Materials Planner

Kerry; Santiago de Querétaro; Presencial; MXN 300.000 - 460.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Kerry in Mexico is seeking an MCO Planner to support day-to-day supply chain execution by managing material call-offs, purchase orders, supplier performance, and inventory-related activities. This role ensures smooth coordination between internal teams and external suppliers to maintain service levels, production continuity, and operational efficiency.

The ideal candidate will have advanced English, knowledge of supply chain processes, vendor management, data analysis, and strong communication

Formación

• Advanced level of English, both written and spoken.
• Knowledge of supply chain processes including material call-offs and inventory management.
• Vendor management experience with supplier confirmations and OTIF tracking.
• Strong data analysis skills to review metrics and support daily decisions.
• Effective communication with internal and external stakeholders via email and Teams.
• Proven problem-solving skills including RCCA development.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and influence stakeholders.
• Results-driven, agile, and able to manage multiple priorities.

Responsabilidades

• Managing Alerts in the call off process including rescheduling alerts and reporting gaps.
• Ordering process duties: convert requisitions to POs and obtain vendor confirmations.
• Review daily metrics including inbound deliveries and PO confirmations with vendors.
• Manage internal & external communications via SAP Cockpits and Email/Teams.
• Handle Tolling and Sub-Contracting processes including dispatch and PO updates.
• Maintain supplier OTIF and escalate as needed with rationale codes.
• Check master data for SKUs and manage NPI impacts in call-offs.
• Support RCCAs and root-cause actions for supplier issues.
• Assist in aged inventory reviews during supply planning.
• Support block/rework and leftover stock reviews within inventory management.
• Assist planning for missing parts in production orders and Find & Replace processes.
• Handle Accounts Payable inquiries and disputes, and credits requests.
• Assist with non-conformances in SAP and close supplier NC feedback loop.
• Contribute to continuous improvement for raw materials and finished goods planning.

Conocimientos

Advanced English

Supply chain knowledge

Vendor management

Data analysis

Communication skills

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Accountability

Descripción del empleo

About Kerry

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

About the role

The MCO Planner is responsible for supporting day-to-day supply chain execution by managing material call-offs, purchase orders, supplier performance, and inventory-related activities. This role ensures smooth coordination between internal teams and external suppliers to maintain service levels, production continuity, and operational efficiency.

Key responsibilities

• Managing Alerts in the call off process including rescheduling alerts, over coverage, under coverage and short reporting.
• Responsible for the ordering process including converting purchase requisitions to purchase orders, sending purchase orders to vendor, and obtaining vendor confirmation.
• Responsible for the daily metrics review including inbound deliveries which are delivered short, taking care of material concerns and escalations, reviewing purchase orders not confirmed by the vendor.
• Manage Internal & External communications via SAP Cockpits and/or Email / Teams.
• Responsible for the process of Tolling and Sub-Contracting including the dispatch of materials to vendor and updating the component details into a purchase order (Where applicable).
• Maintaining & managing supplier OTIF, escalating as and where required to Category Material Planner whilst maintaining reasoning codes for failures.
• Responsible for checking and flagging required maintenance of relevant master data for skus including management of NPI impacting call-off to Masterdata Analyst.
• Support the management of Supplier OTIF failures and support on related Root Cause Corrective Actions (RCCA).
• Support in the review process of aged inventory during the Supply Planning process.
• Support management of Block/Rework & Leftover stock Reviews and Actions within the Inventory Management process.
• Support Supply & Production Planning in case of missing parts for orders within the production plan release process, including management of the Find & Replace process.
• Manage OpenText Accounts Payable queries, investigation of disputes and responsible for denying/approving/requesting credits.
• Support in managing received non-conformances in SAP and determine tech/non tech, investigating and creating RCCAs, escalating where required and closing out Supplier Non-Conformance on SAP as well as managing the feedback loop within the inbound complaints management process.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives for Raw Materials and Finished Goods planning and cost reductions.
• Support quality team on QI release challenges as and when they occur.

Qualifications and skills

• Advanced level of English
• Knowledge of supply chain processes, including material call-offs, inventory management, procurement, and purchase orders
• Vendor management experience, including supplier confirmations and OTIF performance tracking
• Strong data analysis skills to review metrics, manage alerts, and support daily operational decisions
• Effective communication skills with internal and external stakeholders (email & Teams)Proven problem-solving skills, including dispute resolution and RCCA development
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and influence stakeholders
• Results-driven, agile, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong sense of accountability with a customer-centric mindset