to-end material requirement plans (MRP) to ensure material availability for production lines.
• Define safety stock, reorder points, and lead times to optimize inventory turnover.
• Lead supplier reviews and monitor delivery performance, capacity, and KPIs.
• Identify supply risks and implement containment and recovery actions.
• Drive Lean/Six Sigma improvements within material planning to reduce waste and automate scheduling.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Logistics, QA and Production on demand changes and ECOs.

Conocimientos

SAP MM/PP

Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot)

Power BI

Tableau

Data analysis

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related

Herramientas

SAP

Oracle

Descripción del empleo

Job description:

Your next career opportunity with our organization starts here!

Embarking on a new role within Marelli means taking on new challenges and seizing the opportunity to make a bigger, better, bolder impact!

We’re pioneers of the future of mobility. Our story is built on innovation and manufacturing excellence. Every day, we drive change and co-create what comes next. Our purpose is simple yet ambitious: "Let’s push the boundaries together. We aspire to shape future mobility dreams and turn them into reality."”

Joining the Marelli Electronic team means becoming a part of something bigger, a place where you can explore your potential, pioneer innovation, Electronics Division.

As a global yet fast-evolving company, we are always looking to grow and evolve our talents.

About the Position:

The Material Planning Senior Specialist is a critical leadership role within the Supply Chain department, responsible for ensuring the optimal flow of direct or indirect materials to support manufacturing schedules. You will balance inventory optimization with production demands, driving process efficiencies, mitigating supply chain risks, and leading cross-functional collaborations to minimize stockouts and excess inventory.

Your Responsibilities will be:

• Production Support: Mastermind and execute end-to-end material requirement plans (MRP) to ensure 100% material availability for production lines.
• Inventory Control: Define and maintain optimal safety stock levels, reorder points, and lead times to maximize inventory turnover and reduce working capital.
• Supplier Management: Lead operational reviews with strategic suppliers, monitoring delivery performance, capacity constraints, and tracking Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Risk Mitigation: Proactively identify potential material shortages or supply chain disruptions, implementing swift containment actions and recovery plans.
• Process Optimization: Lead continuous improvement initiatives (Lean/Six Sigma) within the material planning framework to eliminate waste and automate scheduling workflows.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Procurement, Logistics, Quality, and Production teams to align on demand changes, engineering ECOs (Engineering Change Orders), and new product introductions (NPI).

What Qualifications you will bring:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 5–7 years of progressive experience in material planning, production scheduling, or supply chain operations within a manufacturing environment.
• Systems Expertise: Advanced proficiency in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, specifically SAP (MM/PP modules) or Oracle.
• Analytical Skills: Expert-level data manipulation skills in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, macros) and data visualization tools like Power BI or Tableau.

Other skills that we would welcome:

• Certifications: Professional credentials such as APICS (CPIM or CSCP) or a Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt.
• Strategic Sourcing: Prior experience collaborating with global suppliers and navigating international logistics/customs.
• Automation Mindset: Basic knowledge of SQL, Python, or ERP automation scripts to streamline reporting.
• Change Management: Proven track record of leading a team through system migrations or supply chain transformations.

Expectations from you in this position:

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What does this position offer you:

• Fast-paced yet supportive and high-performing international team with an inspiring ambition to transform the future of mobility.
• Support in onboarding and further training that will set you up with Marelli's speed.
• A hybrid work model, helping you to achieve work-life balance-combining the best of both spending time working remotely, benefitting from focus time, and purposeful co-creation time in the office.
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Take the next step:

Together, we will drive the world towards a safer, greener, and better-connected future.

Are you ready to make your mark, shape the future of the automotive industry, and drive the growth of the [Division] business?

About Us:

Marelli is one of the world’s leading global independent suppliers to the automotive sector, with a strong and established track record in innovation and manufacturing excellence. Our goal is to change the future of mobility by working with our customers and partners to create a safer, greener, and more connected world.

Our team supplies all major automotive manufacturers in Asia, Europe, and North and South America and the top racing teams in motorsport world championships. Our technology is purpose-driven and meticulously designed to deliver tangible value that truly matters to our customers.

Our business areas are automotive lighting and sensing, thermal solutions, electronics, green technology solutions, interior experience, propulsion solutions (e-powertrain and powertrain), ride dynamics, motorsport, and aftermarket business.

Within the walls of Marelli, we believe in enabling people to do their best work. Our cultural attributes - Drive Results, Accountable, Entrepreneurial, Inclusive, Innovative, and Aware - are the cornerstones of a new Marelli culture. Be part of it!

At Marelli, we believe in the importance of diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We are committed to nurturing talent in our diverse environment, and we take pride in our various employee resource groups, such as Marelli Women, Brains & Hearts Wellbeing, All Cultures, and Marelli's Rainbow. We believe these groups foster creativity and innovation through the unique perspectives of a multicultural community.