Materials Planner Analyst

Birdman; Región Centro; Presencial; MXN 420.000 - 660.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Birdman in Zapopan, Mexico, is seeking a Materials Planner to strengthen supply chain planning as the company grows toward international expansion, including the U.S. market.

You will analyze inventories, coordinate with suppliers, and develop replenishment strategies to ensure on-time production while optimizing stock levels. A bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years in materials planning are required; advanced Excel and ERP experience are essential.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• 2 years of experience in materials planning, demand analysis, or supply chain operations.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Advanced Excel proficiency.
• Experience working with ERP systems (MRP modules preferred).
• Intermediate to advanced English proficiency.

Responsabilidades

• Analyze inventory levels, historical consumption, and sales forecasts to calculate material requirements.
• Ensure the availability of raw materials and inputs to support weekly and monthly production plans.
• Develop and maintain material replenishment plans aligned with inventory policies and service level targets.
• Determine optimal purchasing quantities considering lead times, MOQ, safety stock, and demand variability.
• Coordinate closely with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery and proactively manage delays or shortages.
• Monitor slow-moving, excess, or expiring materials and execute mitigation actions to reduce risk and cost.
• Generate daily and weekly inventory and materials planning reports, highlighting shortages, overstock, and key KPIs.
• Update supply plans based on production capacity changes, shifting priorities, and evolving business needs.
• Support cross-border supply planning activities for U.S. operations, ensuring material readiness and continuity.
• Collaborate with Production, Procurement, and Supply Chain teams to improve planning processes and execution.

Conocimientos

Numerical analysis

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain, or related field

Herramientas

Excel – Advanced

ERP / MRP systems

Power BI

Descripción del empleo

Are you ready to take flight and be part of an amazing team in Birdman?

About the Company

Birdman has achieved an extraordinary 100% year-over-year growth for the past 7 years, making us a leader in the industry. Our mission is to make healthy, sustainable, and cruelty‑free lifestyles accessible to all through our delicious and nutritious products. As the global plant‑based food revolution gains momentum, we are looking for a dynamic Material Planner to join our exceptional team and contribute to building the next Mexican Unicorn!

The Role:

We are strengthening our Supply Chain planning capabilities to support continued growth, production scalability, and international expansion, including the U.S. market. We are looking for a Materials Planner who can ensure the timely availability of raw materials and packaging supplies, balancing demand requirements with inventory policies and supplier performance. This role will play a key part in enabling reliable production execution, optimizing material inventories, and improving planning discipline across the supply chain.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze inventory levels, historical consumption, and sales forecasts to calculate material requirements.
• Ensure the availability of raw materials and inputs to support weekly and monthly production plans.
• Develop and maintain material replenishment plans aligned with inventory policies and service level targets.
• Determine optimal purchasing quantities considering lead times, MOQ, safety stock, and demand variability.
• Coordinate closely with suppliers to ensure on‑time delivery and proactively manage delays or shortages.
• Monitor slow‑moving, excess, or expiring materials and execute mitigation actions to reduce risk and cost.
• Generate daily and weekly inventory and materials planning reports, highlighting shortages, overstock, and key KPIs.
• Update supply plans based on production capacity changes, shifting priorities, and evolving business needs.
• Support cross‑border supply planning activities for U.S. operations, ensuring material readiness and continuity.
• Collaborate with Production, Procurement, and Supply Chain teams to improve planning processes and execution.

Professional Experience & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• 2 years of experience in materials planning, demand analysis, or supply chain operations.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Advanced Excel proficiency.
• Experience working with ERP systems (MRP modules preferred).
• Intermediate to advanced English proficiency.
• Ability to work in a fast‑changing environment with strong organizational skills.

Plus points if:

• Experience in manufacturing environments with complex BOM structures and multi‑SKU production.
• Familiarity with MRP logic, safety stock calculations, and service level planning.
• Experience supporting U.S. supply operations or cross‑border material flows.
• Knowledge of inventory KPIs such as material availability, shortage rate, obsolescence, and turns.
• Exposure to supplier performance management and lead time optimization.
• Experience with continuous improvement initiatives in planning or inventory control.
• Proficiency in planning tools or reporting platforms (Power BI is a plus).

This position is located at:

Parque San Jose del Astillero 2, Zapopan

https://maps.app.goo.gl/gW3zY6ieis7Jvq9M7

Ready to level up your impact with Birdman?