Materials Planner

Textron; Puebla de Zaragoza; On-site; MXN 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Kautex is seeking a Materials Planner in Puebla to support current and future production needs. You will establish and maintain supply chain systems and track production demand from key automotive clients.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement, inventory management, and coordination with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery. Advanced English is required and recent graduates are welcome.

Qualifications

• Industrial Engineer/Logistics Engineer desirable.
• Advanced English.
• No more than 1 year since recent graduation.
• Work with clients and suppliers outside and inside the country of origin.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain supply chain systems for current and future production.
• Support optimization of manufacturing equipment via CI tools.
• Implement corrective and preventive actions in the supply chain.
• Monitor safety standards and regulatory compliance with government agencies.
• Initiate and adjust production programs based on information.
• Achieve financial results via inventory control and cost savings.
• Interface with clients (VW, Audi, Ford, Nissan, etc.) on demand and delivery planning.
• Monitor client portals and QMS-related requirements and escalate issues.
• Respond to non-conformities via customer portals and take preventive actions.
• Send weekly supplier releases according to demand receipt.
• Manage inventory policies to optimize levels and avoid stockouts.

Skills

Advanced English

Education

Industrial/Logistics Engineer desirable

Job description

Job Number:

Materials Planner (344626)

Kautex is a global company with over 30 plants in 13 countries. As a leading Tier One automotive supplier, we are a pioneer in the design and manufacturing of plastic fuel systems and beyond. From battery enclosures for use in hybrid and full battery electric vehicle applications to autonomous cleaning systems, we are advancing solutions for the era of new mobility. Our portfolio also covers high-quality industrial packaging and cast camshafts. Embracing the transformative venture, Kautex is part of a network of global businesses, offering some of the most advanced technologies and services the world has ever seen.

We foster career growth, drive groundbreaking talent programs, and champion equal opportunities and sustainability in our business practices and products. By working together as one team and supporting one another, amazing things happen. We push the boundaries of what’s possible, soar to new heights and reach for the extraordinary, being recognized by prestigious awards such as Fair Company, Great place to work (Silao), MINT minded company, or Ecovadis Platinum. We can't wait getting to know you and share more about our values and local benefits.

What awaits you:

• - Establish and maintain the Supply chain systems necessary to support current and future production needs.
• - Support the optimization of manufacturing equipment through the use of continuous improvement tools.
• - Implement all corrective and preventive actions in a process of continuous improvement of the supply chain.
• - Track, implement and manage compliance with all safety standards and regulations, including relationships with government agencies as required.
• - Initiate and adjust production programs based on internal and external information, maintain optimal efficiency.
• - Achievement of financial results through correct inventory management, reduction of packaging costs and the generation of savings projects.
• - Communication interface between the client (VW, AUDI, FORD, NISSAN, INFINITI, STELLANTIS, MERCEDES,MAZDA, BMW, GM or others) and the organization regarding production demand and delivery planning.
• - Responsible for monitoring the portal and specific requirements applicable to each client, monitoring the performance of Logistics and related to the QMS, as well as escalating the demerit of points in a timely manner. e.g.Monitoring of Q1- SIM SUPERG (FORD), VW group supply, etc.
• - Use customer portals to respond in a timely manner to non-conformities and take appropriate actions to prevent their occurrence.
• - Sending releases to suppliers on a weekly basis according to the receipt of customer demand
• - Work with inventory policies in order to optimize inventory value levels and coverage. Avoid over inventories and line stoppages. Ensure daily monitoring of materials under your responsibility
• - Monitor assigned freight budget of suppliers under your charge

What you’ll need to succeed:

• - Industrial Engineer/Logistics Engineer desirable
• - Advanced English
• - No more than 1 year since recent graduation.
• - Work with clients and suppliers outside and inside the country of origin