MATERIALS PLANNER

Knorr-Bremse AG; Ciudad Acuña; On-site; MXN 280,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Medical coverage

Education assistance

Job summary

Knorr-Bremse AG—KB Rail Mexico is seeking a Materials Planner for on-site work in Acuna, Coahuila. You will expedite/de-expedite direct material, adjust supplier schedules to meet demand plans, and ensure no excess or shortage of material.

The role requires coordinating with purchasing, engineering, and quality teams to keep production running smoothly. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of MRP/ERP experience, SAP experience preferred, and strong analytical and negotiation skills in both English

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or APICS certification required.
• Experience with MRP/ERP and supplier coordination.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills in English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Plan and order needed material quantities within delivery dates.
• Ensure good receipts align with delivery dates.
• Enforce purchasing agreement dates with suppliers.
• Optimize inbound truck loads for deliveries.
• Coordinate PPAP dates with suppliers with cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate on vendor-related projects and communicate changes to suppliers.
• Monitor supplier delivery performance and backlog to avoid line shutdowns.
• Maintain the material master per MRP fields.

Skills

Analytical skills

MS Excel

Assertiveness

Sense of urgency

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree / APICS certification

Tools

SAP/ERP

MS Office

Job description

MATERIALS PLANNER (S032)

LOCATION: Acuna / Coahuila (MX-COA), Mexico | BRAND: Knorr-Bremse | REQUISITION ID: 11715 | JOB GRADE: 14 | ON-SITE/REMOTE: On-site

Since 1890, New York Air Brake has been an innovative leader in the heavy-haul railroad industry. As a member company of Knorr-Bremse –the world’s leading manufacturer of braking systems for rail and commercial vehicles--New York Air Brake is recognized worldwide as a Center of Competence for heavy-haul freight railroad control systems. From multiple locations, we serve customers across the United States, Canada, and Mexico—reaching clear across the globe to South America, Africa, the Middle East, China, and Australia. Our talented, diverse, and dedicated teams develop innovative solutions to the challenges facing our customers. Join our KB Rail Mexico team in our next steps.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Summary: The Materials Planner key responsibility is to expedite or de-expedite direct material and adjust supplier schedules according to the demand plan and assure there’s no excess or shortage of direct material per product demand requirements. Ensure material is delivered on time and maintains reasonable inventory levels. Monitor supplier delivery performance, backlog, and elevate potential supplier delivery issues that place the assembly line at risk of shutting down production.

Essential Functions

• Plans and orders needed material quantities within needed delivery dates
• Ensures good receipts according to requested delivery dates
• Enforces purchasing agreement dates with suppliers
• Ensures optimization of truck load for inbound deliveries
• Manage PPAP expected dates with suppliers. Coordinates efforts between purchasing, engineering, and quality.
• Collaborates In vendor related projects
• Checks order confirmations regarding price and delivery date. Works with purchasing to address discrepancies
• Communicates to suppliers any drawing and/or product specifications changes. Ensures and monitors that supplier received and understood changes and requirements.
• Manage returns to suppliers, debit notes, parts replacements on time.
• Maintains the material master according to MRP fields
• Ensures inventory level per agreed upon targets
• Monitor inventory levels and expedited material as need to avoid production line disruptions
• Controls inbound premium cost and ensure approval process is followed
• Escalate unsolved backlog issue to assure assembly line is not disrupted
• The employee has the authority to stop the production line, when he/she notices that the product has a quality problem or defect.
• Support PSA Activities and procedures with team members
• Perform all those activities that by the nature of the position are required.
• Manage vendor accounts that are in the Asia/European continent.
• Support with task related to overseas container follow ups.

Management & Supervisory Responsibilities

• Job is NOT directly responsible for managing other employees.

Knowledge

• SAP/ERP Knowledge
• Blueprint interpretation
• MS Office proficiency

Experience

• 3-5 Years of experience in MRP and ERP systems.
• Procurement exposure of different commodities (stampings, aluminum die casting, plastic injection, grey iron, fasteners)
• Effective negotiation
• SAP experience (preferred).

Skills

• Solid analytical skills
• Proficient in MS Excel
• Assertiveness
• Sense of urgency
• Excellent communication (English/Spanish)

Education/Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or APICS certification

What does KB Rail Mexico have to offer you?

• Work-life balance that includes Paid Vacation & Holiday Paid Time Off
• Vacation Premium
• Major medical expenses
• Christmas Bonus
• Life insurance
• Educational assistance program
• Wellness program
• Saving Fund
• Pantry Vouchers
• Personal Days Paid
• Permits paid for: Marriage or Death of a direct relative
• Attendance Bonuses
• Cafeteria Subsidy
• Subsidy for prescription glasses
• Medical service in plant
• Recognition Programs