Materials Planning Manager - Automotive Manufacturing

MWC de México, S. de R.L. de C.V.; Saltillo; On-site; MXN 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc (CVG) is seeking a Materials Manager to ensure material availability, plan production, and manage supplier commitments in a high‑mix, low‑volume environment.

You will lead cross‑functional teams, drive corrective actions to prevent disruptions, and continuously improve planning processes and inventory control in a fast‑paced automotive manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required.
• Significant experience in materials management, planning, production control or supply chain operations in automotive or commercial vehicle manufacturing.
• Experience with major OEM customers and high-mix, low-volume environments.
• Strong knowledge of MRP/ERP, EDI, and supplier management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee material planning, MRP execution, production schedules, inventory levels, and supplier commitments.
• Manage changing customer schedules, releases, and delivery requirements.
• Coordinate with Purchasing, Production, Logistics, Customer Service to resolve shortages and constraints.
• Identify and mitigate supply risks; develop preventive and recovery plans.
• Monitor inventory accuracy and costs, balancing working capital.
• Track KPIs: on-time delivery, backlog reduction, inventory accuracy, premium freight.

Skills

Supply chain experience

Material planning

ERP systems

MRP

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Leadership

Cross-functional coordination

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Logistics, or a related field

Tools

MRP systems

ERP platforms

EDI transactions

Logistics coordination

Job description

Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc (CVG) is seeking a Materials Manager to ensure material availability, plan production, and manage supplier commitments in a high‑mix, low‑volume environment.

You will lead cross‑functional teams, drive corrective actions to prevent disruptions, and continuously improve planning processes and inventory control in a fast‑paced automotive manufacturing setting.