Materials Planner

Paycor; Ramos Arizpe; Presencial; MXN 300.000 - 460.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Paycor in Arteaga, Coah. is seeking a Materials Planner to manage materials and inventory to support production requirements and ensure on-time delivery of components. You will work with suppliers and production teams to optimize stock levels and minimize costs.

The role reports to the Materials Manager and requires a bachelor's degree in logistics-related field and at least 3 years in materials planning, preferably in the automotive industry. Proficiency with ERP systems is essential.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree required in logistics, business administration or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in materials planning, preferably automotive.
• Strong knowledge of materials planning principles, inventory control methods, and supply chain processes.
• Experience with automotive interior products industry is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and maintain materials plans based on production schedules, forecasts, and inventory targets.
• Coordinate with production planners to ensure timely availability of materials and components.
• Monitor inventory levels and replenish materials to prevent stockouts and minimize excess inventory.
• Communicate production requirements and delivery schedules to suppliers.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts with suppliers to optimize costs and ensure continuity of supply.
• Implement inventory control measures to optimize levels and minimize carrying costs.
• Conduct regular inventory audits and cycle counts to ensure data accuracy.
• Analyze inventory trends to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with production teams to prioritize materials based on schedules and demand.
• Coordinate material deliveries to align with production requirements.
• Resolve material-related issues impacting production schedules or quality.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and cost savings in planning and inventory management.
• Implement best practices to streamline planning activities.
• Prepare and analyze reports on materials usage and supplier performance.
• Provide insights to management based on data analysis.
• Develop and maintain KPIs to track planning performance.

Conocimientos

Materials planning

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Inventory management

Negotiation

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field

Herramientas

ERP systems

Descripción del empleo

Arteaga, Coah. As a

As a Materials Planner, you will be responsible for managing materials and inventory levels to support production requirements and ensure on-time delivery of components. You will work closely with suppliers, production teams, and other stakeholders to optimize inventory levels, minimize costs, and maintain high levels of customer satisfaction.

Reports to: Materials Manager

Location: Arteaga, Coah.

Responsibilities

Materials Planning and Scheduling:

• Develop and maintain materials plans based on production schedules, sales forecasts, and inventory targets.
• Coordinate with production planners to ensure timely availability of materials and components to support production requirements.
• Monitor inventory levels and replenish materials as needed to prevent stockouts and minimize excess inventory.
• Communicate production requirements and delivery schedules to suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance and address any issues related to quality, delivery, or pricing.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts with suppliers to optimize costs and ensure continuity of supply.
• Implement inventory control measures to optimize inventory levels and minimize carrying costs.
• Conduct regular inventory audits and cycle counts to ensure accuracy and integrity of inventory data.
• Analyze inventory trends and variances to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with production teams to prioritize materials and components based on production schedules and demand forecasts.
• Coordinate material deliveries and shipments to ensure alignment with production requirements.
• Resolve any material-related issues that may impact production schedules or quality.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and cost savings in materials planning and inventory management.
• Implement best practices and standardize processes to streamline materials planning activities.
• Prepare and analyze reports on materials usage, inventory levels, and supplier performance.
• Provide insights and recommendations to management based on data analysis.
• Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) to track materials planning performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in materials planning, preferably in the automotive industry.
• Proven experience in Materials Planning or a related field. (headliners and overhead systems, door and console armrests, instrument panel trim components, and fiber solutions).
• Knowledge of the automotive interior products industry.
• Strong knowledge of materials planning principles, inventory control methods, and supply chain processes.
• Proficiency in materials planning software and ERP systems
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.