Materials Planner - SAP/ERP | On-Site & Inventory Control

KB Rail Mexico; Ciudad Acuña; On-site; MXN 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation & Holiday Paid Time Off

Major medical expenses

Christmas Bonus

Life insurance

Educational assistance program

Job summary

KB Rail Mexico is seeking a Materials Planner in Acuna, Coahuila to ensure on-time material delivery while maintaining optimal inventory levels. You will expedite or de-expedite direct materials, adjust supplier schedules to meet the demand plan, and collaborate with purchasing, engineering and quality teams to prevent production interruptions.

Requires 3–5 years in MRP/ERP, SAP experience preferred, and a Bachelor’s or APICS certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or APICS certification.
• 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 and SAP experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Plans and orders needed material quantities within delivery dates.
• Ensures goods receipts according to requested delivery dates.
• Enforces purchasing agreement dates with suppliers.
• Optimizes inbound truck loads for deliveries.
• Coordinates PPAP dates with suppliers; liaises with purchasing, engineering and quality.
• Communicates drawing/spec changes to suppliers and ensures receipt of changes.
• Resolves discrepancies on price and delivery dates with suppliers.
• Maintains material master per MRP fields and ensures target inventory levels.
• Monitors inventory and expedites material to avoid production disruption.

Skills

Solid analytical skills

Excellent communication (English/Spain

Assertiveness

Sense of urgency

Education

Bachelor’s degree required or APICS certification

Tools

SAP/ERP Knowledge

MS Office proficiency

Job description

KB Rail Mexico is seeking a Materials Planner in Acuna, Coahuila to ensure on-time material delivery while maintaining optimal inventory levels. You will expedite or de-expedite direct materials, adjust supplier schedules to meet the demand plan, and collaborate with purchasing, engineering and quality teams to prevent production interruptions.

Requires 3–5 years in MRP/ERP, SAP experience preferred, and a Bachelor’s or APICS certification.